What are the main factors that influence an IT Security Analyst's salary?

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

How does experience change an IT Security Analyst's salary?

An IT Security Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,667 for beginners, reaching about $80,058 at mid-level, and approach $80,627 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an IT Security Analyst?

IT Security Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Security Analyst roles are District of Columbia $86,036, California $85,709, Massachusetts $84,567. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Security Analyst roles make?

Salaries for IT Security Analyst level roles vary by specialization: IT Security Director: $185,075; Data Security Analyst IV: $139,883; IT Security Engineer: $120,355; Data Security Analyst III: $119,703; Senior It Security Analyst: $119,409.

IT Security Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does an IT Security Analyst make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Security Analyst in Delaware is $78,693 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,475
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,554 to $86,430
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,966

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IT Security Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,430	$7,203	$1,662	$42
Average	$78,693	$6,558	$1,513	$38
25th Percentile	$72,554	$6,046	$1,395	$35

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Key Factors That Influence IT Security Analyst Salaries

An IT Security Analyst'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 IT Security Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Security Analyst'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): $77,667
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,351
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,058
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,399
Expert (over 8 years): $80,627

Levels	Salary
Entry Level IT Security Analyst	$77,667
Intermediate Level IT Security Analyst	$78,351
Senior Level IT Security Analyst	$80,058
Specialist Level IT Security Analyst	$80,399
Expert Level IT Security Analyst	$80,627

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How Do IT Security Analyst 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 IT Security Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,036.
California: $85,709.
Massachusetts: $84,567.

District of Columbia $86,036 California $85,709 Massachusetts $84,567 Washington $84,256 New Jersey $84,225 Alaska $84,116 Connecticut $83,044 New York $82,609

Hawaii $81,218 Rhode Island $80,565 Maryland $80,122 Minnesota $79,516 Colorado $79,283 Illinois $79,205 Oregon $78,910 Delaware $78,693

New Hampshire $78,556 Virginia $78,250 Pennsylvania $77,356 Nevada $76,905 North Dakota $76,758 Michigan $76,525 Wisconsin $76,439 Vermont $76,268

Texas $75,794 Maine $75,763 Arizona $75,716 Ohio $75,662 Georgia $74,947 Indiana $74,590 Wyoming $74,520 Utah $74,411

Iowa $74,364 Kansas $73,991 Louisiana $73,883 North Carolina $73,844 Missouri $73,828 Florida $73,525 Montana $73,362 Nebraska $73,207

Kentucky $73,121 South Carolina $72,810 Tennessee $72,616 Idaho $72,538 New Mexico $71,971 Oklahoma $71,847 Alabama $71,388 South Dakota $70,619

Arkansas $70,199 West Virginia $69,974 Mississippi $69,298

Top Paying Cities for IT Security Analysts

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: $81,443
Little Creek: $80,690
Magnolia: $81,024

Lincoln, DE $81,443 Little Creek, DE $80,690 Magnolia, DE $81,024 Milford, DE $81,443 Marydel, DE $80,387 Millsboro, DE $81,443 Millville, DE $81,987 Milton, DE $81,443

Nassau, DE $81,443 Ocean View, DE $81,987 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,987 Seaford, DE $80,589 Selbyville, DE $81,987 Smyrna, DE $80,293 Viola, DE $81,024 Woodside, DE $80,791

Bear, DE $79,703 Newark, DE $79,734 Claymont, DE $79,796 Delaware City, DE $79,734 Hockessin, DE $79,796 Kirkwood, DE $79,734 Middletown, DE $80,130 Montchanin, DE $79,796

New Castle, DE $79,796 Odessa, DE $80,239 Port Penn, DE $79,516 Rockland, DE $79,796 Saint Georges, DE $79,734 Townsend, DE $80,122 Winterthur, DE $79,796 Lewes, DE $81,443

Wilmington, DE $79,796 Dover, DE $80,651 Dover Afb, DE $80,837 Bethany Beach, DE $81,987 Bethel, DE $80,589 Bridgeville, DE $81,443 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,736 Cheswold, DE $80,464

Clayton, DE $80,262 Dagsboro, DE $81,987 Delmar, DE $80,589 Ellendale, DE $81,443 Felton, DE $81,443 Fenwick Island, DE $81,987 Frankford, DE $81,987 Frederica, DE $81,443

Georgetown, DE $81,443 Greenwood, DE $81,443 Harbeson, DE $81,443 Harrington, DE $81,443 Hartly, DE $80,223 Houston, DE $81,443 Kenton, DE $80,262 Laurel, DE $80,589

Yorklyn, DE $79,796

IT Security Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Security Analyst'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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$72,554

Average $78,693/year

$86,430

$6,046

Average $6,558/month

$7,203

$1,395

Average $1,513/week

$1,662

$35

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,430	$7,203	$1,662	$42
Average	$78,693	$6,558	$1,513	$38
25th Percentile	$72,554	$6,046	$1,395	$35

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