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

A Security Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $101,146 for beginners, reaching about $103,808 at mid-level, and approach $109,791 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Security Manager?

Security Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Manager roles are District of Columbia $116,181, California $115,740, Massachusetts $114,197. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Manager roles make?

Salaries for Security Manager level roles vary by specialization: Network Security Senior Manager: $180,055; Network Security Manager: $153,389; Security Senior Manager: $150,375; IS and Cyber Security Manager: $146,790; Data Security Manager: $146,763.

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Security Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Manager in Delaware is $106,265 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,815
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,548 to $120,162
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,059

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Security Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,162	$10,013	$2,311	$58
Average	$106,265	$8,855	$2,044	$51
25th Percentile	$92,548	$7,712	$1,780	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Security Manager Salaries

A Security Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Manager'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): $101,146
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,761
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,808
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,265
Expert (over 8 years): $109,791

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Security Manager	$101,146
Intermediate Level Security Manager	$101,761
Senior Level Security Manager	$103,808
Specialist Level Security Manager	$106,265
Expert Level Security Manager	$109,791

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How Do Security Manager 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 Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $116,181.
California: $115,740.
Massachusetts: $114,197.

District of Columbia $116,181 California $115,740 Massachusetts $114,197 Washington $113,778 New Jersey $113,736 Alaska $113,589 Connecticut $112,141 New York $111,553

Hawaii $109,675 Rhode Island $108,793 Maryland $108,195 Minnesota $107,377 Colorado $107,062 Illinois $106,957 Oregon $106,558 Delaware $106,265

New Hampshire $106,080 Virginia $105,667 Pennsylvania $104,460 Nevada $103,851 North Dakota $103,652 Michigan $103,337 Wisconsin $103,222 Vermont $102,991

Texas $102,351 Maine $102,309 Arizona $102,246 Ohio $102,172 Georgia $101,207 Indiana $100,724 Wyoming $100,630 Utah $100,483

Iowa $100,420 Kansas $99,916 Louisiana $99,769 North Carolina $99,717 Missouri $99,696 Florida $99,287 Montana $99,066 Nebraska $98,856

Kentucky $98,741 South Carolina $98,321 Tennessee $98,059 Idaho $97,954 New Mexico $97,188 Oklahoma $97,020 Alabama $96,401 South Dakota $95,362

Arkansas $94,796 West Virginia $94,491 Mississippi $93,578

Top Paying Cities for Security Managers

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: $109,979
Little Creek: $108,961
Magnolia: $109,413

Lincoln, DE $109,979 Little Creek, DE $108,961 Magnolia, DE $109,413 Milford, DE $109,979 Marydel, DE $108,552 Millsboro, DE $109,979 Millville, DE $110,714 Milton, DE $109,979

Nassau, DE $109,979 Ocean View, DE $110,714 Rehoboth Beach, DE $110,714 Seaford, DE $108,825 Selbyville, DE $110,714 Smyrna, DE $108,426 Viola, DE $109,413 Woodside, DE $109,098

Bear, DE $107,629 Newark, DE $107,671 Claymont, DE $107,755 Delaware City, DE $107,671 Hockessin, DE $107,755 Kirkwood, DE $107,671 Middletown, DE $108,206 Montchanin, DE $107,755

New Castle, DE $107,755 Odessa, DE $108,353 Port Penn, DE $107,377 Rockland, DE $107,755 Saint Georges, DE $107,671 Townsend, DE $108,195 Winterthur, DE $107,755 Lewes, DE $109,979

Wilmington, DE $107,755 Dover, DE $108,909 Dover Afb, DE $109,161 Bethany Beach, DE $110,714 Bethel, DE $108,825 Bridgeville, DE $109,979 Camden Wyoming, DE $109,024 Cheswold, DE $108,657

Clayton, DE $108,384 Dagsboro, DE $110,714 Delmar, DE $108,825 Ellendale, DE $109,979 Felton, DE $109,979 Fenwick Island, DE $110,714 Frankford, DE $110,714 Frederica, DE $109,979

Georgetown, DE $109,979 Greenwood, DE $109,979 Harbeson, DE $109,979 Harrington, DE $109,979 Hartly, DE $108,332 Houston, DE $109,979 Kenton, DE $108,384 Laurel, DE $108,825

Yorklyn, DE $107,755

Security Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Manager'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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$92,548

Average $106,265/year

$120,162

$7,712

Average $8,855/month

$10,013

$1,780

Average $2,044/week

$2,311

$44

Average $51/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,162	$10,013	$2,311	$58
Average	$106,265	$8,855	$2,044	$51
25th Percentile	$92,548	$7,712	$1,780	$44

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