What are the main factors that influence an It Security Administrator's salary?

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

How does experience change An It Security Administrator's salary?

An It Security Administrator's salary grows with experience: an It Security Administrator (3-5 years)earns $88,490, an Information Security Supervisor (5+ years)earns $88,294, an Information Security Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $134,317, an Information Security Manager (5+ years)earns $148,167, an Information Security Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $187,321,

What are the highest paying states for an It Security Administrator?

It Security Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for It Security Administrator roles are District of Columbia $93,535, California $93,180, Massachusetts $91,938. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of It Security Administrator roles make?

Salaries for It Security Administrator level roles vary by specialization: IT Security Director: $185,092; Classified Security Administrator V: $148,156; IT Administrator: $137,838; IT Security Engineer: $120,357; Classified Security Administrator IV: $110,060.

It Security Administrator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an It Security Administrator make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an It Security Administrator in Rhode Island is $87,588 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an It Security Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,768
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,601 to $97,627
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,778

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It Security Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,627	$8,136	$1,877	$47
Average	$87,588	$7,299	$1,684	$42
25th Percentile	$74,601	$6,217	$1,435	$36

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Key Factors That Influence It Security Administrator Salaries

An It Security Administrator'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 It Security Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It Security Administrator'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): $88,490
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,294
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,317
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,167
Expert (over 8 years): $187,321

Levels	Salary
It Securi... Level It Security Administrator	$88,490
Informati... Level It Security Administrator	$88,294
Informati... Level It Security Administrator	$134,317
Informati... Level It Security Administrator	$148,167
Informati... Level It Security Administrator	$187,321

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How Do It Security Administrator 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 It Security Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,535.
California: $93,180.
Massachusetts: $91,938.

District of Columbia $93,535 California $93,180 Massachusetts $91,938 Washington $91,600 New Jersey $91,567 Alaska $91,448 Connecticut $90,283 New York $89,810

Hawaii $88,297 Rhode Island $87,588 Maryland $87,106 Minnesota $86,447 Colorado $86,194 Illinois $86,109 Oregon $85,788 Delaware $85,552

New Hampshire $85,403 Virginia $85,070 Pennsylvania $84,099 Nevada $83,609 North Dakota $83,448 Michigan $83,195 Wisconsin $83,102 Vermont $82,916

Texas $82,401 Maine $82,367 Arizona $82,316 Ohio $82,257 Georgia $81,480 Indiana $81,091 Wyoming $81,015 Utah $80,897

Iowa $80,846 Kansas $80,441 Louisiana $80,323 North Carolina $80,280 Missouri $80,263 Florida $79,934 Montana $79,757 Nebraska $79,588

Kentucky $79,495 South Carolina $79,157 Tennessee $78,946 Idaho $78,861 New Mexico $78,244 Oklahoma $78,109 Alabama $77,611 South Dakota $76,774

Arkansas $76,318 West Virginia $76,073 Mississippi $75,338

Top Paying Cities for It Security Administrators

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:

Adamsville: $89,024
Albion: $87,545
Ashaway: $89,362

Adamsville, RI $89,024 Albion, RI $87,545 Ashaway, RI $89,362 Barrington, RI $87,545 Block Island, RI $88,897 Bradford, RI $89,303 Bristol, RI $87,461 Carolina, RI $88,576

Charlestown, RI $88,669 Chepachet, RI $87,377 Clayville, RI $87,461 Coventry, RI $87,377 West Greenwich, RI $87,317 East Greenwich, RI $87,436 Exeter, RI $89,303 Fiskeville, RI $87,545

Forestdale, RI $87,461 Foster, RI $87,317 Glendale, RI $87,317 Greene, RI $88,297 Greenville, RI $87,545 Harmony, RI $87,520 Harrisville, RI $87,377 Hope, RI $87,545

Hope Valley, RI $89,362 Hopkinton, RI $89,387 Jamestown, RI $88,492 Kenyon, RI $89,277 Little Compton, RI $88,990 Manville, RI $87,545 Mapleville, RI $87,317 Newport, RI $88,509

Middletown, RI $88,880 North Kingstown, RI $87,292 North Scituate, RI $87,520 Oakland, RI $87,402 Pascoag, RI $87,351 Pawtucket, RI $87,545 Central Falls, RI $87,545 Cumberland, RI $87,545

Lincoln, RI $87,545 Portsmouth, RI $88,154 Prudence Island, RI $87,377 Rockville, RI $89,387 Saunderstown, RI $88,542 Shannock, RI $89,252 Slatersville, RI $87,461 Slocum, RI $88,542

Tiverton, RI $89,049 Wakefield, RI $88,449 Kingston, RI $88,466 Narragansett, RI $88,483 Peace Dale, RI $88,449 Warren, RI $87,520 Warwick, RI $87,545 Westerly, RI $89,412

West Kingston, RI $88,517 West Warwick, RI $87,545 Wood River Junction, RI $89,303 Woonsocket, RI $87,461 North Smithfield, RI $87,520 Wyoming, RI $89,277 Providence, RI $87,545 Cranston, RI $87,545

North Providence, RI $87,545 East Providence, RI $87,545 Riverside, RI $87,545 Rumford, RI $87,545 Smithfield, RI $87,545 Johnston, RI $87,545

It Security Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an It Security Administrator'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

$74,601

Average $87,588/year

$97,627

$6,217

Average $7,299/month

$8,136

$1,435

Average $1,684/week

$1,877

$36

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,627	$8,136	$1,877	$47
Average	$87,588	$7,299	$1,684	$42
25th Percentile	$74,601	$6,217	$1,435	$36

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