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

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

How does experience change A Cryptologist's salary?

A Cryptologist's salary grows with experience: a Cryptologist (0-2 years)earns $83,708, a Software Systems Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $102,788, a Software Systems Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,250, a Software Systems Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $145,951, a Software Systems Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,240,

What are the highest paying states for a Cryptologist?

Cryptologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cryptologist roles are District of Columbia $89,756, California $89,416, Massachusetts $88,224. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Cryptologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cryptologist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cryptologist in Delaware is $82,096 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,816
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,357 to $90,324
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,312

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Cryptologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,324	$7,527	$1,737	$43
Average	$82,096	$6,841	$1,579	$39
25th Percentile	$74,357	$6,196	$1,430	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Cryptologist Salaries

A Cryptologist'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 Cryptologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cryptologist'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): $83,708
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,788
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,250
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,951
Expert (over 8 years): $167,240

Levels	Salary
Cryptolog... Level Cryptologist	$83,708
Software ... Level Cryptologist	$102,788
Software ... Level Cryptologist	$119,250
Software ... Level Cryptologist	$145,951
Software ... Level Cryptologist	$167,240

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

District of Columbia: $89,756.
California: $89,416.
Massachusetts: $88,224.

District of Columbia $89,756 California $89,416 Massachusetts $88,224 Washington $87,900 New Jersey $87,867 Alaska $87,754 Connecticut $86,635 New York $86,181

Hawaii $84,730 Rhode Island $84,049 Maryland $83,587 Minnesota $82,955 Colorado $82,712 Illinois $82,631 Oregon $82,323 Delaware $82,096

New Hampshire $81,953 Virginia $81,633 Pennsylvania $80,701 Nevada $80,231 North Dakota $80,077 Michigan $79,834 Wisconsin $79,745 Vermont $79,566

Texas $79,072 Maine $79,039 Arizona $78,991 Ohio $78,934 Georgia $78,188 Indiana $77,815 Wyoming $77,742 Utah $77,629

Iowa $77,580 Kansas $77,191 Louisiana $77,078 North Carolina $77,037 Missouri $77,021 Florida $76,705 Montana $76,534 Nebraska $76,372

Kentucky $76,283 South Carolina $75,959 Tennessee $75,756 Idaho $75,675 New Mexico $75,083 Oklahoma $74,954 Alabama $74,475 South Dakota $73,673

Arkansas $73,235 West Virginia $73,000 Mississippi $72,295

Top Paying Cities for Cryptologists

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: $81,726
Little Creek: $82,324
Magnolia: $82,206

Lincoln, DE $81,726 Little Creek, DE $82,324 Magnolia, DE $82,206 Milford, DE $81,933 Marydel, DE $82,068 Millsboro, DE $81,383 Millville, DE $81,509 Milton, DE $81,650

Nassau, DE $81,709 Ocean View, DE $81,495 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,651 Seaford, DE $81,698 Selbyville, DE $81,359 Smyrna, DE $82,381 Viola, DE $82,002 Woodside, DE $82,222

Bear, DE $82,032 Newark, DE $82,002 Claymont, DE $82,169 Delaware City, DE $82,083 Hockessin, DE $81,994 Kirkwood, DE $82,068 Middletown, DE $82,100 Montchanin, DE $82,013

New Castle, DE $82,025 Odessa, DE $82,140 Port Penn, DE $82,195 Rockland, DE $82,021 Saint Georges, DE $82,074 Townsend, DE $82,200 Winterthur, DE $82,031 Lewes, DE $81,681

Wilmington, DE $81,998 Dover, DE $82,324 Dover Afb, DE $81,890 Bethany Beach, DE $81,409 Bethel, DE $81,493 Bridgeville, DE $81,685 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,092 Cheswold, DE $82,297

Clayton, DE $82,300 Dagsboro, DE $81,352 Delmar, DE $81,222 Ellendale, DE $81,468 Felton, DE $81,927 Fenwick Island, DE $81,370 Frankford, DE $81,228 Frederica, DE $82,008

Georgetown, DE $81,321 Greenwood, DE $81,698 Harbeson, DE $81,408 Harrington, DE $81,823 Hartly, DE $82,078 Houston, DE $81,706 Kenton, DE $82,304 Laurel, DE $81,273

Yorklyn, DE $82,019

Cryptologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cryptologist'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 June 01, 2026

$74,357

Average $82,096/year

$90,324

$6,196

Average $6,841/month

$7,527

$1,430

Average $1,579/week

$1,737

$36

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,324	$7,527	$1,737	$43
Average	$82,096	$6,841	$1,579	$39
25th Percentile	$74,357	$6,196	$1,430	$36

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