What are the main factors that influence an Offensive 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 An Offensive Security Engineer's salary?

An Offensive Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Scientist I - Biotech (0-2 years)earns $106,658, a Offensive Security Engineer (2-4 years)earns $127,684, a Scientist III - Biotech (4-7 years)earns $144,584,

What are the highest paying states for an Offensive Security Engineer?

Offensive Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Offensive Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $136,666, California $136,148, Massachusetts $134,333. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Offensive Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: staff security engineer: $164,853; Security Engineer Manager: $157,046; Operator Offensive Security Red Team: $110,575; Software Security Engineer: $105,793; Senior Security Engineer: $103,022.

Offensive Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Offensive Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Offensive Security Engineer in Delaware is $125,002 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,343
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,124 to $139,313
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,400

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Offensive Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,313	$11,609	$2,679	$67
Average	$125,002	$10,417	$2,404	$60
25th Percentile	$112,124	$9,344	$2,156	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Offensive Security Engineer Salaries

An Offensive 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 Offensive 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 Offensive Security Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $136,666.
California: $136,148.
Massachusetts: $134,333.

District of Columbia $136,666 California $136,148 Massachusetts $134,333 Washington $133,839 New Jersey $133,790 Alaska $133,617 Connecticut $131,914 New York $131,223

Hawaii $129,013 Rhode Island $127,976 Maryland $127,273 Minnesota $126,310 Colorado $125,940 Illinois $125,816 Oregon $125,347 Delaware $125,002

New Hampshire $124,784 Virginia $124,298 Pennsylvania $122,879 Nevada $122,163 North Dakota $121,928 Michigan $121,558 Wisconsin $121,422 Vermont $121,150

Texas $120,398 Maine $120,348 Arizona $120,274 Ohio $120,188 Georgia $119,052 Indiana $118,484 Wyoming $118,373 Utah $118,200

Iowa $118,126 Kansas $117,534 Louisiana $117,361 North Carolina $117,299 Missouri $117,275 Florida $116,793 Montana $116,534 Nebraska $116,287

Kentucky $116,151 South Carolina $115,658 Tennessee $115,349 Idaho $115,226 New Mexico $114,325 Oklahoma $114,127 Alabama $113,399 South Dakota $112,177

Arkansas $111,510 West Virginia $111,152 Mississippi $110,078

Top Paying Cities for Offensive 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: $129,371
Little Creek: $128,174
Magnolia: $128,705

Lincoln, DE $129,371 Little Creek, DE $128,174 Magnolia, DE $128,705 Milford, DE $129,371 Marydel, DE $127,692 Millsboro, DE $129,371 Millville, DE $130,235 Milton, DE $129,371

Nassau, DE $129,371 Ocean View, DE $130,235 Rehoboth Beach, DE $130,235 Seaford, DE $128,013 Selbyville, DE $130,235 Smyrna, DE $127,544 Viola, DE $128,705 Woodside, DE $128,334

Bear, DE $126,606 Newark, DE $126,656 Claymont, DE $126,754 Delaware City, DE $126,656 Hockessin, DE $126,754 Kirkwood, DE $126,656 Middletown, DE $127,285 Montchanin, DE $126,754

New Castle, DE $126,754 Odessa, DE $127,458 Port Penn, DE $126,310 Rockland, DE $126,754 Saint Georges, DE $126,656 Townsend, DE $127,273 Winterthur, DE $126,754 Lewes, DE $129,371

Wilmington, DE $126,754 Dover, DE $128,112 Dover Afb, DE $128,408 Bethany Beach, DE $130,235 Bethel, DE $128,013 Bridgeville, DE $129,371 Camden Wyoming, DE $128,248 Cheswold, DE $127,816

Clayton, DE $127,495 Dagsboro, DE $130,235 Delmar, DE $128,013 Ellendale, DE $129,371 Felton, DE $129,371 Fenwick Island, DE $130,235 Frankford, DE $130,235 Frederica, DE $129,371

Georgetown, DE $129,371 Greenwood, DE $129,371 Harbeson, DE $129,371 Harrington, DE $129,371 Hartly, DE $127,433 Houston, DE $129,371 Kenton, DE $127,495 Laurel, DE $128,013

Yorklyn, DE $126,754

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

Understanding how an Offensive 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 April 01, 2026

$112,124

Average $125,002/year

$139,313

$9,344

Average $10,417/month

$11,609

$2,156

Average $2,404/week

$2,679

$54

Average $60/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,313	$11,609	$2,679	$67
Average	$125,002	$10,417	$2,404	$60
25th Percentile	$112,124	$9,344	$2,156	$54

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