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

A Security Operations Center's salary grows with experience: an Information Security Supervisor (10+ years)earns $89,291, an Information Security Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $135,806, an Security Operations Center (10+ years)earns $149,837, an Information Security Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $189,363, an Information Security Director (10+ years)earns $213,247,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Operations Center?

Security Operations Center salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Operations Center roles are District of Columbia $162,304, California $161,689, Massachusetts $159,534. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Operations Center roles make?

Salaries for Security Operations Center level roles vary by specialization: Director Security Operations Center: $170,971; Global Security Operations Center Operator: $138,782; Data Center Operations Manager: $137,200; Global Security Operations Center Analyst: $133,695; Data Center Operations Supervisor: $113,900.

Security Operations Center Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Operations Center make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Security Operations Center in Delaware is $148,789 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $169,810
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,229 to $159,792
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $122,883

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Security Operations Center Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,792	$13,316	$3,073	$77
Average	$148,789	$12,399	$2,861	$72
25th Percentile	$135,229	$11,269	$2,601	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Security Operations Center Salaries

A Security Operations Center'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 Operations Center Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Operations Center'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): $89,291
Early Career (1-2 years): $135,806
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $149,837
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $189,363
Expert (over 8 years): $213,247

Levels	Salary
Informati... Level Security Operations Center	$89,291
Informati... Level Security Operations Center	$135,806
Security ... Level Security Operations Center	$149,837
Informati... Level Security Operations Center	$189,363
Informati... Level Security Operations Center	$213,247

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How Do Security Operations Center 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 Operations Centers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $162,304.
California: $161,689.
Massachusetts: $159,534.

District of Columbia $162,304 California $161,689 Massachusetts $159,534 Washington $158,947 New Jersey $158,889 Alaska $158,684 Connecticut $156,661 New York $155,840

Hawaii $153,216 Rhode Island $151,984 Maryland $151,149 Minnesota $150,005 Colorado $149,566 Illinois $149,419 Oregon $148,862 Delaware $148,452

New Hampshire $148,194 Virginia $147,616 Pennsylvania $145,930 Nevada $145,080 North Dakota $144,802 Michigan $144,362 Wisconsin $144,200 Vermont $143,878

Texas $142,984 Maine $142,925 Arizona $142,837 Ohio $142,735 Georgia $141,386 Indiana $140,712 Wyoming $140,580 Utah $140,375

Iowa $140,287 Kansas $139,583 Louisiana $139,378 North Carolina $139,304 Missouri $139,275 Florida $138,703 Montana $138,396 Nebraska $138,102

Kentucky $137,941 South Carolina $137,355 Tennessee $136,988 Idaho $136,842 New Mexico $135,772 Oklahoma $135,537 Alabama $134,672 South Dakota $133,221

Arkansas $132,429 West Virginia $132,004 Mississippi $130,729

Top Paying Cities for Security Operations Centers

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: $153,641
Little Creek: $152,219
Magnolia: $152,849

Lincoln, DE $153,641 Little Creek, DE $152,219 Magnolia, DE $152,849 Milford, DE $153,641 Marydel, DE $151,647 Millsboro, DE $153,641 Millville, DE $154,667 Milton, DE $153,641

Nassau, DE $153,641 Ocean View, DE $154,667 Rehoboth Beach, DE $154,667 Seaford, DE $152,028 Selbyville, DE $154,667 Smyrna, DE $151,471 Viola, DE $152,849 Woodside, DE $152,410

Bear, DE $150,357 Newark, DE $150,416 Claymont, DE $150,533 Delaware City, DE $150,416 Hockessin, DE $150,533 Kirkwood, DE $150,416 Middletown, DE $151,164 Montchanin, DE $150,533

New Castle, DE $150,533 Odessa, DE $151,369 Port Penn, DE $150,005 Rockland, DE $150,533 Saint Georges, DE $150,416 Townsend, DE $151,149 Winterthur, DE $150,533 Lewes, DE $153,641

Wilmington, DE $150,533 Dover, DE $152,146 Dover Afb, DE $152,497 Bethany Beach, DE $154,667 Bethel, DE $152,028 Bridgeville, DE $153,641 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,307 Cheswold, DE $151,794

Clayton, DE $151,413 Dagsboro, DE $154,667 Delmar, DE $152,028 Ellendale, DE $153,641 Felton, DE $153,641 Fenwick Island, DE $154,667 Frankford, DE $154,667 Frederica, DE $153,641

Georgetown, DE $153,641 Greenwood, DE $153,641 Harbeson, DE $153,641 Harrington, DE $153,641 Hartly, DE $151,339 Houston, DE $153,641 Kenton, DE $151,413 Laurel, DE $152,028

Yorklyn, DE $150,533

Security Operations Center Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Operations Center'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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$135,229

Average $148,789/year

$159,792

$11,269

Average $12,399/month

$13,316

$2,601

Average $2,861/week

$3,073

$65

Average $72/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,792	$13,316	$3,073	$77
Average	$148,789	$12,399	$2,861	$72
25th Percentile	$135,229	$11,269	$2,601	$65

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