What are the main factors that influence a Network 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 A Network Security Engineer's salary?

A Network Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $112,810, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,567, a Network Security Engineer (7-10 years)earns $151,788, a Network Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $189,932, a Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $119,629,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Security Engineer?

Network Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $166,776, California $166,144, Massachusetts $163,930. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Network Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,651; Network Security Senior Manager: $180,085; Network Security Manager: $153,434; Network Engineer V: $153,162; Network And Security Engineer: $146,170.

Network Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Security Engineer in Delaware is $152,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $172,133
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,452 to $162,797
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $131,355

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Network Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,797	$13,566	$3,131	$78
Average	$152,542	$12,712	$2,933	$73
25th Percentile	$141,452	$11,788	$2,720	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Network Security Engineer Salaries

A Network 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 Network Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network 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): $112,810
Early Career (1-2 years): $132,567
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $151,788
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $189,932
Expert (over 8 years): $119,629

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$112,810
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$132,567
Network S... Level Network Security Engineer	$151,788
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$189,932
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$119,629

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

District of Columbia: $166,776.
California: $166,144.
Massachusetts: $163,930.

District of Columbia $166,776 California $166,144 Massachusetts $163,930 Washington $163,327 New Jersey $163,267 Alaska $163,056 Connecticut $160,977 New York $160,134

Hawaii $157,437 Rhode Island $156,172 Maryland $155,314 Minnesota $154,139 Colorado $153,687 Illinois $153,536 Oregon $152,964 Delaware $152,542

New Hampshire $152,277 Virginia $151,683 Pennsylvania $149,951 Nevada $149,078 North Dakota $148,791 Michigan $148,339 Wisconsin $148,174 Vermont $147,842

Texas $146,924 Maine $146,863 Arizona $146,773 Ohio $146,667 Georgia $145,282 Indiana $144,589 Wyoming $144,453 Utah $144,242

Iowa $144,152 Kansas $143,429 Louisiana $143,218 North Carolina $143,143 Missouri $143,113 Florida $142,525 Montana $142,209 Nebraska $141,908

Kentucky $141,742 South Carolina $141,139 Tennessee $140,763 Idaho $140,612 New Mexico $139,513 Oklahoma $139,272 Alabama $138,383 South Dakota $136,892

Arkansas $136,078 West Virginia $135,641 Mississippi $134,331

Top Paying Cities for Network 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: $157,874
Little Creek: $156,413
Magnolia: $157,061

Lincoln, DE $157,874 Little Creek, DE $156,413 Magnolia, DE $157,061 Milford, DE $157,874 Marydel, DE $155,826 Millsboro, DE $157,874 Millville, DE $158,929 Milton, DE $157,874

Nassau, DE $157,874 Ocean View, DE $158,929 Rehoboth Beach, DE $158,929 Seaford, DE $156,217 Selbyville, DE $158,929 Smyrna, DE $155,645 Viola, DE $157,061 Woodside, DE $156,609

Bear, DE $154,500 Newark, DE $154,560 Claymont, DE $154,681 Delaware City, DE $154,560 Hockessin, DE $154,681 Kirkwood, DE $154,560 Middletown, DE $155,329 Montchanin, DE $154,681

New Castle, DE $154,681 Odessa, DE $155,540 Port Penn, DE $154,139 Rockland, DE $154,681 Saint Georges, DE $154,560 Townsend, DE $155,314 Winterthur, DE $154,681 Lewes, DE $157,874

Wilmington, DE $154,681 Dover, DE $156,338 Dover Afb, DE $156,699 Bethany Beach, DE $158,929 Bethel, DE $156,217 Bridgeville, DE $157,874 Camden Wyoming, DE $156,504 Cheswold, DE $155,976

Clayton, DE $155,585 Dagsboro, DE $158,929 Delmar, DE $156,217 Ellendale, DE $157,874 Felton, DE $157,874 Fenwick Island, DE $158,929 Frankford, DE $158,929 Frederica, DE $157,874

Georgetown, DE $157,874 Greenwood, DE $157,874 Harbeson, DE $157,874 Harrington, DE $157,874 Hartly, DE $155,509 Houston, DE $157,874 Kenton, DE $155,585 Laurel, DE $156,217

Yorklyn, DE $154,681

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

Understanding how a Network 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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$141,452

Average $152,542/year

$162,797

$11,788

Average $12,712/month

$13,566

$2,720

Average $2,933/week

$3,131

$68

Average $73/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,797	$13,566	$3,131	$78
Average	$152,542	$12,712	$2,933	$73
25th Percentile	$141,452	$11,788	$2,720	$68

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