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 $51,821 at mid-level, and approach $55,232 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 $53,726, California $53,522, Massachusetts $52,809. 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: $136,955; Cyber Incident Handler: $126,347; Incident Response Manager: $122,750; Incident Commander: $121,021; cyber incident responder: $94,636.

Incident Handler Salary in Delaware

How much does an Incident Handler make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Incident Handler in Delaware is $49,140 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): $64,968
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,992 to $57,425
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,214

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Incident Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,425	$4,785	$1,104	$28
Average	$49,140	$4,095	$945	$24
25th Percentile	$44,992	$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): $47,661
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,821
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,867
Expert (over 8 years): $55,232

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Incident Handler	$46,326
Intermediate Level Incident Handler	$47,661
Senior Level Incident Handler	$51,821
Specialist Level Incident Handler	$54,867
Expert Level Incident Handler	$55,232

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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: $53,726.
California: $53,522.
Massachusetts: $52,809.

District of Columbia $53,726 California $53,522 Massachusetts $52,809 Washington $52,615 New Jersey $52,595 Alaska $52,527 Connecticut $51,858 New York $51,586

Hawaii $50,717 Rhode Island $50,310 Maryland $50,033 Minnesota $49,655 Colorado $49,509 Illinois $49,461 Oregon $49,276 Delaware $49,140

New Hampshire $49,055 Virginia $48,864 Pennsylvania $48,306 Nevada $48,024 North Dakota $47,932 Michigan $47,787 Wisconsin $47,733 Vermont $47,626

Texas $47,330 Maine $47,311 Arizona $47,282 Ohio $47,248 Georgia $46,801 Indiana $46,578 Wyoming $46,535 Utah $46,467

Iowa $46,438 Kansas $46,205 Louisiana $46,137 North Carolina $46,112 Missouri $46,103 Florida $45,914 Montana $45,812 Nebraska $45,715

Kentucky $45,661 South Carolina $45,467 Tennessee $45,346 Idaho $45,297 New Mexico $44,943 Oklahoma $44,865 Alabama $44,579 South Dakota $44,099

Arkansas $43,837 West Virginia $43,696 Mississippi $43,274

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: $50,858
Little Creek: $50,387
Magnolia: $50,596

Lincoln, DE $50,858 Little Creek, DE $50,387 Magnolia, DE $50,596 Milford, DE $50,858 Marydel, DE $50,198 Millsboro, DE $50,858 Millville, DE $51,198 Milton, DE $50,858

Nassau, DE $50,858 Ocean View, DE $51,198 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,198 Seaford, DE $50,324 Selbyville, DE $51,198 Smyrna, DE $50,140 Viola, DE $50,596 Woodside, DE $50,451

Bear, DE $49,771 Newark, DE $49,791 Claymont, DE $49,829 Delaware City, DE $49,791 Hockessin, DE $49,829 Kirkwood, DE $49,791 Middletown, DE $50,038 Montchanin, DE $49,829

New Castle, DE $49,829 Odessa, DE $50,106 Port Penn, DE $49,655 Rockland, DE $49,829 Saint Georges, DE $49,791 Townsend, DE $50,033 Winterthur, DE $49,829 Lewes, DE $50,858

Wilmington, DE $49,829 Dover, DE $50,363 Dover Afb, DE $50,480 Bethany Beach, DE $51,198 Bethel, DE $50,324 Bridgeville, DE $50,858 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,417 Cheswold, DE $50,247

Clayton, DE $50,121 Dagsboro, DE $51,198 Delmar, DE $50,324 Ellendale, DE $50,858 Felton, DE $50,858 Fenwick Island, DE $51,198 Frankford, DE $51,198 Frederica, DE $50,858

Georgetown, DE $50,858 Greenwood, DE $50,858 Harbeson, DE $50,858 Harrington, DE $50,858 Hartly, DE $50,096 Houston, DE $50,858 Kenton, DE $50,121 Laurel, DE $50,324

Yorklyn, DE $49,829

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 January 01, 2026

$44,992

Average $49,140/year

$57,425

$3,749

Average $4,095/month

$4,785

$865

Average $945/week

$1,104

$22

Average $24/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,425	$4,785	$1,104	$28
Average	$49,140	$4,095	$945	$24
25th Percentile	$44,992	$3,749	$865	$22

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