Cyber Security Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Cyber Security Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cyber Security Associate in the United States is $86,929 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,047
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,948 to $96,936
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,130
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Cyber Security Associate Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $96,936 $8,078 $1,864 $47
Average $86,929 $7,244 $1,672 $42
25th Percentile $73,948 $6,162 $1,422 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Cyber Security Associate Salaries

A Cyber Security Associate'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 Security Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cyber Security Associate'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): $82,422
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,323
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,568
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,755
  • Expert (over 8 years): $93,796
Levels Salary
Entry Level Cyber Security Associate$82,422
Intermediate Level Cyber Security Associate$83,323
Senior Level Cyber Security Associate$86,568
Specialist Level Cyber Security Associate$91,755
Expert Level Cyber Security Associate$93,796
$82,422 0 yr
$83,323 < 2 yrs
$86,568 2-4 yrs
$91,755 5-8 yrs
$93,796 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Cyber Security Associates

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:

  • San Jose: $109,644
  • San Francisco: $108,566
  • Oakland: $106,158

Cyber Security Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cyber Security Associate'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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$73,948
Average $86,929/year
$96,936
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Average $7,244/month
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$1,422
Average $1,672/week
$1,864
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Average $42/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $96,936 $8,078 $1,864 $47
Average $86,929 $7,244 $1,672 $42
25th Percentile $73,948 $6,162 $1,422 $36

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