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

An Infrastructure Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Infrastructure Security Engineer (0-2 years)earns $86,033, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,449, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $139,933, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $156,520, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $172,945,

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

Infrastructure Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Infrastructure Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $94,602, California $94,243, Massachusetts $92,987. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Infrastructure Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Infrastructure Engineer V: $150,270; Cyber Infrastructure Security Manager: $141,900; Infrastructure Engineer IV: $134,500; Infrastructure Engineer: $129,279; Infrastructure Security Analyst: $129,220.

Infrastructure Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Infrastructure Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Infrastructure Security Engineer in Delaware is $86,528 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,379
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,565 to $93,255
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,316

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Infrastructure Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,255	$7,771	$1,793	$45
Average	$86,528	$7,211	$1,664	$42
25th Percentile	$78,565	$6,547	$1,511	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Infrastructure Security Engineer Salaries

An Infrastructure 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 Infrastructure Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Infrastructure 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): $86,033
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,449
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,933
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $156,520
Expert (over 8 years): $172,945

Levels	Salary
Infrastru... Level Infrastructure Security Engineer	$86,033
DevOps En... Level Infrastructure Security Engineer	$104,449
DevOps En... Level Infrastructure Security Engineer	$139,933
DevOps En... Level Infrastructure Security Engineer	$156,520
DevOps En... Level Infrastructure Security Engineer	$172,945

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

District of Columbia: $94,602.
California: $94,243.
Massachusetts: $92,987.

District of Columbia $94,602 California $94,243 Massachusetts $92,987 Washington $92,645 New Jersey $92,611 Alaska $92,491 Connecticut $91,312 New York $90,834

Hawaii $89,304 Rhode Island $88,587 Maryland $88,100 Minnesota $87,433 Colorado $87,177 Illinois $87,091 Oregon $86,767 Delaware $86,528

New Hampshire $86,377 Virginia $86,040 Pennsylvania $85,058 Nevada $84,562 North Dakota $84,400 Michigan $84,144 Wisconsin $84,050 Vermont $83,862

Texas $83,341 Maine $83,306 Arizona $83,255 Ohio $83,195 Georgia $82,409 Indiana $82,016 Wyoming $81,939 Utah $81,820

Iowa $81,768 Kansas $81,358 Louisiana $81,239 North Carolina $81,196 Missouri $81,179 Florida $80,846 Montana $80,666 Nebraska $80,495

Kentucky $80,401 South Carolina $80,060 Tennessee $79,846 Idaho $79,760 New Mexico $79,137 Oklahoma $79,000 Alabama $78,496 South Dakota $77,650

Arkansas $77,189 West Virginia $76,941 Mississippi $76,198

Top Paying Cities for Infrastructure 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:

Lincoln: $86,138
Little Creek: $86,768
Magnolia: $86,644

Lincoln, DE $86,138 Little Creek, DE $86,768 Magnolia, DE $86,644 Milford, DE $86,357 Marydel, DE $86,498 Millsboro, DE $85,776 Millville, DE $85,909 Milton, DE $86,058

Nassau, DE $86,120 Ocean View, DE $85,894 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,059 Seaford, DE $86,108 Selbyville, DE $85,752 Smyrna, DE $86,828 Viola, DE $86,428 Woodside, DE $86,661

Bear, DE $86,461 Newark, DE $86,428 Claymont, DE $86,605 Delaware City, DE $86,515 Hockessin, DE $86,421 Kirkwood, DE $86,498 Middletown, DE $86,532 Montchanin, DE $86,440

New Castle, DE $86,453 Odessa, DE $86,575 Port Penn, DE $86,633 Rockland, DE $86,449 Saint Georges, DE $86,504 Townsend, DE $86,638 Winterthur, DE $86,459 Lewes, DE $86,091

Wilmington, DE $86,425 Dover, DE $86,768 Dover Afb, DE $86,311 Bethany Beach, DE $85,804 Bethel, DE $85,893 Bridgeville, DE $86,095 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,524 Cheswold, DE $86,740

Clayton, DE $86,743 Dagsboro, DE $85,744 Delmar, DE $85,606 Ellendale, DE $85,866 Felton, DE $86,350 Fenwick Island, DE $85,763 Frankford, DE $85,613 Frederica, DE $86,435

Georgetown, DE $85,712 Greenwood, DE $86,109 Harbeson, DE $85,803 Harrington, DE $86,240 Hartly, DE $86,509 Houston, DE $86,117 Kenton, DE $86,747 Laurel, DE $85,660

Yorklyn, DE $86,446

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

Understanding how an Infrastructure 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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$78,565

Average $86,528/year

$93,255

$6,547

Average $7,211/month

$7,771

$1,511

Average $1,664/week

$1,793

$38

Average $42/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,255	$7,771	$1,793	$45
Average	$86,528	$7,211	$1,664	$42
25th Percentile	$78,565	$6,547	$1,511	$38

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