What are the main factors that influence an Information Security Administrator's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Information Security Administrator?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Information Security Administrator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Information Security Administrator's salary?

An Information Security Administrator's salary grows with experience: an Information Security Administrator (3-5 years)earns $88,793, an Information Security Supervisor (5+ years)earns $88,563, an Information Security Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $134,724, an Information Security Manager (5+ years)earns $148,599, an Information Security Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $187,911,

What are the highest paying states for an Information Security Administrator?

Information Security Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Information Security Administrator roles are District of Columbia $97,078, California $96,710, Massachusetts $95,421. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Information Security Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Information Security Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Classified Security Administrator V: $148,148; Classified Security Administrator IV: $110,054; Classified Security Administrator III: $94,641; Information Security: $93,650; IS and Cyber Security Administrator: $87,659.

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Information Security Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Information Security Administrator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Security Administrator in Delaware is $88,793 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,006
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,697 to $99,373
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,684

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Information Security Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,373	$8,281	$1,911	$48
Average	$88,793	$7,399	$1,708	$43
25th Percentile	$76,697	$6,391	$1,475	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Information Security Administrator Salaries

An Information Security Administrator'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 Information Security Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Security Administrator'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:

Information Security Administrator (3-5 years): $88,793
Information Security Supervisor (5+ years): $88,563
Information Security Senior Supervisor (5+ years): $134,724
Information Security Manager (5+ years): $148,599
Information Security Senior Manager (5+ years): $187,911

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Information Security Administrator	3-5 years	$88,793
Information Security Supervisor	5+ years	$88,563
Information Security Senior Supervisor	5+ years	$134,724
Information Security Manager	5+ years	$148,599
Information Security Senior Manager	5+ years	$187,911

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How Do Information Security Administrator 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 Information Security Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,078.
California: $96,710.
Massachusetts: $95,421.

District of Columbia $97,078 California $96,710 Massachusetts $95,421 Washington $95,070 New Jersey $95,035 Alaska $94,913 Connecticut $93,703 New York $93,212

Hawaii $91,642 Rhode Island $90,906 Maryland $90,406 Minnesota $89,722 Colorado $89,459 Illinois $89,371 Oregon $89,038 Delaware $88,793

New Hampshire $88,638 Virginia $88,293 Pennsylvania $87,284 Nevada $86,776 North Dakota $86,609 Michigan $86,346 Wisconsin $86,250 Vermont $86,057

Texas $85,522 Maine $85,487 Arizona $85,434 Ohio $85,373 Georgia $84,566 Indiana $84,163 Wyoming $84,084 Utah $83,961

Iowa $83,909 Kansas $83,488 Louisiana $83,365 North Carolina $83,321 Missouri $83,304 Florida $82,962 Montana $82,778 Nebraska $82,602

Kentucky $82,506 South Carolina $82,155 Tennessee $81,936 Idaho $81,848 New Mexico $81,208 Oklahoma $81,068 Alabama $80,551 South Dakota $79,683

Arkansas $79,209 West Virginia $78,955 Mississippi $78,192

Top Paying Cities for Information Security Administrators

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: $88,393
Little Creek: $89,040
Magnolia: $88,912

Lincoln, DE $88,393 Little Creek, DE $89,040 Magnolia, DE $88,912 Milford, DE $88,617 Marydel, DE $88,763 Millsboro, DE $88,022 Millville, DE $88,158 Milton, DE $88,310

Nassau, DE $88,374 Ocean View, DE $88,143 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,312 Seaford, DE $88,362 Selbyville, DE $87,996 Smyrna, DE $89,101 Viola, DE $88,691 Woodside, DE $88,929

Bear, DE $88,724 Newark, DE $88,691 Claymont, DE $88,872 Delaware City, DE $88,779 Hockessin, DE $88,683 Kirkwood, DE $88,763 Middletown, DE $88,797 Montchanin, DE $88,703

New Castle, DE $88,716 Odessa, DE $88,841 Port Penn, DE $88,900 Rockland, DE $88,712 Saint Georges, DE $88,769 Townsend, DE $88,906 Winterthur, DE $88,722 Lewes, DE $88,344

Wilmington, DE $88,687 Dover, DE $89,040 Dover Afb, DE $88,571 Bethany Beach, DE $88,050 Bethel, DE $88,141 Bridgeville, DE $88,349 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,789 Cheswold, DE $89,011

Clayton, DE $89,013 Dagsboro, DE $87,989 Delmar, DE $87,847 Ellendale, DE $88,114 Felton, DE $88,610 Fenwick Island, DE $88,008 Frankford, DE $87,854 Frederica, DE $88,698

Georgetown, DE $87,955 Greenwood, DE $88,363 Harbeson, DE $88,049 Harrington, DE $88,498 Hartly, DE $88,773 Houston, DE $88,372 Kenton, DE $89,018 Laurel, DE $87,903

Yorklyn, DE $88,709

Information Security Administrator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Information Security Administrator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $99,314. While startup companies pay approximate $83,990.

Information Security Administrator Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$83,990
Growth Stage	51~500	$88,832
Established	501~5000	$95,906
Enterprise	5000+	$99,314

Information Security Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Information Security Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Information Security Administrator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Information Security Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Information Security Administrator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$115,430	$55.0	30%
Insurance	$110,991	$53.0	25%
Biotechnology	$106,551	$51.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$106,551	$51.0	20%
Healthcare	$102,111	$49.0	15%

Information Security Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information Security Administrator'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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$76,697

Average $88,793/year

$99,373

$6,391

Average $7,399/month

$8,281

$1,475

Average $1,708/week

$1,911

$37

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,373	$8,281	$1,911	$48
Average	$88,793	$7,399	$1,708	$43
25th Percentile	$76,697	$6,391	$1,475	$37

Information Security Administrator Salary Growth & Career Path

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Information Security Senior Supervisor

For an Information Security Administrator, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Information Security Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $88,563 - a projected growth of 0% over your current level.

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