What are the main factors that influence an Access Control Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Access Control Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Access Control Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Access Control Specialist's salary?

An Access Control Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Identity & Access Control Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $69,955, an Access Control Specialist (2-4 years)earns $83,253, an Identity & Access Control Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $110,431, an Identity & Access Control Manager (7+ years)earns $146,676,

What are the highest paying states for an Access Control Specialist?

Access Control Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Access Control Specialist roles are District of Columbia $90,466, California $90,123, Massachusetts $88,922. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Access Control Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Access Control Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Identity & Access Control Manager: $145,302; InfoSec/Access Control Analyst IV: $139,840; Access Control Manager: $91,223; Access Control Administrator: $79,658; EPIC Security Access Specialist: $76,500.

Access Control Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Access Control Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Access Control Specialist in Delaware is $82,745 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Access Control Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,973
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,429 to $91,239
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,769

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Access Control Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,239	$7,603	$1,755	$44
Average	$82,745	$6,895	$1,591	$40
25th Percentile	$75,429	$6,286	$1,451	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Access Control Specialist Salaries

An Access Control Specialist'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 Do Access Control Specialist 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 Access Control Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,466.
California: $90,123.
Massachusetts: $88,922.

District of Columbia $90,466 California $90,123 Massachusetts $88,922 Washington $88,595 New Jersey $88,563 Alaska $88,448 Connecticut $87,321 New York $86,863

Hawaii $85,401 Rhode Island $84,714 Maryland $84,249 Minnesota $83,611 Colorado $83,366 Illinois $83,284 Oregon $82,974 Delaware $82,745

New Hampshire $82,601 Virginia $82,279 Pennsylvania $81,340 Nevada $80,866 North Dakota $80,711 Michigan $80,465 Wisconsin $80,376 Vermont $80,196

Texas $79,697 Maine $79,665 Arizona $79,616 Ohio $79,558 Georgia $78,807 Indiana $78,431 Wyoming $78,357 Utah $78,243

Iowa $78,194 Kansas $77,802 Louisiana $77,687 North Carolina $77,647 Missouri $77,630 Florida $77,312 Montana $77,140 Nebraska $76,977

Kentucky $76,887 South Carolina $76,560 Tennessee $76,356 Idaho $76,274 New Mexico $75,677 Oklahoma $75,547 Alabama $75,065 South Dakota $74,256

Arkansas $73,814 West Virginia $73,578 Mississippi $72,867

Top Paying Cities for Access Control Specialists

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: $82,372
Little Creek: $82,975
Magnolia: $82,856

Lincoln, DE $82,372 Little Creek, DE $82,975 Magnolia, DE $82,856 Milford, DE $82,582 Marydel, DE $82,717 Millsboro, DE $82,027 Millville, DE $82,154 Milton, DE $82,296

Nassau, DE $82,355 Ocean View, DE $82,140 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,297 Seaford, DE $82,344 Selbyville, DE $82,003 Smyrna, DE $83,033 Viola, DE $82,650 Woodside, DE $82,873

Bear, DE $82,681 Newark, DE $82,650 Claymont, DE $82,819 Delaware City, DE $82,733 Hockessin, DE $82,643 Kirkwood, DE $82,717 Middletown, DE $82,749 Montchanin, DE $82,662

New Castle, DE $82,674 Odessa, DE $82,790 Port Penn, DE $82,846 Rockland, DE $82,670 Saint Georges, DE $82,723 Townsend, DE $82,850 Winterthur, DE $82,680 Lewes, DE $82,328

Wilmington, DE $82,647 Dover, DE $82,975 Dover Afb, DE $82,538 Bethany Beach, DE $82,053 Bethel, DE $82,138 Bridgeville, DE $82,332 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,742 Cheswold, DE $82,949

Clayton, DE $82,951 Dagsboro, DE $81,996 Delmar, DE $81,864 Ellendale, DE $82,113 Felton, DE $82,575 Fenwick Island, DE $82,014 Frankford, DE $81,871 Frederica, DE $82,657

Georgetown, DE $81,965 Greenwood, DE $82,345 Harbeson, DE $82,052 Harrington, DE $82,471 Hartly, DE $82,727 Houston, DE $82,353 Kenton, DE $82,955 Laurel, DE $81,916

Yorklyn, DE $82,667

Access Control Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Access Control Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Access Control Specialist positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Access Control Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Access Control Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$99,294	$48.0	20%

Access Control Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Access Control Specialist'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 July 01, 2026

$75,429

Average $82,745/year

$91,239

$6,286

Average $6,895/month

$7,603

$1,451

Average $1,591/week

$1,755

$36

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,239	$7,603	$1,755	$44
Average	$82,745	$6,895	$1,591	$40
25th Percentile	$75,429	$6,286	$1,451	$36

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