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

A Security Analyst's salary grows with experience: an Information Security Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $79,430, an Information Security Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $93,465, an Security Analyst (4-7 years)earns $121,776, an Information Security Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $142,310, an Information Security Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $164,879,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Analyst?

Security Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Analyst roles are District of Columbia $132,622, California $132,119, Massachusetts $130,359. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Security Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Cyber Security Analyst: $155,605; Security Operations Analyst: $132,142; Principal Security Analyst: $124,371; Senior Security Analyst: $121,308; Product Security Analyst: $121,208.

Security Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Analyst make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Security Analyst in Delaware is $121,579 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,917
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,775 to $131,178
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,760

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Security Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,178	$10,931	$2,523	$63
Average	$121,579	$10,132	$2,338	$58
25th Percentile	$112,775	$9,398	$2,169	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Security Analyst Salaries

A Security Analyst'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 Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Analyst'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): $79,430
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,465
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,776
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,310
Expert (over 8 years): $164,879

Levels	Salary
Informati... Level Security Analyst	$79,430
Informati... Level Security Analyst	$93,465
Security ... Level Security Analyst	$121,776
Informati... Level Security Analyst	$142,310
Informati... Level Security Analyst	$164,879

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

District of Columbia: $132,622.
California: $132,119.
Massachusetts: $130,359.

District of Columbia $132,622 California $132,119 Massachusetts $130,359 Washington $129,879 New Jersey $129,832 Alaska $129,664 Connecticut $128,011 New York $127,340

Hawaii $125,196 Rhode Island $124,190 Maryland $123,507 Minnesota $122,573 Colorado $122,213 Illinois $122,094 Oregon $121,638 Delaware $121,303

New Hampshire $121,092 Virginia $120,620 Pennsylvania $119,243 Nevada $118,548 North Dakota $118,321 Michigan $117,961 Wisconsin $117,829 Vermont $117,566

Texas $116,835 Maine $116,787 Arizona $116,715 Ohio $116,632 Georgia $115,530 Indiana $114,979 Wyoming $114,871 Utah $114,703

Iowa $114,631 Kansas $114,056 Louisiana $113,889 North Carolina $113,829 Missouri $113,805 Florida $113,338 Montana $113,086 Nebraska $112,846

Kentucky $112,715 South Carolina $112,236 Tennessee $111,936 Idaho $111,816 New Mexico $110,942 Oklahoma $110,750 Alabama $110,044 South Dakota $108,858

Arkansas $108,211 West Virginia $107,864 Mississippi $106,821

Top Paying Cities for Security Analysts

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:

Lincoln: $125,543
Little Creek: $124,381
Magnolia: $124,897

Lincoln, DE $125,543 Little Creek, DE $124,381 Magnolia, DE $124,897 Milford, DE $125,543 Marydel, DE $123,914 Millsboro, DE $125,543 Millville, DE $126,382 Milton, DE $125,543

Nassau, DE $125,543 Ocean View, DE $126,382 Rehoboth Beach, DE $126,382 Seaford, DE $124,226 Selbyville, DE $126,382 Smyrna, DE $123,771 Viola, DE $124,897 Woodside, DE $124,537

Bear, DE $122,860 Newark, DE $122,908 Claymont, DE $123,004 Delaware City, DE $122,908 Hockessin, DE $123,004 Kirkwood, DE $122,908 Middletown, DE $123,519 Montchanin, DE $123,004

New Castle, DE $123,004 Odessa, DE $123,687 Port Penn, DE $122,573 Rockland, DE $123,004 Saint Georges, DE $122,908 Townsend, DE $123,507 Winterthur, DE $123,004 Lewes, DE $125,543

Wilmington, DE $123,004 Dover, DE $124,322 Dover Afb, DE $124,609 Bethany Beach, DE $126,382 Bethel, DE $124,226 Bridgeville, DE $125,543 Camden Wyoming, DE $124,453 Cheswold, DE $124,034

Clayton, DE $123,723 Dagsboro, DE $126,382 Delmar, DE $124,226 Ellendale, DE $125,543 Felton, DE $125,543 Fenwick Island, DE $126,382 Frankford, DE $126,382 Frederica, DE $125,543

Georgetown, DE $125,543 Greenwood, DE $125,543 Harbeson, DE $125,543 Harrington, DE $125,543 Hartly, DE $123,663 Houston, DE $125,543 Kenton, DE $123,723 Laurel, DE $124,226

Yorklyn, DE $123,004

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

Understanding how a Security Analyst'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.

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$112,775

Average $121,579/year

$131,178

$9,398

Average $10,132/month

$10,931

$2,169

Average $2,338/week

$2,523

$54

Average $58/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,178	$10,931	$2,523	$63
Average	$121,579	$10,132	$2,338	$58
25th Percentile	$112,775	$9,398	$2,169	$54

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