What are the main factors that influence an Information 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 An Information Security Engineer's salary?

An Information Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Information Security Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,590, an Information Security Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $98,308, an Information Security Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $128,111, an Information Security Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $149,721, an Information Security Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $173,449,

What are the highest paying states for an Information Security Engineer?

Information Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Information Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,193, California $88,854, Massachusetts $87,670. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Information Security Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Information Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: VP, Information Security: $253,123; Information Security Engineer Manager: $146,072; Information Security Engineer IV: $139,190; Information Security Advisor: $117,153; Senior Information Security Engineer: $114,404.

Information Security Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Information Security Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Security Engineer in Hawaii is $84,198 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,015
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,640 to $92,477
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,670

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Information Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,477	$7,706	$1,778	$44
Average	$84,198	$7,017	$1,619	$40
25th Percentile	$77,640	$6,470	$1,493	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Information Security Engineer Salaries

An Information 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 Information Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information 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): $83,590
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,308
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,111
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,721
Expert (over 8 years): $173,449

Levels	Salary
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer	$83,590
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer	$98,308
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer	$128,111
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer	$149,721
Informati... Level Information Security Engineer	$173,449

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How Do Information 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 Information Security Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,193.
California: $88,854.
Massachusetts: $87,670.

District of Columbia $89,193 California $88,854 Massachusetts $87,670 Washington $87,348 New Jersey $87,316 Alaska $87,203 Connecticut $86,091 New York $85,640

Hawaii $84,198 Rhode Island $83,522 Maryland $83,062 Minnesota $82,434 Colorado $82,192 Illinois $82,112 Oregon $81,806 Delaware $81,580

New Hampshire $81,438 Virginia $81,121 Pennsylvania $80,195 Nevada $79,727 North Dakota $79,574 Michigan $79,333 Wisconsin $79,244 Vermont $79,067

Texas $78,575 Maine $78,543 Arizona $78,495 Ohio $78,438 Georgia $77,697 Indiana $77,327 Wyoming $77,254 Utah $77,141

Iowa $77,093 Kansas $76,706 Louisiana $76,594 North Carolina $76,553 Missouri $76,537 Florida $76,223 Montana $76,054 Nebraska $75,893

Kentucky $75,804 South Carolina $75,482 Tennessee $75,281 Idaho $75,200 New Mexico $74,612 Oklahoma $74,483 Alabama $74,008 South Dakota $73,210

Arkansas $72,775 West Virginia $72,542 Mississippi $71,841

Top Paying Cities for Information 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:

Aiea: $83,742
Anahola: $82,644
Captain Cook: $82,561

Aiea, HI $83,742 Anahola, HI $82,644 Captain Cook, HI $82,561 Eleele, HI $82,812 Ewa Beach, HI $83,668 Kapolei, HI $83,601 Haiku, HI $82,706 Hakalau, HI $82,520

Haleiwa, HI $83,440 Hana, HI $82,508 Hanalei, HI $82,536 Hanamaulu, HI $82,704 Hanapepe, HI $82,808 Hauula, HI $83,568 Hawaii National Park, HI $82,616 Hawi, HI $82,753

Hilo, HI $82,696 Princeville, HI $82,687 Holualoa, HI $82,594 Honaunau, HI $82,452 Honokaa, HI $82,558 Honomu, HI $82,688 Hoolehua, HI $82,452 Kaaawa, HI $83,595

Kahuku, HI $83,416 Kahului, HI $82,896 Kailua, HI $83,716 Ocean View, HI $82,663 Waikoloa, HI $82,655 Keauhou, HI $82,594 Kailua Kona, HI $82,694 Kalaheo, HI $82,713

Kalaupapa, HI $82,376 Kamuela, HI $82,600 Kaneohe, HI $83,698 Kapaa, HI $82,803 Kaumakani, HI $82,847 Kaunakakai, HI $82,550 Keaau, HI $82,752 Kealakekua, HI $82,709

Kealia, HI $82,737 Kekaha, HI $82,653 Kihei, HI $82,812 Kilauea, HI $82,689 Kapaau, HI $82,626 Koloa, HI $82,725 Kualapuu, HI $82,526 Kunia, HI $83,575

Kurtistown, HI $82,710 Lahaina, HI $82,727 Laie, HI $83,489 Lanai City, HI $82,526 Laupahoehoe, HI $82,734 Lawai, HI $82,847 Lihue, HI $82,704 Makawao, HI $82,769

Makaweli, HI $82,521 Maunaloa, HI $82,327 Mountain View, HI $82,667 Naalehu, HI $82,500 Ninole, HI $82,445 Ookala, HI $82,471 Paauilo, HI $82,572 Pahala, HI $82,523

Pahoa, HI $82,632 Paia, HI $82,731 Papaaloa, HI $82,745 Papaikou, HI $82,573 Pearl City, HI $83,682 Pepeekeo, HI $82,734 Puunene, HI $82,896 Volcano, HI $82,616

Wahiawa, HI $83,539 Pukalani, HI $82,769 Mililani, HI $83,639 Kula, HI $82,598 Waialua, HI $83,395 Waianae, HI $83,472 Wailuku, HI $82,768 Waimanalo, HI $83,700

Waimea, HI $82,840 Waipahu, HI $83,646 Honolulu, HI $83,771 J B P H H, HI $83,757 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $83,584 Schofield Barracks, HI $83,559 Fort Shafter, HI $83,771 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $83,771

Camp H M Smith, HI $83,753 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $83,671 Wake Island, HI $83,771

Information Security Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information 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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$77,640

Average $84,198/year

$92,477

$6,470

Average $7,017/month

$7,706

$1,493

Average $1,619/week

$1,778

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,477	$7,706	$1,778	$44
Average	$84,198	$7,017	$1,619	$40
25th Percentile	$77,640	$6,470	$1,493	$37

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