What are the main factors that influence a Cybersecurity 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 Cybersecurity Specialist?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Cybersecurity Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

How does experience change A Cybersecurity Specialist's salary?

A Cybersecurity Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Cybersecurity Specialist (2-4 years)earns $109,061, a Cyber Security Architect II (4-7 years)earns $135,130, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $156,034, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $183,913, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $214,965,

What are the highest paying states for a Cybersecurity Specialist?

Cybersecurity Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cybersecurity Specialist roles are District of Columbia $118,491, California $118,042, Massachusetts $116,469. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cybersecurity Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Cybersecurity Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Cybersecurity Administrator: $177,684; Cybersecurity Manager: $166,263; Cybersecurity Consultant: $145,478; Cybersecurity Researcher: $136,804; Cybersecurity Architect: $134,117.

Cybersecurity Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cybersecurity Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cybersecurity Specialist in Delaware is $108,378 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,003
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,542 to $117,604
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,587

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Cybersecurity Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,604	$9,800	$2,262	$57
Average	$108,378	$9,032	$2,084	$52
25th Percentile	$98,542	$8,212	$1,895	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Cybersecurity Specialist Salaries

A Cybersecurity 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 Experience Level Affects Cybersecurity Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cybersecurity Specialist'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): $109,061
Early Career (1-2 years): $135,130
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $156,034
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $183,913
Expert (over 8 years): $214,965

Levels	Salary
Cybersecu... Level Cybersecurity Specialist	$109,061
Cyber Sec... Level Cybersecurity Specialist	$135,130
Cyber Sec... Level Cybersecurity Specialist	$156,034
Cyber Sec... Level Cybersecurity Specialist	$183,913
Cyber Sec... Level Cybersecurity Specialist	$214,965

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

District of Columbia: $118,491.
California: $118,042.
Massachusetts: $116,469.

District of Columbia $118,491 California $118,042 Massachusetts $116,469 Washington $116,041 New Jersey $115,998 Alaska $115,848 Connecticut $114,371 New York $113,772

Hawaii $111,856 Rhode Island $110,957 Maryland $110,347 Minnesota $109,513 Colorado $109,191 Illinois $109,084 Oregon $108,678 Delaware $108,378

New Hampshire $108,190 Virginia $107,768 Pennsylvania $106,537 Nevada $105,917 North Dakota $105,713 Michigan $105,392 Wisconsin $105,275 Vermont $105,039

Texas $104,386 Maine $104,344 Arizona $104,279 Ohio $104,204 Georgia $103,220 Indiana $102,728 Wyoming $102,631 Utah $102,481

Iowa $102,417 Kansas $101,903 Louisiana $101,754 North Carolina $101,700 Missouri $101,679 Florida $101,261 Montana $101,037 Nebraska $100,823

Kentucky $100,705 South Carolina $100,277 Tennessee $100,009 Idaho $99,902 New Mexico $99,121 Oklahoma $98,950 Alabama $98,318 South Dakota $97,259

Arkansas $96,681 West Virginia $96,371 Mississippi $95,440

Top Paying Cities for Cybersecurity 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: $107,890
Little Creek: $108,680
Magnolia: $108,524

Lincoln, DE $107,890 Little Creek, DE $108,680 Magnolia, DE $108,524 Milford, DE $108,164 Marydel, DE $108,342 Millsboro, DE $107,437 Millville, DE $107,603 Milton, DE $107,790

Nassau, DE $107,868 Ocean View, DE $107,585 Rehoboth Beach, DE $107,792 Seaford, DE $107,853 Selbyville, DE $107,406 Smyrna, DE $108,755 Viola, DE $108,254 Woodside, DE $108,545

Bear, DE $108,295 Newark, DE $108,254 Claymont, DE $108,476 Delaware City, DE $108,362 Hockessin, DE $108,244 Kirkwood, DE $108,342 Middletown, DE $108,383 Montchanin, DE $108,269

New Castle, DE $108,285 Odessa, DE $108,437 Port Penn, DE $108,510 Rockland, DE $108,280 Saint Georges, DE $108,349 Townsend, DE $108,516 Winterthur, DE $108,293 Lewes, DE $107,831

Wilmington, DE $108,250 Dover, DE $108,680 Dover Afb, DE $108,107 Bethany Beach, DE $107,472 Bethel, DE $107,583 Bridgeville, DE $107,837 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,374 Cheswold, DE $108,645

Clayton, DE $108,648 Dagsboro, DE $107,397 Delmar, DE $107,224 Ellendale, DE $107,550 Felton, DE $108,156 Fenwick Island, DE $107,420 Frankford, DE $107,233 Frederica, DE $108,263

Georgetown, DE $107,356 Greenwood, DE $107,854 Harbeson, DE $107,471 Harrington, DE $108,019 Hartly, DE $108,355 Houston, DE $107,864 Kenton, DE $108,653 Laurel, DE $107,292

Yorklyn, DE $108,276

Cybersecurity Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cybersecurity 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 Internet and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Cybersecurity Specialist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cybersecurity Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Cybersecurity Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$132,221	$64.0	22%
Biotechnology	$130,054	$63.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$121,384	$58.0	12%
Insurance	$119,216	$57.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$117,048	$56.0	8%

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

Understanding how a Cybersecurity 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.

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$98,542

Average $108,378/year

$117,604

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Average $9,032/month

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Average $2,084/week

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Average $52/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,604	$9,800	$2,262	$57
Average	$108,378	$9,032	$2,084	$52
25th Percentile	$98,542	$8,212	$1,895	$47

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