What are the main factors that influence a Cybersecurity Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Cybersecurity Associate's salary?

A Cybersecurity Associate's salary grows with experience: a Cybersecurity Associate (2-4 years)earns $114,207, a Cyber Security Architect II (4-7 years)earns $141,464, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $163,293, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $192,476, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $224,964,

What are the highest paying states for a Cybersecurity Associate?

Cybersecurity Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cybersecurity Associate roles are District of Columbia $119,354, California $118,902, Massachusetts $117,317. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cybersecurity Associate roles make?

Salaries for Cybersecurity Associate level roles vary by specialization: Cybersecurity Administrator: $179,949; Cybersecurity Expert: $179,949; Cybersecurity Manager: $164,508; Cybersecurity Consultant: $146,590; Cybersecurity Architect: $133,695.

Cybersecurity Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Cybersecurity Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Cybersecurity Associate in Rhode Island is $112,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a Cybersecurity Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,300
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,639 to $121,314
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,624

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Cybersecurity Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,314	$10,109	$2,333	$58
Average	$112,542	$9,378	$2,164	$54
25th Percentile	$102,639	$8,553	$1,974	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Cybersecurity Associate Salaries

A Cybersecurity Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cybersecurity Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cybersecurity Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $114,207
Early Career (1-2 years): $141,464
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $163,293
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $192,476
Expert (over 8 years): $224,964

Levels	Salary
Cybersecu... Level Cybersecurity Associate	$114,207
Cyber Sec... Level Cybersecurity Associate	$141,464
Cyber Sec... Level Cybersecurity Associate	$163,293
Cyber Sec... Level Cybersecurity Associate	$192,476
Cyber Sec... Level Cybersecurity Associate	$224,964

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How Do Cybersecurity Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cybersecurity Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $119,354.
California: $118,902.
Massachusetts: $117,317.

District of Columbia $119,354 California $118,902 Massachusetts $117,317 Washington $116,886 New Jersey $116,843 Alaska $116,692 Connecticut $115,204 New York $114,601

Hawaii $112,671 Rhode Island $111,765 Maryland $111,151 Minnesota $110,310 Colorado $109,987 Illinois $109,879 Oregon $109,469 Delaware $109,168

New Hampshire $108,978 Virginia $108,553 Pennsylvania $107,313 Nevada $106,688 North Dakota $106,483 Michigan $106,160 Wisconsin $106,041 Vermont $105,804

Texas $105,147 Maine $105,104 Arizona $105,039 Ohio $104,963 Georgia $103,972 Indiana $103,476 Wyoming $103,379 Utah $103,228

Iowa $103,163 Kansas $102,646 Louisiana $102,495 North Carolina $102,441 Missouri $102,419 Florida $101,999 Montana $101,773 Nebraska $101,557

Kentucky $101,438 South Carolina $101,007 Tennessee $100,738 Idaho $100,630 New Mexico $99,843 Oklahoma $99,670 Alabama $99,034 South Dakota $97,967

Arkansas $97,385 West Virginia $97,073 Mississippi $96,135

Top Paying Cities for Cybersecurity Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $113,598
Albion: $111,712
Ashaway: $114,029

Adamsville, RI $113,598 Albion, RI $111,712 Ashaway, RI $114,029 Barrington, RI $111,712 Block Island, RI $113,436 Bradford, RI $113,954 Bristol, RI $111,604 Carolina, RI $113,027

Charlestown, RI $113,145 Chepachet, RI $111,496 Clayville, RI $111,604 Coventry, RI $111,496 West Greenwich, RI $111,420 East Greenwich, RI $111,571 Exeter, RI $113,954 Fiskeville, RI $111,712

Forestdale, RI $111,604 Foster, RI $111,420 Glendale, RI $111,420 Greene, RI $112,671 Greenville, RI $111,712 Harmony, RI $111,679 Harrisville, RI $111,496 Hope, RI $111,712

Hope Valley, RI $114,029 Hopkinton, RI $114,062 Jamestown, RI $112,919 Kenyon, RI $113,921 Little Compton, RI $113,555 Manville, RI $111,712 Mapleville, RI $111,420 Newport, RI $112,940

Middletown, RI $113,415 North Kingstown, RI $111,388 North Scituate, RI $111,679 Oakland, RI $111,528 Pascoag, RI $111,464 Pawtucket, RI $111,712 Central Falls, RI $111,712 Cumberland, RI $111,712

Lincoln, RI $111,712 Portsmouth, RI $112,488 Prudence Island, RI $111,496 Rockville, RI $114,062 Saunderstown, RI $112,984 Shannock, RI $113,889 Slatersville, RI $111,604 Slocum, RI $112,984

Tiverton, RI $113,630 Wakefield, RI $112,865 Kingston, RI $112,887 Narragansett, RI $112,908 Peace Dale, RI $112,865 Warren, RI $111,679 Warwick, RI $111,712 Westerly, RI $114,094

West Kingston, RI $112,951 West Warwick, RI $111,712 Wood River Junction, RI $113,954 Woonsocket, RI $111,604 North Smithfield, RI $111,679 Wyoming, RI $113,921 Providence, RI $111,712 Cranston, RI $111,712

North Providence, RI $111,712 East Providence, RI $111,712 Riverside, RI $111,712 Rumford, RI $111,712 Smithfield, RI $111,712 Johnston, RI $111,712

Cybersecurity Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cybersecurity Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$102,639

Average $112,542/year

$121,314

$8,553

Average $9,378/month

$10,109

$1,974

Average $2,164/week

$2,333

$49

Average $54/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,314	$10,109	$2,333	$58
Average	$112,542	$9,378	$2,164	$54
25th Percentile	$102,639	$8,553	$1,974	$49

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