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

A Cyber Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Cyber Security Architect I (2-4 years)earns $111,237, a Cyber Security Engineer (4-7 years)earns $137,821, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $159,135, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $187,567, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $219,235,

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

Cyber Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cyber Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $151,507, California $150,932, Massachusetts $148,921. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Cyber Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: SVP of IS and Cyber Security: $308,644; Senior Cyber Security Engineer: $212,522; Principal Cyber-security Engineer: $185,787; Cyber Security Research Engineer: $144,508; Cyber Security: $136,704.

Cyber Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cyber Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cyber Security Engineer in Delaware is $138,576 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $158,200
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,642 to $148,848
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,419

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Cyber Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,848	$12,404	$2,862	$72
Average	$138,576	$11,548	$2,665	$67
25th Percentile	$130,642	$10,887	$2,512	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Cyber Security Engineer Salaries

A Cyber 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 Experience Level Affects Cyber Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cyber Security Engineer'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): $111,237
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,821
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $159,135
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $187,567
Expert (over 8 years): $219,235

Levels	Salary
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$111,237
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$137,821
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$159,135
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$187,567
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$219,235

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

District of Columbia: $151,507.
California: $150,932.
Massachusetts: $148,921.

District of Columbia $151,507 California $150,932 Massachusetts $148,921 Washington $148,373 New Jersey $148,319 Alaska $148,127 Connecticut $146,239 New York $145,472

Hawaii $143,023 Rhode Island $141,874 Maryland $141,094 Minnesota $140,026 Colorado $139,616 Illinois $139,479 Oregon $138,959 Delaware $138,576

New Hampshire $138,335 Virginia $137,796 Pennsylvania $136,222 Nevada $135,429 North Dakota $135,169 Michigan $134,758 Wisconsin $134,608 Vermont $134,306

Texas $133,472 Maine $133,417 Arizona $133,335 Ohio $133,239 Georgia $131,980 Indiana $131,351 Wyoming $131,228 Utah $131,036

Iowa $130,954 Kansas $130,297 Louisiana $130,106 North Carolina $130,037 Missouri $130,010 Florida $129,476 Montana $129,189 Nebraska $128,915

Kentucky $128,765 South Carolina $128,217 Tennessee $127,875 Idaho $127,738 New Mexico $126,739 Oklahoma $126,520 Alabama $125,713 South Dakota $124,358

Arkansas $123,619 West Virginia $123,223 Mississippi $122,032

Top Paying Cities for Cyber 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: $137,952
Little Creek: $138,962
Magnolia: $138,762

Lincoln, DE $137,952 Little Creek, DE $138,962 Magnolia, DE $138,762 Milford, DE $138,302 Marydel, DE $138,529 Millsboro, DE $137,373 Millville, DE $137,585 Milton, DE $137,823

Nassau, DE $137,923 Ocean View, DE $137,562 Rehoboth Beach, DE $137,826 Seaford, DE $137,904 Selbyville, DE $137,333 Smyrna, DE $139,058 Viola, DE $138,417 Woodside, DE $138,789

Bear, DE $138,469 Newark, DE $138,417 Claymont, DE $138,700 Delaware City, DE $138,555 Hockessin, DE $138,405 Kirkwood, DE $138,529 Middletown, DE $138,583 Montchanin, DE $138,436

New Castle, DE $138,457 Odessa, DE $138,651 Port Penn, DE $138,744 Rockland, DE $138,450 Saint Georges, DE $138,539 Townsend, DE $138,752 Winterthur, DE $138,466 Lewes, DE $137,877

Wilmington, DE $138,412 Dover, DE $138,962 Dover Afb, DE $138,230 Bethany Beach, DE $137,417 Bethel, DE $137,559 Bridgeville, DE $137,883 Camden Wyoming, DE $138,570 Cheswold, DE $138,917

Clayton, DE $138,921 Dagsboro, DE $137,321 Delmar, DE $137,101 Ellendale, DE $137,517 Felton, DE $138,291 Fenwick Island, DE $137,351 Frankford, DE $137,112 Frederica, DE $138,428

Georgetown, DE $137,269 Greenwood, DE $137,905 Harbeson, DE $137,415 Harrington, DE $138,116 Hartly, DE $138,546 Houston, DE $137,919 Kenton, DE $138,928 Laurel, DE $137,187

Yorklyn, DE $138,446

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

Understanding how a Cyber 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.

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$130,642

Average $138,576/year

$148,848

$10,887

Average $11,548/month

$12,404

$2,512

Average $2,665/week

$2,862

$63

Average $67/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,848	$12,404	$2,862	$72
Average	$138,576	$11,548	$2,665	$67
25th Percentile	$130,642	$10,887	$2,512	$63

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