What are the main factors that influence an Application Security Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change An Application Security Specialist's salary?

An Application Security Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $105,521 for beginners, reaching about $106,811 at mid-level, and approach $111,754 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Application Security Specialist?

Application Security Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Security Specialist roles are District of Columbia $107,741, California $107,333, Massachusetts $105,902. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Security Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Application Security Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Application Security Architect: $147,017; Manager, Application Security: $144,000; Web Application Security/Access Administrator: $139,880; Systems/Application Security Analyst, Sr.: $122,818; Senior Application Security Engineer: $110,182.

Application Security Specialist Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Application Security Specialist make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Application Security Specialist in District of Columbia is $108,306 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,875
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,764 to $118,026
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,987

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Application Security Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,026	$9,835	$2,270	$57
Average	$108,306	$9,025	$2,083	$52
25th Percentile	$99,764	$8,314	$1,919	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Application Security Specialist Salaries

An Application Security Specialist'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 Application Security Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Security Specialist'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): $105,521
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,779
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,811
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,360
Expert (over 8 years): $111,754

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Application Security Specialist	$105,521
Intermediate Level Application Security Specialist	$105,779
Senior Level Application Security Specialist	$106,811
Specialist Level Application Security Specialist	$108,360
Expert Level Application Security Specialist	$111,754

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How Do Application Security Specialist 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 Application Security Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,741.
California: $107,333.
Massachusetts: $105,902.

District of Columbia $107,741 California $107,333 Massachusetts $105,902 Washington $105,513 New Jersey $105,474 Alaska $105,338 Connecticut $103,995 New York $103,450

Hawaii $101,708 Rhode Island $100,891 Maryland $100,336 Minnesota $99,577 Colorado $99,285 Illinois $99,188 Oregon $98,818 Delaware $98,546

New Hampshire $98,374 Virginia $97,991 Pennsylvania $96,872 Nevada $96,308 North Dakota $96,123 Michigan $95,831 Wisconsin $95,724 Vermont $95,510

Texas $94,916 Maine $94,877 Arizona $94,819 Ohio $94,751 Georgia $93,855 Indiana $93,408 Wyoming $93,320 Utah $93,184

Iowa $93,125 Kansas $92,658 Louisiana $92,522 North Carolina $92,474 Missouri $92,454 Florida $92,075 Montana $91,870 Nebraska $91,676

Kentucky $91,569 South Carolina $91,179 Tennessee $90,936 Idaho $90,839 New Mexico $90,128 Oklahoma $89,973 Alabama $89,399 South Dakota $88,435

Arkansas $87,910 West Virginia $87,627 Mississippi $86,781

Top Paying Cities for Application Security Specialists

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:

Parcel Return Service: $107,741
Washington: $107,741
Naval Anacost Annex: $107,741

Parcel Return Service, DC $107,741 Washington, DC $107,741 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $107,741 Washington Navy Yard, DC $107,741

Application Security Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Security Specialist'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

$99,764

Average $108,306/year

$118,026

$8,314

Average $9,025/month

$9,835

$1,919

Average $2,083/week

$2,270

$48

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,026	$9,835	$2,270	$57
Average	$108,306	$9,025	$2,083	$52
25th Percentile	$99,764	$8,314	$1,919	$48

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