What are the main factors that influence a Security Advisor's salary?

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

How does experience change A Security Advisor's salary?

A Security Advisor's salary grows with experience: a Security Advisor (2-4 years)earns $66,647, a Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years)earns $90,462, a Security Supervisor (7+ years)earns $71,957, a Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $94,712, a Security Manager (7+ years)earns $110,893,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Advisor?

Security Advisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Advisor roles are District of Columbia $70,577, California $70,309, Massachusetts $69,372. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Advisor roles make?

Salaries for Security Advisor level roles vary by specialization: Security Director: $168,275; Cyber Security Advisor: $133,695; Information Security Advisor: $121,208; Information Security Advisor, Senior: $121,208; Security Manager: $104,929.

Security Advisor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Security Advisor make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Security Advisor in Rhode Island is $66,549 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,819
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,577 to $80,823
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,050

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Security Advisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,823	$6,735	$1,554	$39
Average	$66,549	$5,546	$1,280	$32
25th Percentile	$61,577	$5,131	$1,184	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Security Advisor Salaries

A Security Advisor'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 Security Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Advisor'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): $66,647
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,462
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,957
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,712
Expert (over 8 years): $110,893

Levels	Salary
Security ... Level Security Advisor	$66,647
Senior Se... Level Security Advisor	$90,462
Security ... Level Security Advisor	$71,957
Security ... Level Security Advisor	$94,712
Security ... Level Security Advisor	$110,893

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How Do Security Advisor 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 Security Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,577.
California: $70,309.
Massachusetts: $69,372.

District of Columbia $70,577 California $70,309 Massachusetts $69,372 Washington $69,117 New Jersey $69,092 Alaska $69,003 Connecticut $68,123 New York $67,766

Hawaii $66,625 Rhode Island $66,090 Maryland $65,726 Minnesota $65,229 Colorado $65,038 Illinois $64,974 Oregon $64,732 Delaware $64,553

New Hampshire $64,441 Virginia $64,190 Pennsylvania $63,457 Nevada $63,087 North Dakota $62,966 Michigan $62,775 Wisconsin $62,705 Vermont $62,565

Texas $62,176 Maine $62,150 Arizona $62,112 Ohio $62,067 Georgia $61,481 Indiana $61,188 Wyoming $61,130 Utah $61,041

Iowa $61,003 Kansas $60,697 Louisiana $60,608 North Carolina $60,576 Missouri $60,563 Florida $60,314 Montana $60,180 Nebraska $60,053

Kentucky $59,983 South Carolina $59,728 Tennessee $59,569 Idaho $59,505 New Mexico $59,039 Oklahoma $58,937 Alabama $58,561 South Dakota $57,930

Arkansas $57,586 West Virginia $57,401 Mississippi $56,847

Top Paying Cities for Security Advisors

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: $67,173
Albion: $66,058
Ashaway: $67,428

Adamsville, RI $67,173 Albion, RI $66,058 Ashaway, RI $67,428 Barrington, RI $66,058 Block Island, RI $67,078 Bradford, RI $67,384 Bristol, RI $65,994 Carolina, RI $66,835

Charlestown, RI $66,905 Chepachet, RI $65,930 Clayville, RI $65,994 Coventry, RI $65,930 West Greenwich, RI $65,886 East Greenwich, RI $65,975 Exeter, RI $67,384 Fiskeville, RI $66,058

Forestdale, RI $65,994 Foster, RI $65,886 Glendale, RI $65,886 Greene, RI $66,625 Greenville, RI $66,058 Harmony, RI $66,039 Harrisville, RI $65,930 Hope, RI $66,058

Hope Valley, RI $67,428 Hopkinton, RI $67,447 Jamestown, RI $66,772 Kenyon, RI $67,364 Little Compton, RI $67,148 Manville, RI $66,058 Mapleville, RI $65,886 Newport, RI $66,784

Middletown, RI $67,065 North Kingstown, RI $65,866 North Scituate, RI $66,039 Oakland, RI $65,949 Pascoag, RI $65,911 Pawtucket, RI $66,058 Central Falls, RI $66,058 Cumberland, RI $66,058

Lincoln, RI $66,058 Portsmouth, RI $66,517 Prudence Island, RI $65,930 Rockville, RI $67,447 Saunderstown, RI $66,810 Shannock, RI $67,345 Slatersville, RI $65,994 Slocum, RI $66,810

Tiverton, RI $67,192 Wakefield, RI $66,740 Kingston, RI $66,752 Narragansett, RI $66,765 Peace Dale, RI $66,740 Warren, RI $66,039 Warwick, RI $66,058 Westerly, RI $67,466

West Kingston, RI $66,791 West Warwick, RI $66,058 Wood River Junction, RI $67,384 Woonsocket, RI $65,994 North Smithfield, RI $66,039 Wyoming, RI $67,364 Providence, RI $66,058 Cranston, RI $66,058

North Providence, RI $66,058 East Providence, RI $66,058 Riverside, RI $66,058 Rumford, RI $66,058 Smithfield, RI $66,058 Johnston, RI $66,058

Security Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Advisor'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

$61,577

Average $66,549/year

$80,823

$5,131

Average $5,546/month

$6,735

$1,184

Average $1,280/week

$1,554

$30

Average $32/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,823	$6,735	$1,554	$39
Average	$66,549	$5,546	$1,280	$32
25th Percentile	$61,577	$5,131	$1,184	$30

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