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 $113,895, a Cyber Security Engineer (4-7 years)earns $141,090, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $162,889, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $191,985, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $224,396,

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 $151,496, California $150,921, Massachusetts $148,910. 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: $308,376; Senior Cyber Security Engineer: $212,522; Principal Cyber-security Engineer: $185,749; Cyber Security Research Engineer: $144,508; Cyber Security: $136,694.

Cyber Security Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Cyber Security Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cyber Security Engineer in Rhode Island is $141,863 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $161,962
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,593 to $152,384
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,063

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Cyber Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,384	$12,699	$2,930	$73
Average	$141,863	$11,822	$2,728	$68
25th Percentile	$133,593	$11,133	$2,569	$64

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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): $113,895
Early Career (1-2 years): $141,090
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $162,889
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $191,985
Expert (over 8 years): $224,396

Levels	Salary
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$113,895
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$141,090
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$162,889
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$191,985
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$224,396

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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: $151,496.
California: $150,921.
Massachusetts: $148,910.

District of Columbia $151,496 California $150,921 Massachusetts $148,910 Washington $148,363 New Jersey $148,308 Alaska $148,116 Connecticut $146,228 New York $145,462

Hawaii $143,013 Rhode Island $141,863 Maryland $141,083 Minnesota $140,016 Colorado $139,606 Illinois $139,469 Oregon $138,949 Delaware $138,566

New Hampshire $138,325 Virginia $137,786 Pennsylvania $136,212 Nevada $135,419 North Dakota $135,159 Michigan $134,748 Wisconsin $134,598 Vermont $134,297

Texas $133,462 Maine $133,407 Arizona $133,325 Ohio $133,229 Georgia $131,971 Indiana $131,341 Wyoming $131,218 Utah $131,026

Iowa $130,944 Kansas $130,288 Louisiana $130,096 North Carolina $130,028 Missouri $130,000 Florida $129,467 Montana $129,179 Nebraska $128,906

Kentucky $128,755 South Carolina $128,208 Tennessee $127,866 Idaho $127,729 New Mexico $126,730 Oklahoma $126,511 Alabama $125,704 South Dakota $124,349

Arkansas $123,610 West Virginia $123,214 Mississippi $122,023

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:

Adamsville: $144,189
Albion: $141,795
Ashaway: $144,737

Adamsville, RI $144,189 Albion, RI $141,795 Ashaway, RI $144,737 Barrington, RI $141,795 Block Island, RI $143,984 Bradford, RI $144,641 Bristol, RI $141,658 Carolina, RI $143,464

Charlestown, RI $143,615 Chepachet, RI $141,521 Clayville, RI $141,658 Coventry, RI $141,521 West Greenwich, RI $141,425 East Greenwich, RI $141,617 Exeter, RI $144,641 Fiskeville, RI $141,795

Forestdale, RI $141,658 Foster, RI $141,425 Glendale, RI $141,425 Greene, RI $143,013 Greenville, RI $141,795 Harmony, RI $141,754 Harrisville, RI $141,521 Hope, RI $141,795

Hope Valley, RI $144,737 Hopkinton, RI $144,778 Jamestown, RI $143,327 Kenyon, RI $144,600 Little Compton, RI $144,135 Manville, RI $141,795 Mapleville, RI $141,425 Newport, RI $143,355

Middletown, RI $143,957 North Kingstown, RI $141,384 North Scituate, RI $141,754 Oakland, RI $141,562 Pascoag, RI $141,480 Pawtucket, RI $141,795 Central Falls, RI $141,795 Cumberland, RI $141,795

Lincoln, RI $141,795 Portsmouth, RI $142,780 Prudence Island, RI $141,521 Rockville, RI $144,778 Saunderstown, RI $143,409 Shannock, RI $144,559 Slatersville, RI $141,658 Slocum, RI $143,409

Tiverton, RI $144,230 Wakefield, RI $143,259 Kingston, RI $143,286 Narragansett, RI $143,314 Peace Dale, RI $143,259 Warren, RI $141,754 Warwick, RI $141,795 Westerly, RI $144,819

West Kingston, RI $143,368 West Warwick, RI $141,795 Wood River Junction, RI $144,641 Woonsocket, RI $141,658 North Smithfield, RI $141,754 Wyoming, RI $144,600 Providence, RI $141,795 Cranston, RI $141,795

North Providence, RI $141,795 East Providence, RI $141,795 Riverside, RI $141,795 Rumford, RI $141,795 Smithfield, RI $141,795 Johnston, RI $141,795

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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$133,593

Average $141,863/year

$152,384

$11,133

Average $11,822/month

$12,699

$2,569

Average $2,728/week

$2,930

$64

Average $68/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,384	$12,699	$2,930	$73
Average	$141,863	$11,822	$2,728	$68
25th Percentile	$133,593	$11,133	$2,569	$64

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