What are the main factors that influence an Associate Security Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Associate Security Engineer's salary?

An Associate Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Associate Security Engineer (2-4 years)earns $113,066, a Cyber Security Architect II (4-7 years)earns $140,050, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $161,661, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $190,552, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $222,716,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Security Engineer?

Associate Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $120,881, California $120,423, Massachusetts $118,818. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Security Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Associate Security Consultant: $119,782; Associate Information Security Engineer: $90,773; Security Engineer: $88,928; Cyber Security Associate: $87,234; DevOps Associate Engineer: $83,500.

Associate Security Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Associate Security Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Associate Security Engineer in Hawaii is $114,091 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,150
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,921 to $123,544
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,573

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Associate Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,544	$10,295	$2,376	$59
Average	$114,091	$9,508	$2,194	$55
25th Percentile	$104,921	$8,743	$2,018	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Security Engineer Salaries

An Associate Security Engineer'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 Associate Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Security Engineer'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): $113,066
Early Career (1-2 years): $140,050
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $161,661
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $190,552
Expert (over 8 years): $222,716

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Security Engineer	$113,066
Cyber Sec... Level Associate Security Engineer	$140,050
Cyber Sec... Level Associate Security Engineer	$161,661
Cyber Sec... Level Associate Security Engineer	$190,552
Cyber Sec... Level Associate Security Engineer	$222,716

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How Do Associate Security Engineer 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 Associate Security Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $120,881.
California: $120,423.
Massachusetts: $118,818.

District of Columbia $120,881 California $120,423 Massachusetts $118,818 Washington $118,381 New Jersey $118,338 Alaska $118,185 Connecticut $116,678 New York $116,067

Hawaii $114,112 Rhode Island $113,195 Maryland $112,573 Minnesota $111,721 Colorado $111,394 Illinois $111,285 Oregon $110,870 Delaware $110,564

New Hampshire $110,372 Virginia $109,942 Pennsylvania $108,686 Nevada $108,053 North Dakota $107,846 Michigan $107,518 Wisconsin $107,398 Vermont $107,158

Texas $106,492 Maine $106,448 Arizona $106,383 Ohio $106,306 Georgia $105,302 Indiana $104,800 Wyoming $104,701 Utah $104,548

Iowa $104,483 Kansas $103,959 Louisiana $103,806 North Carolina $103,751 Missouri $103,730 Florida $103,304 Montana $103,075 Nebraska $102,856

Kentucky $102,736 South Carolina $102,299 Tennessee $102,026 Idaho $101,917 New Mexico $101,120 Oklahoma $100,946 Alabama $100,301 South Dakota $99,221

Arkansas $98,631 West Virginia $98,314 Mississippi $97,365

Top Paying Cities for Associate Security Engineers

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:

Aiea: $113,534
Anahola: $112,769
Captain Cook: $112,769

Aiea, HI $113,534 Anahola, HI $112,769 Captain Cook, HI $112,769 Eleele, HI $112,769 Ewa Beach, HI $113,534 Kapolei, HI $113,283 Haiku, HI $112,769 Hakalau, HI $112,769

Haleiwa, HI $112,769 Hana, HI $112,769 Hanalei, HI $112,769 Hanamaulu, HI $112,769 Hanapepe, HI $112,769 Hauula, HI $113,021 Hawaii National Park, HI $112,769 Hawi, HI $112,769

Hilo, HI $112,769 Princeville, HI $112,769 Holualoa, HI $112,769 Honaunau, HI $112,769 Honokaa, HI $112,769 Honomu, HI $112,769 Hoolehua, HI $112,769 Kaaawa, HI $113,228

Kahuku, HI $112,769 Kahului, HI $112,769 Kailua, HI $113,534 Ocean View, HI $112,769 Waikoloa, HI $112,769 Keauhou, HI $112,769 Kailua Kona, HI $112,769 Kalaheo, HI $112,769

Kalaupapa, HI $112,769 Kamuela, HI $112,769 Kaneohe, HI $113,534 Kapaa, HI $112,769 Kaumakani, HI $112,769 Kaunakakai, HI $112,769 Keaau, HI $112,769 Kealakekua, HI $112,769

Kealia, HI $112,769 Kekaha, HI $112,769 Kihei, HI $112,769 Kilauea, HI $112,769 Kapaau, HI $112,769 Koloa, HI $112,769 Kualapuu, HI $112,769 Kunia, HI $113,173

Kurtistown, HI $112,769 Lahaina, HI $112,769 Laie, HI $112,868 Lanai City, HI $112,769 Laupahoehoe, HI $112,769 Lawai, HI $112,769 Lihue, HI $112,769 Makawao, HI $112,769

Makaweli, HI $112,769 Maunaloa, HI $112,769 Mountain View, HI $112,769 Naalehu, HI $112,769 Ninole, HI $112,769 Ookala, HI $112,769 Paauilo, HI $112,769 Pahala, HI $112,769

Pahoa, HI $112,769 Paia, HI $112,769 Papaaloa, HI $112,769 Papaikou, HI $112,769 Pearl City, HI $113,534 Pepeekeo, HI $112,769 Puunene, HI $112,769 Volcano, HI $112,769

Wahiawa, HI $113,173 Pukalani, HI $112,769 Mililani, HI $113,326 Kula, HI $112,769 Waialua, HI $112,769 Waianae, HI $112,868 Wailuku, HI $112,769 Waimanalo, HI $113,534

Waimea, HI $112,769 Waipahu, HI $113,479 Honolulu, HI $113,534 J B P H H, HI $113,534 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $113,228 Schofield Barracks, HI $113,130 Fort Shafter, HI $113,534 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $113,534

Camp H M Smith, HI $113,534 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $113,479 Wake Island, HI $113,534

Associate Security Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Security Engineer'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

$104,921

Average $114,091/year

$123,544

$8,743

Average $9,508/month

$10,295

$2,018

Average $2,194/week

$2,376

$50

Average $55/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,544	$10,295	$2,376	$59
Average	$114,091	$9,508	$2,194	$55
25th Percentile	$104,921	$8,743	$2,018	$50

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