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

A Security Contractor's salary grows with experience: a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $50,952, a Manufacturing Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $62,558, a Security Contractor (3-5 years)earns $70,529, a Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor (5+ years)earns $100,777, a Manufacturing Engineer Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $128,218,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Contractor?

Security Contractor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Contractor roles are District of Columbia $75,713, California $75,425, Massachusetts $74,420. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Contractor roles make?

Salaries for Security Contractor level roles vary by specialization: Mechanical Contractor: $96,969; Tile Contractor: $81,114; Builder Contractor: $73,257; Contractor: $64,156; Painting Contractor: $62,188.

Security Contractor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Contractor make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Contractor in Delaware is $69,251 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,584
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,116 to $75,183
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,530

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Security Contractor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,183	$6,265	$1,446	$36
Average	$69,251	$5,771	$1,332	$33
25th Percentile	$63,116	$5,260	$1,214	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Security Contractor Salaries

A Security Contractor'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 Contractor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Contractor'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): $50,952
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,558
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,529
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,777
Expert (over 8 years): $128,218

Levels	Salary
Manufactu... Level Security Contractor	$50,952
Manufactu... Level Security Contractor	$62,558
Security ... Level Security Contractor	$70,529
Manufactu... Level Security Contractor	$100,777
Manufactu... Level Security Contractor	$128,218

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

District of Columbia: $75,713.
California: $75,425.
Massachusetts: $74,420.

District of Columbia $75,713 California $75,425 Massachusetts $74,420 Washington $74,147 New Jersey $74,119 Alaska $74,024 Connecticut $73,080 New York $72,697

Hawaii $71,473 Rhode Island $70,899 Maryland $70,509 Minnesota $69,975 Colorado $69,770 Illinois $69,702 Oregon $69,442 Delaware $69,251

New Hampshire $69,130 Virginia $68,861 Pennsylvania $68,074 Nevada $67,678 North Dakota $67,548 Michigan $67,343 Wisconsin $67,267 Vermont $67,117

Texas $66,700 Maine $66,673 Arizona $66,632 Ohio $66,584 Georgia $65,955 Indiana $65,640 Wyoming $65,578 Utah $65,483

Iowa $65,442 Kansas $65,113 Louisiana $65,018 North Carolina $64,984 Missouri $64,970 Florida $64,703 Montana $64,560 Nebraska $64,423

Kentucky $64,348 South Carolina $64,074 Tennessee $63,903 Idaho $63,835 New Mexico $63,336 Oklahoma $63,226 Alabama $62,823 South Dakota $62,146

Arkansas $61,776 West Virginia $61,578 Mississippi $60,983

Top Paying Cities for Security Contractors

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: $68,939
Little Creek: $69,443
Magnolia: $69,344

Lincoln, DE $68,939 Little Creek, DE $69,443 Magnolia, DE $69,344 Milford, DE $69,114 Marydel, DE $69,227 Millsboro, DE $68,649 Millville, DE $68,755 Milton, DE $68,874

Nassau, DE $68,924 Ocean View, DE $68,744 Rehoboth Beach, DE $68,876 Seaford, DE $68,915 Selbyville, DE $68,630 Smyrna, DE $69,491 Viola, DE $69,171 Woodside, DE $69,357

Bear, DE $69,197 Newark, DE $69,171 Claymont, DE $69,313 Delaware City, DE $69,240 Hockessin, DE $69,165 Kirkwood, DE $69,227 Middletown, DE $69,254 Montchanin, DE $69,181

New Castle, DE $69,191 Odessa, DE $69,288 Port Penn, DE $69,335 Rockland, DE $69,188 Saint Georges, DE $69,232 Townsend, DE $69,339 Winterthur, DE $69,196 Lewes, DE $68,901

Wilmington, DE $69,168 Dover, DE $69,443 Dover Afb, DE $69,078 Bethany Beach, DE $68,671 Bethel, DE $68,742 Bridgeville, DE $68,905 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,248 Cheswold, DE $69,421

Clayton, DE $69,423 Dagsboro, DE $68,623 Delmar, DE $68,513 Ellendale, DE $68,721 Felton, DE $69,108 Fenwick Island, DE $68,639 Frankford, DE $68,519 Frederica, DE $69,177

Georgetown, DE $68,598 Greenwood, DE $68,915 Harbeson, DE $68,671 Harrington, DE $69,021 Hartly, DE $69,236 Houston, DE $68,922 Kenton, DE $69,426 Laurel, DE $68,556

Yorklyn, DE $69,186

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

Understanding how a Security Contractor'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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$63,116

Average $69,251/year

$75,183

$5,260

Average $5,771/month

$6,265

$1,214

Average $1,332/week

$1,446

$30

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,183	$6,265	$1,446	$36
Average	$69,251	$5,771	$1,332	$33
25th Percentile	$63,116	$5,260	$1,214	$30

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