Entry Level Cyber Security Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Cyber Security make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Cyber Security in the United States is $103,654 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,800
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,133 to $112,629
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,465
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Entry Level Cyber Security Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $112,629 $9,386 $2,166 $54
Average $103,654 $8,638 $1,993 $50
25th Percentile $94,133 $7,844 $1,810 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Cyber Security Salaries

An Entry Level Cyber Security'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 Entry Level Cyber Security Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Cyber Security'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): $105,637
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $130,882
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $151,124
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $178,124
  • Expert (over 8 years): $208,198
Levels Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Cyber Security$105,637
Cyber Sec... Level Entry Level Cyber Security$130,882
Cyber Sec... Level Entry Level Cyber Security$151,124
Cyber Sec... Level Entry Level Cyber Security$178,124
Cyber Sec... Level Entry Level Cyber Security$208,198
$105,637 0 yr
$130,882 < 2 yrs
$151,124 2-4 yrs
$178,124 5-8 yrs
$208,198 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Cyber Securities

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:

  • San Jose: $130,739
  • San Francisco: $129,307
  • Oakland: $126,582

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Cyber Security's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.87% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Security Architecture (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): Security architecture forms the foundation of a good cyber security strategy. It is a type of security design composed of multiple components, including the tools, processes, and technologies used to protect your business from external threats.
  • Application Security (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): Application security is the process of developing, adding, and testing security features within applications to prevent security vulnerabilities against threats such as unauthorized access and modification.
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Analysis 4.87%
Security Architecture 2.06%
Application Security 1.72%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Entry Level Cyber Security's salary.
  • Container: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Container
 $107,800
4%
Planning
 $107,800
4%
Commitment
 $106,764
3%
API
 $106,764
3%
Security Architecture
 $106,764
3%
Innovation
 $105,727
2%
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Entry Level Cyber Security Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Cyber Security'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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$94,133
Average $103,654/year
$112,629
$7,844
Average $8,638/month
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$1,810
Average $1,993/week
$2,166
$45
Average $50/hour
$54
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $112,629 $9,386 $2,166 $54
Average $103,654 $8,638 $1,993 $50
25th Percentile $94,133 $7,844 $1,810 $45

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Salary Trends for Entry Level Cyber Security

Salaries for an Entry Level Cyber Security can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,144 in 2023 to around $102,144 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Cyber Security salary trends, .

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