What are the main factors that influence an Incident Handler's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Incident Handler's salary?

An Incident Handler's salary grows with experience: starting around $46,326 for beginners, reaching about $51,819 at mid-level, and approach $55,221 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Incident Handler?

Incident Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Incident Handler roles are District of Columbia $53,733, California $53,529, Massachusetts $52,816. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Incident Handler roles make?

Salaries for Incident Handler level roles vary by specialization: Incident Manager: $136,906; Cyber Incident Handler: $126,354; Incident Response Manager: $122,706; Incident Commander: $120,976; cyber incident responder: $94,621.

Incident Handler Salary in Delaware

How much does an Incident Handler make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Incident Handler in Delaware is $49,147 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Incident Handler's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,929
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,987 to $57,408
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,200

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Incident Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,408	$4,784	$1,104	$28
Average	$49,147	$4,096	$945	$24
25th Percentile	$44,987	$3,749	$865	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Incident Handler Salaries

An Incident Handler'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 Incident Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Incident Handler'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): $46,326
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,666
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,819
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,857
Expert (over 8 years): $55,221

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Incident Handler	$46,326
Intermediate Level Incident Handler	$47,666
Senior Level Incident Handler	$51,819
Specialist Level Incident Handler	$54,857
Expert Level Incident Handler	$55,221

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How Do Incident Handler 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 Incident Handlers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,733.
California: $53,529.
Massachusetts: $52,816.

District of Columbia $53,733 California $53,529 Massachusetts $52,816 Washington $52,622 New Jersey $52,602 Alaska $52,534 Connecticut $51,864 New York $51,593

Hawaii $50,724 Rhode Island $50,316 Maryland $50,040 Minnesota $49,661 Colorado $49,516 Illinois $49,467 Oregon $49,283 Delaware $49,147

New Hampshire $49,061 Virginia $48,870 Pennsylvania $48,312 Nevada $48,031 North Dakota $47,938 Michigan $47,793 Wisconsin $47,739 Vermont $47,633

Texas $47,337 Maine $47,317 Arizona $47,288 Ohio $47,254 Georgia $46,808 Indiana $46,584 Wyoming $46,541 Utah $46,473

Iowa $46,444 Kansas $46,211 Louisiana $46,143 North Carolina $46,118 Missouri $46,109 Florida $45,919 Montana $45,818 Nebraska $45,720

Kentucky $45,667 South Carolina $45,473 Tennessee $45,352 Idaho $45,303 New Mexico $44,949 Oklahoma $44,871 Alabama $44,585 South Dakota $44,104

Arkansas $43,842 West Virginia $43,702 Mississippi $43,279

Top Paying Cities for Incident Handlers

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: $50,865
Little Creek: $50,394
Magnolia: $50,603

Lincoln, DE $50,865 Little Creek, DE $50,394 Magnolia, DE $50,603 Milford, DE $50,865 Marydel, DE $50,205 Millsboro, DE $50,865 Millville, DE $51,204 Milton, DE $50,865

Nassau, DE $50,865 Ocean View, DE $51,204 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,204 Seaford, DE $50,331 Selbyville, DE $51,204 Smyrna, DE $50,146 Viola, DE $50,603 Woodside, DE $50,457

Bear, DE $49,778 Newark, DE $49,797 Claymont, DE $49,836 Delaware City, DE $49,797 Hockessin, DE $49,836 Kirkwood, DE $49,797 Middletown, DE $50,045 Montchanin, DE $49,836

New Castle, DE $49,836 Odessa, DE $50,112 Port Penn, DE $49,661 Rockland, DE $49,836 Saint Georges, DE $49,797 Townsend, DE $50,040 Winterthur, DE $49,836 Lewes, DE $50,865

Wilmington, DE $49,836 Dover, DE $50,370 Dover Afb, DE $50,486 Bethany Beach, DE $51,204 Bethel, DE $50,331 Bridgeville, DE $50,865 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,423 Cheswold, DE $50,253

Clayton, DE $50,127 Dagsboro, DE $51,204 Delmar, DE $50,331 Ellendale, DE $50,865 Felton, DE $50,865 Fenwick Island, DE $51,204 Frankford, DE $51,204 Frederica, DE $50,865

Georgetown, DE $50,865 Greenwood, DE $50,865 Harbeson, DE $50,865 Harrington, DE $50,865 Hartly, DE $50,103 Houston, DE $50,865 Kenton, DE $50,127 Laurel, DE $50,331

Yorklyn, DE $49,836

Incident Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Incident Handler'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 April 01, 2026

$44,987

Average $49,147/year

$57,408

$3,749

Average $4,096/month

$4,784

$865

Average $945/week

$1,104

$22

Average $24/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,408	$4,784	$1,104	$28
Average	$49,147	$4,096	$945	$24
25th Percentile	$44,987	$3,749	$865	$22

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