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

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

How does experience change A Junior Security Engineer's salary?

A Junior Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Managed Care Specialist (2-4 years)earns $54,374, a Junior Security Engineer (3-5 years)earns $83,797, a Managed Care Director (5+ years)earns $141,489, an SVP of Managed Care (5+ years)earns $192,585,

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Security Engineer?

Junior Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,149, California $88,811, Massachusetts $87,628. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Security Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Junior Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Junior Cyber Security Analyst: $150,171; Junior Engineer: $146,589; Junior Cyber Security Engineer: $133,747; Junior Cyber Security Specialist: $91,457; Security Engineer: $88,779.

Junior Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Security Engineer in Delaware is $81,540 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,211
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,706 to $89,743
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,843

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Junior Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,743	$7,479	$1,726	$43
Average	$81,540	$6,795	$1,568	$39
25th Percentile	$70,706	$5,892	$1,360	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Security Engineer Salaries

A Junior Security Engineer'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 Do Junior Security Engineer 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 Junior Security Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,149.
California: $88,811.
Massachusetts: $87,628.

District of Columbia $89,149 California $88,811 Massachusetts $87,628 Washington $87,305 New Jersey $87,273 Alaska $87,161 Connecticut $86,049 New York $85,598

Hawaii $84,157 Rhode Island $83,481 Maryland $83,022 Minnesota $82,394 Colorado $82,152 Illinois $82,072 Oregon $81,766 Delaware $81,540

New Hampshire $81,399 Virginia $81,081 Pennsylvania $80,155 Nevada $79,688 North Dakota $79,535 Michigan $79,294 Wisconsin $79,205 Vermont $79,028

Texas $78,537 Maine $78,505 Arizona $78,457 Ohio $78,400 Georgia $77,659 Indiana $77,289 Wyoming $77,217 Utah $77,104

Iowa $77,056 Kansas $76,669 Louisiana $76,556 North Carolina $76,516 Missouri $76,500 Florida $76,186 Montana $76,017 Nebraska $75,856

Kentucky $75,767 South Carolina $75,445 Tennessee $75,244 Idaho $75,163 New Mexico $74,576 Oklahoma $74,447 Alabama $73,972 South Dakota $73,175

Arkansas $72,740 West Virginia $72,506 Mississippi $71,806

Top Paying Cities for Junior Security Engineers

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: $84,391
Little Creek: $83,610
Magnolia: $83,956

Lincoln, DE $84,391 Little Creek, DE $83,610 Magnolia, DE $83,956 Milford, DE $84,391 Marydel, DE $83,296 Millsboro, DE $84,391 Millville, DE $84,954 Milton, DE $84,391

Nassau, DE $84,391 Ocean View, DE $84,954 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,954 Seaford, DE $83,505 Selbyville, DE $84,954 Smyrna, DE $83,199 Viola, DE $83,956 Woodside, DE $83,714

Bear, DE $82,587 Newark, DE $82,619 Claymont, DE $82,684 Delaware City, DE $82,619 Hockessin, DE $82,684 Kirkwood, DE $82,619 Middletown, DE $83,030 Montchanin, DE $82,684

New Castle, DE $82,684 Odessa, DE $83,143 Port Penn, DE $82,394 Rockland, DE $82,684 Saint Georges, DE $82,619 Townsend, DE $83,022 Winterthur, DE $82,684 Lewes, DE $84,391

Wilmington, DE $82,684 Dover, DE $83,569 Dover Afb, DE $83,763 Bethany Beach, DE $84,954 Bethel, DE $83,505 Bridgeville, DE $84,391 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,658 Cheswold, DE $83,376

Clayton, DE $83,167 Dagsboro, DE $84,954 Delmar, DE $83,505 Ellendale, DE $84,391 Felton, DE $84,391 Fenwick Island, DE $84,954 Frankford, DE $84,954 Frederica, DE $84,391

Georgetown, DE $84,391 Greenwood, DE $84,391 Harbeson, DE $84,391 Harrington, DE $84,391 Hartly, DE $83,127 Houston, DE $84,391 Kenton, DE $83,167 Laurel, DE $83,505

Yorklyn, DE $82,684

Junior Security Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Security Engineer'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 February 01, 2026

$70,706

Average $81,540/year

$89,743

$5,892

Average $6,795/month

$7,479

$1,360

Average $1,568/week

$1,726

$34

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,743	$7,479	$1,726	$43
Average	$81,540	$6,795	$1,568	$39
25th Percentile	$70,706	$5,892	$1,360	$34

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