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 $113,885, a Cyber Security Engineer (4-7 years)earns $141,100, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $162,922, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $192,031, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $224,453,

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 Rhode Island

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

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cyber Security Engineer in Rhode Island is $141,874 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): $161,964
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,751 to $152,390
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,356

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Cyber Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,390	$12,699	$2,931	$73
Average	$141,874	$11,823	$2,728	$68
25th Percentile	$133,751	$11,146	$2,572	$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): $113,885
Early Career (1-2 years): $141,100
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $162,922
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $192,031
Expert (over 8 years): $224,453

Levels	Salary
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$113,885
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$141,100
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$162,922
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$192,031
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$224,453

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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:

Adamsville: $143,647
Albion: $142,433
Ashaway: $143,375

Adamsville, RI $143,647 Albion, RI $142,433 Ashaway, RI $143,375 Barrington, RI $142,058 Block Island, RI $142,849 Bradford, RI $143,289 Bristol, RI $142,606 Carolina, RI $143,052

Charlestown, RI $143,104 Chepachet, RI $142,819 Clayville, RI $142,421 Coventry, RI $142,428 West Greenwich, RI $142,821 East Greenwich, RI $142,332 Exeter, RI $142,781 Fiskeville, RI $142,056

Forestdale, RI $143,150 Foster, RI $142,744 Glendale, RI $143,161 Greene, RI $142,931 Greenville, RI $142,110 Harmony, RI $142,294 Harrisville, RI $143,100 Hope, RI $142,145

Hope Valley, RI $143,249 Hopkinton, RI $143,438 Jamestown, RI $142,959 Kenyon, RI $143,034 Little Compton, RI $143,625 Manville, RI $142,621 Mapleville, RI $142,847 Newport, RI $143,102

Middletown, RI $143,165 North Kingstown, RI $142,577 North Scituate, RI $142,295 Oakland, RI $143,001 Pascoag, RI $143,194 Pawtucket, RI $141,846 Central Falls, RI $141,909 Cumberland, RI $142,715

Lincoln, RI $142,052 Portsmouth, RI $143,087 Prudence Island, RI $142,793 Rockville, RI $143,416 Saunderstown, RI $142,873 Shannock, RI $143,042 Slatersville, RI $143,152 Slocum, RI $142,868

Tiverton, RI $143,523 Wakefield, RI $142,994 Kingston, RI $142,940 Narragansett, RI $143,034 Peace Dale, RI $142,977 Warren, RI $142,425 Warwick, RI $142,028 Westerly, RI $143,409

West Kingston, RI $142,985 West Warwick, RI $142,202 Wood River Junction, RI $143,189 Woonsocket, RI $143,159 North Smithfield, RI $142,833 Wyoming, RI $143,042 Providence, RI $141,805 Cranston, RI $141,824

North Providence, RI $141,841 East Providence, RI $141,815 Riverside, RI $141,860 Rumford, RI $141,839 Smithfield, RI $142,127 Johnston, RI $141,889

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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$133,751

Average $141,874/year

$152,390

$11,146

Average $11,823/month

$12,699

$2,572

Average $2,728/week

$2,931

$64

Average $68/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,390	$12,699	$2,931	$73
Average	$141,874	$11,823	$2,728	$68
25th Percentile	$133,751	$11,146	$2,572	$64

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