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 $111,250, a Cyber Security Engineer (4-7 years)earns $137,808, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $159,100, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $187,514, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $219,169,

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 $151,494, California $150,919, Massachusetts $148,908. 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: VP of IS and Cyber Security: $252,933; Senior Cyber Security Engineer: $212,530; Principal Cyber-security Engineer: $185,670; Cyber Security Research Engineer: $144,510; Cyber Security: $136,692.

Cyber Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cyber Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cyber Security Engineer in Delaware is $138,564 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): $158,195
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,617 to $148,840
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,382

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Cyber Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,840	$12,403	$2,862	$72
Average	$138,564	$11,547	$2,665	$67
25th Percentile	$130,617	$10,885	$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): $111,250
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,808
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $159,100
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $187,514
Expert (over 8 years): $219,169

Levels	Salary
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$111,250
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$137,808
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$159,100
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$187,514
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$219,169

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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: $151,494.
California: $150,919.
Massachusetts: $148,908.

District of Columbia $151,494 California $150,919 Massachusetts $148,908 Washington $148,360 New Jersey $148,306 Alaska $148,114 Connecticut $146,226 New York $145,460

Hawaii $143,011 Rhode Island $141,861 Maryland $141,081 Minnesota $140,014 Colorado $139,604 Illinois $139,467 Oregon $138,947 Delaware $138,564

New Hampshire $138,323 Virginia $137,784 Pennsylvania $136,210 Nevada $135,417 North Dakota $135,157 Michigan $134,746 Wisconsin $134,596 Vermont $134,295

Texas $133,460 Maine $133,405 Arizona $133,323 Ohio $133,227 Georgia $131,969 Indiana $131,339 Wyoming $131,216 Utah $131,025

Iowa $130,942 Kansas $130,286 Louisiana $130,094 North Carolina $130,026 Missouri $129,998 Florida $129,465 Montana $129,177 Nebraska $128,904

Kentucky $128,753 South Carolina $128,206 Tennessee $127,864 Idaho $127,727 New Mexico $126,728 Oklahoma $126,509 Alabama $125,702 South Dakota $124,347

Arkansas $123,609 West Virginia $123,212 Mississippi $122,021

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: $143,407
Little Creek: $142,080
Magnolia: $142,668

Lincoln, DE $143,407 Little Creek, DE $142,080 Magnolia, DE $142,668 Milford, DE $143,407 Marydel, DE $141,546 Millsboro, DE $143,407 Millville, DE $144,365 Milton, DE $143,407

Nassau, DE $143,407 Ocean View, DE $144,365 Rehoboth Beach, DE $144,365 Seaford, DE $141,902 Selbyville, DE $144,365 Smyrna, DE $141,382 Viola, DE $142,668 Woodside, DE $142,258

Bear, DE $140,342 Newark, DE $140,397 Claymont, DE $140,507 Delaware City, DE $140,397 Hockessin, DE $140,507 Kirkwood, DE $140,397 Middletown, DE $141,095 Montchanin, DE $140,507

New Castle, DE $140,507 Odessa, DE $141,287 Port Penn, DE $140,014 Rockland, DE $140,507 Saint Georges, DE $140,397 Townsend, DE $141,081 Winterthur, DE $140,507 Lewes, DE $143,407

Wilmington, DE $140,507 Dover, DE $142,012 Dover Afb, DE $142,340 Bethany Beach, DE $144,365 Bethel, DE $141,902 Bridgeville, DE $143,407 Camden Wyoming, DE $142,162 Cheswold, DE $141,683

Clayton, DE $141,328 Dagsboro, DE $144,365 Delmar, DE $141,902 Ellendale, DE $143,407 Felton, DE $143,407 Fenwick Island, DE $144,365 Frankford, DE $144,365 Frederica, DE $143,407

Georgetown, DE $143,407 Greenwood, DE $143,407 Harbeson, DE $143,407 Harrington, DE $143,407 Hartly, DE $141,259 Houston, DE $143,407 Kenton, DE $141,328 Laurel, DE $141,902

Yorklyn, DE $140,507

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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$130,617

Average $138,564/year

$148,840

$10,885

Average $11,547/month

$12,403

$2,512

Average $2,665/week

$2,862

$63

Average $67/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,840	$12,403	$2,862	$72
Average	$138,564	$11,547	$2,665	$67
25th Percentile	$130,617	$10,885	$2,512	$63

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