What are the main factors that influence a Principal Cyber-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 Principal Cyber-security Engineer's salary?

A Principal Cyber-security Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Cyber Security Architect II (4-7 years)earns $137,748, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $159,043, a Principal Cyber-security Engineer (7-10 years)earns $187,453, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $219,101, a Cyber Security Architecture Supervisor (12+ years)earns $135,527,

What are the highest paying states for a Principal Cyber-security Engineer?

Principal Cyber-security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Principal Cyber-security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $205,668, California $204,888, Massachusetts $202,157. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Principal Cyber-security Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Principal Cyber-security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Data Engineer: $171,173; Principal Database Engineer: $169,221; Principal Electronics Engineer: $167,285; Principal Engineer I: $165,734; Principal Algorithm Engineer: $158,400.

Principal Cyber-security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Principal Cyber-security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Principal Cyber-security Engineer in Delaware is $188,114 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $90.

However, a Principal Cyber-security Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $205,265
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $178,683 to $197,092
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,096

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Principal Cyber-security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$197,092	$16,424	$3,790	$95
Average	$188,114	$15,676	$3,618	$90
25th Percentile	$178,683	$14,890	$3,436	$86

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Key Factors That Influence Principal Cyber-security Engineer Salaries

A Principal Cyber-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 Principal Cyber-security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Principal Cyber-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): $137,748
Early Career (1-2 years): $159,043
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $187,453
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $219,101
Expert (over 8 years): $135,527

Levels	Salary
Cyber Sec... Level Principal Cyber-security Engineer	$137,748
Cyber Sec... Level Principal Cyber-security Engineer	$159,043
Principal... Level Principal Cyber-security Engineer	$187,453
Cyber Sec... Level Principal Cyber-security Engineer	$219,101
Cyber Sec... Level Principal Cyber-security Engineer	$135,527

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How Do Principal Cyber-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 Principal Cyber-security Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $205,668.
California: $204,888.
Massachusetts: $202,157.

District of Columbia $205,668 California $204,888 Massachusetts $202,157 Washington $201,414 New Jersey $201,340 Alaska $201,080 Connecticut $198,516 New York $197,476

Hawaii $194,151 Rhode Island $192,591 Maryland $191,532 Minnesota $190,083 Colorado $189,526 Illinois $189,340 Oregon $188,634 Delaware $188,114

New Hampshire $187,787 Virginia $187,055 Pennsylvania $184,919 Nevada $183,842 North Dakota $183,489 Michigan $182,932 Wisconsin $182,727 Vermont $182,319

Texas $181,185 Maine $181,111 Arizona $181,000 Ohio $180,870 Georgia $179,161 Indiana $178,306 Wyoming $178,139 Utah $177,879

Iowa $177,768 Kansas $176,876 Louisiana $176,616 North Carolina $176,523 Missouri $176,486 Florida $175,761 Montana $175,371 Nebraska $175,000

Kentucky $174,795 South Carolina $174,052 Tennessee $173,588 Idaho $173,402 New Mexico $172,046 Oklahoma $171,749 Alabama $170,653 South Dakota $168,814

Arkansas $167,811 West Virginia $167,272 Mississippi $165,656

Top Paying Cities for Principal Cyber-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: $194,690
Little Creek: $192,888
Magnolia: $193,687

Lincoln, DE $194,690 Little Creek, DE $192,888 Magnolia, DE $193,687 Milford, DE $194,690 Marydel, DE $192,164 Millsboro, DE $194,690 Millville, DE $195,990 Milton, DE $194,690

Nassau, DE $194,690 Ocean View, DE $195,990 Rehoboth Beach, DE $195,990 Seaford, DE $192,647 Selbyville, DE $195,990 Smyrna, DE $191,941 Viola, DE $193,687 Woodside, DE $193,129

Bear, DE $190,529 Newark, DE $190,603 Claymont, DE $190,752 Delaware City, DE $190,603 Hockessin, DE $190,752 Kirkwood, DE $190,603 Middletown, DE $191,551 Montchanin, DE $190,752

New Castle, DE $190,752 Odessa, DE $191,811 Port Penn, DE $190,083 Rockland, DE $190,752 Saint Georges, DE $190,603 Townsend, DE $191,532 Winterthur, DE $190,752 Lewes, DE $194,690

Wilmington, DE $190,752 Dover, DE $192,795 Dover Afb, DE $193,241 Bethany Beach, DE $195,990 Bethel, DE $192,647 Bridgeville, DE $194,690 Camden Wyoming, DE $192,999 Cheswold, DE $192,349

Clayton, DE $191,866 Dagsboro, DE $195,990 Delmar, DE $192,647 Ellendale, DE $194,690 Felton, DE $194,690 Fenwick Island, DE $195,990 Frankford, DE $195,990 Frederica, DE $194,690

Georgetown, DE $194,690 Greenwood, DE $194,690 Harbeson, DE $194,690 Harrington, DE $194,690 Hartly, DE $191,773 Houston, DE $194,690 Kenton, DE $191,866 Laurel, DE $192,647

Yorklyn, DE $190,752

Principal Cyber-security Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Principal Cyber-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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$178,683

Average $188,114/year

$197,092

$14,890

Average $15,676/month

$16,424

$3,436

Average $3,618/week

$3,790

$86

Average $90/hour

$95

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$197,092	$16,424	$3,790	$95
Average	$188,114	$15,676	$3,618	$90
25th Percentile	$178,683	$14,890	$3,436	$86

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