What are the main factors that influence a Cyber Incident Response Specialist I's salary?

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

How does experience change A Cyber Incident Response Specialist 's salary?

A Cyber Incident Response Specialist 's salary grows with experience: a Cyber Incident Response Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $80,417, a Cyber Incident Response Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $94,380, a Cyber Incident Response Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $128,209, a Cyber Incident Response Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $144,268, a Cyber Incident Response Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $166,524,

What are the highest paying states for a Cyber Incident Response Specialist I?

Cyber Incident Response Specialist I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cyber Incident Response Specialist I roles are District of Columbia $87,922, California $87,588, Massachusetts $86,421. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cyber Incident Response Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Cyber Incident Response Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Cyber Incident Response Director: $184,909; Cyber Incident Response Specialist V: $164,436; Cyber Incident Response Specialist IV: $142,459; Cyber Incident Response Manager: $138,198; Cyber Incident Response Specialist III: $126,601.

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Cyber Incident Response Specialist I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cyber Incident Response Specialist I make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cyber Incident Response Specialist I in Delaware is $80,417 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Cyber Incident Response Specialist I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,489
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,545 to $85,166
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,289

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Cyber Incident Response Specialist I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,166	$7,097	$1,638	$41
Average	$80,417	$6,701	$1,546	$39
25th Percentile	$73,545	$6,129	$1,414	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Cyber Incident Response Specialist I Salaries

A Cyber Incident Response Specialist I'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 Cyber Incident Response Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cyber Incident Response Specialist I'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:

Cyber Incident Response Specialist I (0-2 years): $80,417
Cyber Incident Response Specialist II (2-4 years): $94,380
Cyber Incident Response Specialist III (4-7 years): $128,209
Cyber Incident Response Specialist IV (7+ years): $144,268
Cyber Incident Response Specialist V (7-10 years): $166,524

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Cyber Incident Response Specialist I	0-2 years	$80,417
Cyber Incident Response Specialist II	2-4 years	$94,380
Cyber Incident Response Specialist III	4-7 years	$128,209
Cyber Incident Response Specialist IV	7+ years	$144,268
Cyber Incident Response Specialist V	7-10 years	$166,524

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How Do Cyber Incident Response Specialist I 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 Cyber Incident Response Specialist Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,922.
California: $87,588.
Massachusetts: $86,421.

District of Columbia $87,922 California $87,588 Massachusetts $86,421 Washington $86,103 New Jersey $86,071 Alaska $85,960 Connecticut $84,864 New York $84,420

Hawaii $82,998 Rhode Island $82,331 Maryland $81,879 Minnesota $81,259 Colorado $81,021 Illinois $80,942 Oregon $80,640 Delaware $80,417

New Hampshire $80,278 Virginia $79,965 Pennsylvania $79,052 Nevada $78,591 North Dakota $78,440 Michigan $78,202 Wisconsin $78,115 Vermont $77,940

Texas $77,456 Maine $77,424 Arizona $77,376 Ohio $77,321 Georgia $76,590 Indiana $76,225 Wyoming $76,153 Utah $76,042

Iowa $75,994 Kansas $75,613 Louisiana $75,502 North Carolina $75,462 Missouri $75,446 Florida $75,137 Montana $74,970 Nebraska $74,811

Kentucky $74,724 South Carolina $74,406 Tennessee $74,208 Idaho $74,128 New Mexico $73,549 Oklahoma $73,422 Alabama $72,953 South Dakota $72,167

Arkansas $71,738 West Virginia $71,508 Mississippi $70,817

Top Paying Cities for Cyber Incident Response Specialist Is

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: $83,229
Little Creek: $82,458
Magnolia: $82,800

Lincoln, DE $83,229 Little Creek, DE $82,458 Magnolia, DE $82,800 Milford, DE $83,229 Marydel, DE $82,149 Millsboro, DE $83,229 Millville, DE $83,784 Milton, DE $83,229

Nassau, DE $83,229 Ocean View, DE $83,784 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,784 Seaford, DE $82,355 Selbyville, DE $83,784 Smyrna, DE $82,053 Viola, DE $82,800 Woodside, DE $82,562

Bear, DE $81,450 Newark, DE $81,482 Claymont, DE $81,545 Delaware City, DE $81,482 Hockessin, DE $81,545 Kirkwood, DE $81,482 Middletown, DE $81,887 Montchanin, DE $81,545

New Castle, DE $81,545 Odessa, DE $81,998 Port Penn, DE $81,259 Rockland, DE $81,545 Saint Georges, DE $81,482 Townsend, DE $81,879 Winterthur, DE $81,545 Lewes, DE $83,229

Wilmington, DE $81,545 Dover, DE $82,419 Dover Afb, DE $82,609 Bethany Beach, DE $83,784 Bethel, DE $82,355 Bridgeville, DE $83,229 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,506 Cheswold, DE $82,228

Clayton, DE $82,022 Dagsboro, DE $83,784 Delmar, DE $82,355 Ellendale, DE $83,229 Felton, DE $83,229 Fenwick Island, DE $83,784 Frankford, DE $83,784 Frederica, DE $83,229

Georgetown, DE $83,229 Greenwood, DE $83,229 Harbeson, DE $83,229 Harrington, DE $83,229 Hartly, DE $81,982 Houston, DE $83,229 Kenton, DE $82,022 Laurel, DE $82,355

Yorklyn, DE $81,545

Cyber Incident Response Specialist I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cyber Incident Response Specialist I'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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$73,545

Average $80,417/year

$85,166

$6,129

Average $6,701/month

$7,097

$1,414

Average $1,546/week

$1,638

$35

Average $39/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,166	$7,097	$1,638	$41
Average	$80,417	$6,701	$1,546	$39
25th Percentile	$73,545	$6,129	$1,414	$35

Cyber Incident Response Specialist I Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Cyber Incident Response Specialist I, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Cyber Incident Response Specialist I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Cyber Incident Response Specialist II	$94,380	17%
Incident Response Manager	$124,309	55%

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