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

A Security Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Security Specialist (2-4 years)earns $63,909, a Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years)earns $86,663, a Security Supervisor (7+ years)earns $69,043, a Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $90,771, a Security Manager (7+ years)earns $106,271,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Specialist?

Security Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Specialist roles are District of Columbia $69,873, California $69,608, Massachusetts $68,680. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Security Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Security Systems Specialist: $99,439; Application Security Specialist: $99,294; Network Security Specialist: $93,982; IT Security Specialist: $90,124; Senior Security Specialist: $85,576.

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Security Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Specialist make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Specialist in Delaware is $63,909 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,957
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,120 to $79,114
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,670

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Security Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,114	$6,593	$1,521	$38
Average	$63,909	$5,326	$1,229	$31
25th Percentile	$60,120	$5,010	$1,156	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Security Specialist Salaries

A 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 Security Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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:

Security Specialist (2-4 years): $63,909
Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years): $86,663
Security Supervisor (7+ years): $69,043
Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years): $90,771
Security Manager (7+ years): $106,271

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Security Specialist	2-4 years	$63,909
Senior Security Specialist	4-7 years	$86,663
Security Supervisor	7+ years	$69,043
Security Supervisor, Senior	7+ years	$90,771
Security Manager	7+ years	$106,271

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

District of Columbia: $69,873.
California: $69,608.
Massachusetts: $68,680.

District of Columbia $69,873 California $69,608 Massachusetts $68,680 Washington $68,428 New Jersey $68,403 Alaska $68,314 Connecticut $67,444 New York $67,090

Hawaii $65,960 Rhode Island $65,430 Maryland $65,071 Minnesota $64,578 Colorado $64,389 Illinois $64,326 Oregon $64,086 Delaware $63,909

New Hampshire $63,798 Virginia $63,550 Pennsylvania $62,824 Nevada $62,458 North Dakota $62,338 Michigan $62,149 Wisconsin $62,079 Vermont $61,941

Texas $61,556 Maine $61,530 Arizona $61,492 Ohio $61,448 Georgia $60,868 Indiana $60,577 Wyoming $60,521 Utah $60,432

Iowa $60,394 Kansas $60,091 Louisiana $60,003 North Carolina $59,972 Missouri $59,959 Florida $59,713 Montana $59,580 Nebraska $59,454

Kentucky $59,385 South Carolina $59,132 Tennessee $58,974 Idaho $58,911 New Mexico $58,451 Oklahoma $58,350 Alabama $57,977 South Dakota $57,353

Arkansas $57,012 West Virginia $56,829 Mississippi $56,280

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $66,143
Little Creek: $65,531
Magnolia: $65,803

Lincoln, DE $66,143 Little Creek, DE $65,531 Magnolia, DE $65,803 Milford, DE $66,143 Marydel, DE $65,285 Millsboro, DE $66,143 Millville, DE $66,585 Milton, DE $66,143

Nassau, DE $66,143 Ocean View, DE $66,585 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,585 Seaford, DE $65,449 Selbyville, DE $66,585 Smyrna, DE $65,209 Viola, DE $65,803 Woodside, DE $65,613

Bear, DE $64,730 Newark, DE $64,755 Claymont, DE $64,806 Delaware City, DE $64,755 Hockessin, DE $64,806 Kirkwood, DE $64,755 Middletown, DE $65,077 Montchanin, DE $64,806

New Castle, DE $64,806 Odessa, DE $65,165 Port Penn, DE $64,578 Rockland, DE $64,806 Saint Georges, DE $64,755 Townsend, DE $65,071 Winterthur, DE $64,806 Lewes, DE $66,143

Wilmington, DE $64,806 Dover, DE $65,500 Dover Afb, DE $65,651 Bethany Beach, DE $66,585 Bethel, DE $65,449 Bridgeville, DE $66,143 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,569 Cheswold, DE $65,348

Clayton, DE $65,184 Dagsboro, DE $66,585 Delmar, DE $65,449 Ellendale, DE $66,143 Felton, DE $66,143 Fenwick Island, DE $66,585 Frankford, DE $66,585 Frederica, DE $66,143

Georgetown, DE $66,143 Greenwood, DE $66,143 Harbeson, DE $66,143 Harrington, DE $66,143 Hartly, DE $65,153 Houston, DE $66,143 Kenton, DE $65,184 Laurel, DE $65,449

Yorklyn, DE $64,806

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

Understanding how a 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.

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$60,120

Average $63,909/year

$79,114

$5,010

Average $5,326/month

$6,593

$1,156

Average $1,229/week

$1,521

$29

Average $31/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,114	$6,593	$1,521	$38
Average	$63,909	$5,326	$1,229	$31
25th Percentile	$60,120	$5,010	$1,156	$29

Security Specialist Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Security Specialist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Senior Security Specialist role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $86,663 - a projected growth of 36% over your current level.

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