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

A Cybersecurity Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Security System Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $75,452, a Cybersecurity Engineer (2-4 years)earns $92,387, a Network Security System Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $115,892, a Network Security System Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $133,887, a Network Security Manager (7+ years)earns $152,089,

What are the highest paying states for a Cybersecurity Engineer?

Cybersecurity Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cybersecurity Engineer roles are District of Columbia $101,163, California $100,779, Massachusetts $99,436. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cybersecurity Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Cybersecurity Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer: $215,753; Cybersecurity Manager: $166,237; Cybersecurity Consultant: $145,480; Cybersecurity Researcher: $136,793; Cybersecurity Architect: $134,106.

Cybersecurity Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cybersecurity Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cybersecurity Engineer in Delaware is $92,529 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,215
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,666 to $94,458
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,328

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Cybersecurity Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,458	$7,872	$1,817	$45
Average	$92,529	$7,711	$1,779	$44
25th Percentile	$86,666	$7,222	$1,667	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Cybersecurity Engineer Salaries

A Cybersecurity 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 Cybersecurity Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cybersecurity 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): $75,452
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,387
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,892
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,887
Expert (over 8 years): $152,089

Levels	Salary
Network S... Level Cybersecurity Engineer	$75,452
Cybersecu... Level Cybersecurity Engineer	$92,387
Network S... Level Cybersecurity Engineer	$115,892
Network S... Level Cybersecurity Engineer	$133,887
Network S... Level Cybersecurity Engineer	$152,089

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

District of Columbia: $101,163.
California: $100,779.
Massachusetts: $99,436.

District of Columbia $101,163 California $100,779 Massachusetts $99,436 Washington $99,071 New Jersey $99,034 Alaska $98,906 Connecticut $97,645 New York $97,134

Hawaii $95,498 Rhode Island $94,731 Maryland $94,210 Minnesota $93,497 Colorado $93,223 Illinois $93,132 Oregon $92,784 Delaware $92,529

New Hampshire $92,368 Virginia $92,008 Pennsylvania $90,957 Nevada $90,427 North Dakota $90,254 Michigan $89,979 Wisconsin $89,879 Vermont $89,678

Texas $89,121 Maine $89,084 Arizona $89,029 Ohio $88,965 Georgia $88,125 Indiana $87,704 Wyoming $87,622 Utah $87,494

Iowa $87,439 Kansas $87,001 Louisiana $86,873 North Carolina $86,827 Missouri $86,809 Florida $86,453 Montana $86,261 Nebraska $86,078

Kentucky $85,977 South Carolina $85,612 Tennessee $85,384 Idaho $85,292 New Mexico $84,625 Oklahoma $84,479 Alabama $83,940 South Dakota $83,035

Arkansas $82,542 West Virginia $82,277 Mississippi $81,482

Top Paying Cities for Cybersecurity 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: $95,763
Little Creek: $94,877
Magnolia: $95,270

Lincoln, DE $95,763 Little Creek, DE $94,877 Magnolia, DE $95,270 Milford, DE $95,763 Marydel, DE $94,520 Millsboro, DE $95,763 Millville, DE $96,403 Milton, DE $95,763

Nassau, DE $95,763 Ocean View, DE $96,403 Rehoboth Beach, DE $96,403 Seaford, DE $94,758 Selbyville, DE $96,403 Smyrna, DE $94,411 Viola, DE $95,270 Woodside, DE $94,996

Bear, DE $93,716 Newark, DE $93,753 Claymont, DE $93,826 Delaware City, DE $93,753 Hockessin, DE $93,826 Kirkwood, DE $93,753 Middletown, DE $94,219 Montchanin, DE $93,826

New Castle, DE $93,826 Odessa, DE $94,347 Port Penn, DE $93,497 Rockland, DE $93,826 Saint Georges, DE $93,753 Townsend, DE $94,210 Winterthur, DE $93,826 Lewes, DE $95,763

Wilmington, DE $93,826 Dover, DE $94,831 Dover Afb, DE $95,050 Bethany Beach, DE $96,403 Bethel, DE $94,758 Bridgeville, DE $95,763 Camden Wyoming, DE $94,932 Cheswold, DE $94,612

Clayton, DE $94,374 Dagsboro, DE $96,403 Delmar, DE $94,758 Ellendale, DE $95,763 Felton, DE $95,763 Fenwick Island, DE $96,403 Frankford, DE $96,403 Frederica, DE $95,763

Georgetown, DE $95,763 Greenwood, DE $95,763 Harbeson, DE $95,763 Harrington, DE $95,763 Hartly, DE $94,329 Houston, DE $95,763 Kenton, DE $94,374 Laurel, DE $94,758

Yorklyn, DE $93,826

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

Understanding how a Cybersecurity 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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$86,666

Average $92,529/year

$94,458

$7,222

Average $7,711/month

$7,872

$1,667

Average $1,779/week

$1,817

$42

Average $44/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,458	$7,872	$1,817	$45
Average	$92,529	$7,711	$1,779	$44
25th Percentile	$86,666	$7,222	$1,667	$42

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