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 $115,494, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,722, a Network Security Engineer (7-10 years)earns $155,400, a Network Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $194,451, a Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $122,476,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Network Security Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Security Engineer in Rhode Island is $156,172 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $176,229
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,818 to $166,671
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,481

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Network Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,671	$13,889	$3,205	$80
Average	$156,172	$13,014	$3,003	$75
25th Percentile	$144,818	$12,068	$2,785	$70

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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): $115,494
Early Career (1-2 years): $135,722
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $155,400
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $194,451
Expert (over 8 years): $122,476

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$115,494
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$135,722
Network S... Level Network Security Engineer	$155,400
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$194,451
Network E... Level Network Security Engineer	$122,476

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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:

Adamsville: $158,733
Albion: $156,097
Ashaway: $159,335

Adamsville, RI $158,733 Albion, RI $156,097 Ashaway, RI $159,335 Barrington, RI $156,097 Block Island, RI $158,507 Bradford, RI $159,230 Bristol, RI $155,946 Carolina, RI $157,935

Charlestown, RI $158,100 Chepachet, RI $155,796 Clayville, RI $155,946 Coventry, RI $155,796 West Greenwich, RI $155,690 East Greenwich, RI $155,901 Exeter, RI $159,230 Fiskeville, RI $156,097

Forestdale, RI $155,946 Foster, RI $155,690 Glendale, RI $155,690 Greene, RI $157,437 Greenville, RI $156,097 Harmony, RI $156,052 Harrisville, RI $155,796 Hope, RI $156,097

Hope Valley, RI $159,335 Hopkinton, RI $159,381 Jamestown, RI $157,784 Kenyon, RI $159,185 Little Compton, RI $158,673 Manville, RI $156,097 Mapleville, RI $155,690 Newport, RI $157,814

Middletown, RI $158,477 North Kingstown, RI $155,645 North Scituate, RI $156,052 Oakland, RI $155,841 Pascoag, RI $155,750 Pawtucket, RI $156,097 Central Falls, RI $156,097 Cumberland, RI $156,097

Lincoln, RI $156,097 Portsmouth, RI $157,181 Prudence Island, RI $155,796 Rockville, RI $159,381 Saunderstown, RI $157,874 Shannock, RI $159,140 Slatersville, RI $155,946 Slocum, RI $157,874

Tiverton, RI $158,778 Wakefield, RI $157,709 Kingston, RI $157,739 Narragansett, RI $157,769 Peace Dale, RI $157,709 Warren, RI $156,052 Warwick, RI $156,097 Westerly, RI $159,426

West Kingston, RI $157,829 West Warwick, RI $156,097 Wood River Junction, RI $159,230 Woonsocket, RI $155,946 North Smithfield, RI $156,052 Wyoming, RI $159,185 Providence, RI $156,097 Cranston, RI $156,097

North Providence, RI $156,097 East Providence, RI $156,097 Riverside, RI $156,097 Rumford, RI $156,097 Smithfield, RI $156,097 Johnston, RI $156,097

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$144,818

Average $156,172/year

$166,671

$12,068

Average $13,014/month

$13,889

$2,785

Average $3,003/week

$3,205

$70

Average $75/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,671	$13,889	$3,205	$80
Average	$156,172	$13,014	$3,003	$75
25th Percentile	$144,818	$12,068	$2,785	$70

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