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

An IT Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $117,173 for beginners, reaching about $119,135 at mid-level, and approach $127,074 for experts.

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

IT Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $133,257, California $132,752, Massachusetts $130,982. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for IT Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: IT Security Director: $185,075; It Security Architect: $131,082; IT Security Technician: $110,019; IT Security Specialist: $90,136; IT Security Consultant: $89,998.

IT Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an IT Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Security Engineer in Delaware is $121,884 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,316
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,118 to $132,579
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,137

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IT Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,579	$11,048	$2,550	$64
Average	$121,884	$10,157	$2,344	$59
25th Percentile	$113,118	$9,426	$2,175	$54

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Key Factors That Influence IT Security Engineer Salaries

An IT 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 IT Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT 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): $117,173
Early Career (1-2 years): $117,827
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,135
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,243
Expert (over 8 years): $127,074

Levels	Salary
Entry Level IT Security Engineer	$117,173
Intermediate Level IT Security Engineer	$117,827
Senior Level IT Security Engineer	$119,135
Specialist Level IT Security Engineer	$124,243
Expert Level IT Security Engineer	$127,074

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

District of Columbia: $133,257.
California: $132,752.
Massachusetts: $130,982.

District of Columbia $133,257 California $132,752 Massachusetts $130,982 Washington $130,501 New Jersey $130,453 Alaska $130,284 Connecticut $128,623 New York $127,949

Hawaii $125,795 Rhode Island $124,784 Maryland $124,098 Minnesota $123,159 Colorado $122,798 Illinois $122,678 Oregon $122,221 Delaware $121,884

New Hampshire $121,672 Virginia $121,197 Pennsylvania $119,813 Nevada $119,115 North Dakota $118,887 Michigan $118,526 Wisconsin $118,393 Vermont $118,128

Texas $117,394 Maine $117,346 Arizona $117,274 Ohio $117,190 Georgia $116,082 Indiana $115,529 Wyoming $115,420 Utah $115,252

Iowa $115,180 Kansas $114,602 Louisiana $114,434 North Carolina $114,373 Missouri $114,349 Florida $113,880 Montana $113,627 Nebraska $113,386

Kentucky $113,254 South Carolina $112,773 Tennessee $112,472 Idaho $112,351 New Mexico $111,473 Oklahoma $111,280 Alabama $110,570 South Dakota $109,379

Arkansas $108,729 West Virginia $108,380 Mississippi $107,333

Top Paying Cities for IT 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: $126,144
Little Creek: $124,977
Magnolia: $125,494

Lincoln, DE $126,144 Little Creek, DE $124,977 Magnolia, DE $125,494 Milford, DE $126,144 Marydel, DE $124,507 Millsboro, DE $126,144 Millville, DE $126,987 Milton, DE $126,144

Nassau, DE $126,144 Ocean View, DE $126,987 Rehoboth Beach, DE $126,987 Seaford, DE $124,820 Selbyville, DE $126,987 Smyrna, DE $124,363 Viola, DE $125,494 Woodside, DE $125,133

Bear, DE $123,448 Newark, DE $123,496 Claymont, DE $123,593 Delaware City, DE $123,496 Hockessin, DE $123,593 Kirkwood, DE $123,496 Middletown, DE $124,110 Montchanin, DE $123,593

New Castle, DE $123,593 Odessa, DE $124,279 Port Penn, DE $123,159 Rockland, DE $123,593 Saint Georges, DE $123,496 Townsend, DE $124,098 Winterthur, DE $123,593 Lewes, DE $126,144

Wilmington, DE $123,593 Dover, DE $124,916 Dover Afb, DE $125,205 Bethany Beach, DE $126,987 Bethel, DE $124,820 Bridgeville, DE $126,144 Camden Wyoming, DE $125,049 Cheswold, DE $124,628

Clayton, DE $124,315 Dagsboro, DE $126,987 Delmar, DE $124,820 Ellendale, DE $126,144 Felton, DE $126,144 Fenwick Island, DE $126,987 Frankford, DE $126,987 Frederica, DE $126,144

Georgetown, DE $126,144 Greenwood, DE $126,144 Harbeson, DE $126,144 Harrington, DE $126,144 Hartly, DE $124,255 Houston, DE $126,144 Kenton, DE $124,315 Laurel, DE $124,820

Yorklyn, DE $123,593

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

Understanding how an IT 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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$113,118

Average $121,884/year

$132,579

$9,426

Average $10,157/month

$11,048

$2,175

Average $2,344/week

$2,550

$54

Average $59/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,579	$11,048	$2,550	$64
Average	$121,884	$10,157	$2,344	$59
25th Percentile	$113,118	$9,426	$2,175	$54

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