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

A Cyber Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Web Software Developer I (0-2 years)earns $74,378, a Cyber Engineer (2-4 years)earns $103,954, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $119,846, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $141,062, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $153,185,

What are the highest paying states for a Cyber Engineer?

Cyber Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cyber Engineer roles are District of Columbia $114,414, California $113,980, Massachusetts $112,461. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cyber Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Cyber Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Cyber Security Engineer: $212,530; Principal Cyber-security Engineer: $185,755; cyber software engineer: $162,500; Cyber Security Research Engineer: $144,508; Cyber Security Engineer: $136,832.

Cyber Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cyber Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cyber Engineer in Delaware is $104,648 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,691
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,190 to $114,093
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,668

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Cyber Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,093	$9,508	$2,194	$55
Average	$104,648	$8,721	$2,012	$50
25th Percentile	$94,190	$7,849	$1,811	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Cyber Engineer Salaries

A Cyber 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 Cyber Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cyber 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): $74,378
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,954
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,846
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,062
Expert (over 8 years): $153,185

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level Cyber Engineer	$74,378
Cyber Eng... Level Cyber Engineer	$103,954
Web Softw... Level Cyber Engineer	$119,846
Web Softw... Level Cyber Engineer	$141,062
Web Softw... Level Cyber Engineer	$153,185

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

District of Columbia: $114,414.
California: $113,980.
Massachusetts: $112,461.

District of Columbia $114,414 California $113,980 Massachusetts $112,461 Washington $112,047 New Jersey $112,006 Alaska $111,861 Connecticut $110,435 New York $109,857

Hawaii $108,007 Rhode Island $107,139 Maryland $106,550 Minnesota $105,744 Colorado $105,434 Illinois $105,330 Oregon $104,938 Delaware $104,648

New Hampshire $104,466 Virginia $104,059 Pennsylvania $102,871 Nevada $102,272 North Dakota $102,075 Michigan $101,765 Wisconsin $101,652 Vermont $101,424

Texas $100,794 Maine $100,753 Arizona $100,691 Ohio $100,618 Georgia $99,668 Indiana $99,192 Wyoming $99,099 Utah $98,955

Iowa $98,893 Kansas $98,397 Louisiana $98,252 North Carolina $98,200 Missouri $98,180 Florida $97,777 Montana $97,560 Nebraska $97,353

Kentucky $97,239 South Carolina $96,826 Tennessee $96,567 Idaho $96,464 New Mexico $95,710 Oklahoma $95,544 Alabama $94,935 South Dakota $93,912

Arkansas $93,354 West Virginia $93,054 Mississippi $92,155

Top Paying Cities for Cyber 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: $108,306
Little Creek: $107,304
Magnolia: $107,748

Lincoln, DE $108,306 Little Creek, DE $107,304 Magnolia, DE $107,748 Milford, DE $108,306 Marydel, DE $106,901 Millsboro, DE $108,306 Millville, DE $109,030 Milton, DE $108,306

Nassau, DE $108,306 Ocean View, DE $109,030 Rehoboth Beach, DE $109,030 Seaford, DE $107,170 Selbyville, DE $109,030 Smyrna, DE $106,777 Viola, DE $107,748 Woodside, DE $107,438

Bear, DE $105,992 Newark, DE $106,033 Claymont, DE $106,116 Delaware City, DE $106,033 Hockessin, DE $106,116 Kirkwood, DE $106,033 Middletown, DE $106,560 Montchanin, DE $106,116

New Castle, DE $106,116 Odessa, DE $106,705 Port Penn, DE $105,744 Rockland, DE $106,116 Saint Georges, DE $106,033 Townsend, DE $106,550 Winterthur, DE $106,116 Lewes, DE $108,306

Wilmington, DE $106,116 Dover, DE $107,252 Dover Afb, DE $107,500 Bethany Beach, DE $109,030 Bethel, DE $107,170 Bridgeville, DE $108,306 Camden Wyoming, DE $107,366 Cheswold, DE $107,004

Clayton, DE $106,736 Dagsboro, DE $109,030 Delmar, DE $107,170 Ellendale, DE $108,306 Felton, DE $108,306 Fenwick Island, DE $109,030 Frankford, DE $109,030 Frederica, DE $108,306

Georgetown, DE $108,306 Greenwood, DE $108,306 Harbeson, DE $108,306 Harrington, DE $108,306 Hartly, DE $106,684 Houston, DE $108,306 Kenton, DE $106,736 Laurel, DE $107,170

Yorklyn, DE $106,116

Cyber Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cyber 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

$94,190

Average $104,648/year

$114,093

$7,849

Average $8,721/month

$9,508

$1,811

Average $2,012/week

$2,194

$45

Average $50/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,093	$9,508	$2,194	$55
Average	$104,648	$8,721	$2,012	$50
25th Percentile	$94,190	$7,849	$1,811	$45

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