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 $113,890, a Cyber Security Engineer (4-7 years)earns $141,095, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $162,908, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $192,009, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $224,425,

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 $151,500, California $150,926, Massachusetts $148,914. 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: $308,515; Senior Cyber Security Engineer: $212,530; Principal Cyber-security Engineer: $185,755; Cyber Security Research Engineer: $144,508; Cyber Security: $136,698.

Cyber Security Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cyber Security Engineer in Rhode Island is $141,867 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): $161,932
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,707 to $152,370
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,277

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Cyber Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,370	$12,698	$2,930	$73
Average	$141,867	$11,822	$2,728	$68
25th Percentile	$133,707	$11,142	$2,571	$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): $113,890
Early Career (1-2 years): $141,095
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $162,908
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $192,009
Expert (over 8 years): $224,425

Levels	Salary
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$113,890
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$141,095
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$162,908
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$192,009
Cyber Sec... Level Cyber Security Engineer	$224,425

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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: $151,500.
California: $150,926.
Massachusetts: $148,914.

District of Columbia $151,500 California $150,926 Massachusetts $148,914 Washington $148,367 New Jersey $148,312 Alaska $148,121 Connecticut $146,232 New York $145,466

Hawaii $143,017 Rhode Island $141,867 Maryland $141,087 Minnesota $140,020 Colorado $139,610 Illinois $139,473 Oregon $138,953 Delaware $138,570

New Hampshire $138,329 Virginia $137,790 Pennsylvania $136,216 Nevada $135,423 North Dakota $135,163 Michigan $134,752 Wisconsin $134,602 Vermont $134,301

Texas $133,466 Maine $133,411 Arizona $133,329 Ohio $133,233 Georgia $131,974 Indiana $131,345 Wyoming $131,222 Utah $131,030

Iowa $130,948 Kansas $130,291 Louisiana $130,100 North Carolina $130,031 Missouri $130,004 Florida $129,470 Montana $129,183 Nebraska $128,909

Kentucky $128,759 South Carolina $128,212 Tennessee $127,870 Idaho $127,733 New Mexico $126,734 Oklahoma $126,515 Alabama $125,708 South Dakota $124,353

Arkansas $123,614 West Virginia $123,217 Mississippi $122,027

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: $144,194
Albion: $141,799
Ashaway: $144,741

Adamsville, RI $144,194 Albion, RI $141,799 Ashaway, RI $144,741 Barrington, RI $141,799 Block Island, RI $143,988 Bradford, RI $144,645 Bristol, RI $141,662 Carolina, RI $143,468

Charlestown, RI $143,619 Chepachet, RI $141,525 Clayville, RI $141,662 Coventry, RI $141,525 West Greenwich, RI $141,430 East Greenwich, RI $141,621 Exeter, RI $144,645 Fiskeville, RI $141,799

Forestdale, RI $141,662 Foster, RI $141,430 Glendale, RI $141,430 Greene, RI $143,017 Greenville, RI $141,799 Harmony, RI $141,758 Harrisville, RI $141,525 Hope, RI $141,799

Hope Valley, RI $144,741 Hopkinton, RI $144,782 Jamestown, RI $143,332 Kenyon, RI $144,604 Little Compton, RI $144,139 Manville, RI $141,799 Mapleville, RI $141,430 Newport, RI $143,359

Middletown, RI $143,961 North Kingstown, RI $141,389 North Scituate, RI $141,758 Oakland, RI $141,566 Pascoag, RI $141,484 Pawtucket, RI $141,799 Central Falls, RI $141,799 Cumberland, RI $141,799

Lincoln, RI $141,799 Portsmouth, RI $142,784 Prudence Island, RI $141,525 Rockville, RI $144,782 Saunderstown, RI $143,414 Shannock, RI $144,563 Slatersville, RI $141,662 Slocum, RI $143,414

Tiverton, RI $144,235 Wakefield, RI $143,263 Kingston, RI $143,290 Narragansett, RI $143,318 Peace Dale, RI $143,263 Warren, RI $141,758 Warwick, RI $141,799 Westerly, RI $144,823

West Kingston, RI $143,373 West Warwick, RI $141,799 Wood River Junction, RI $144,645 Woonsocket, RI $141,662 North Smithfield, RI $141,758 Wyoming, RI $144,604 Providence, RI $141,799 Cranston, RI $141,799

North Providence, RI $141,799 East Providence, RI $141,799 Riverside, RI $141,799 Rumford, RI $141,799 Smithfield, RI $141,799 Johnston, RI $141,799

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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$133,707

Average $141,867/year

$152,370

$11,142

Average $11,822/month

$12,698

$2,571

Average $2,728/week

$2,930

$64

Average $68/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,370	$12,698	$2,930	$73
Average	$141,867	$11,822	$2,728	$68
25th Percentile	$133,707	$11,142	$2,571	$64

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