What are the main factors that influence a Junior Cyber Security 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 Junior Cyber Security Engineer's salary?

A Junior Cyber Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Cyber Security Architect I (2-4 years)earns $109,817, a Junior Cyber Security Engineer (4-7 years)earns $136,038, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $157,056, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $185,111, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $216,361,

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Cyber Security Engineer?

Junior Cyber Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Cyber Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $148,085, California $147,523, Massachusetts $145,557. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Cyber Security Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Junior Cyber Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Cyber Security Engineer: $212,522; Principal Cyber-security Engineer: $185,749; Junior Cyber Security Analyst: $150,171; Cyber Security Research Engineer: $144,508; Cyber Security Engineer: $136,828.

Junior Cyber Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Cyber Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Cyber Security Engineer in Delaware is $135,446 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,106
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,913 to $144,690
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,144

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Junior Cyber Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,690	$12,057	$2,782	$70
Average	$135,446	$11,287	$2,605	$65
25th Percentile	$126,913	$10,576	$2,441	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Cyber Security Engineer Salaries

A Junior Cyber Security 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 Junior Cyber Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Cyber Security 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): $109,817
Early Career (1-2 years): $136,038
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $157,056
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $185,111
Expert (over 8 years): $216,361

Levels	Salary
Cyber Sec... Level Junior Cyber Security Engineer	$109,817
Junior Cy... Level Junior Cyber Security Engineer	$136,038
Cyber Sec... Level Junior Cyber Security Engineer	$157,056
Cyber Sec... Level Junior Cyber Security Engineer	$185,111
Cyber Sec... Level Junior Cyber Security Engineer	$216,361

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

District of Columbia: $148,085.
California: $147,523.
Massachusetts: $145,557.

District of Columbia $148,085 California $147,523 Massachusetts $145,557 Washington $145,022 New Jersey $144,968 Alaska $144,781 Connecticut $142,935 New York $142,186

Hawaii $139,792 Rhode Island $138,669 Maryland $137,907 Minnesota $136,863 Colorado $136,462 Illinois $136,328 Oregon $135,820 Delaware $135,446

New Hampshire $135,210 Virginia $134,683 Pennsylvania $133,145 Nevada $132,369 North Dakota $132,115 Michigan $131,714 Wisconsin $131,567 Vermont $131,273

Texas $130,457 Maine $130,403 Arizona $130,323 Ohio $130,229 Georgia $128,999 Indiana $128,384 Wyoming $128,263 Utah $128,076

Iowa $127,996 Kansas $127,354 Louisiana $127,167 North Carolina $127,100 Missouri $127,073 Florida $126,551 Montana $126,271 Nebraska $126,003

Kentucky $125,856 South Carolina $125,321 Tennessee $124,987 Idaho $124,853 New Mexico $123,876 Oklahoma $123,662 Alabama $122,873 South Dakota $121,549

Arkansas $120,827 West Virginia $120,439 Mississippi $119,276

Top Paying Cities for Junior Cyber Security 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: $140,180
Little Creek: $138,883
Magnolia: $139,458

Lincoln, DE $140,180 Little Creek, DE $138,883 Magnolia, DE $139,458 Milford, DE $140,180 Marydel, DE $138,361 Millsboro, DE $140,180 Millville, DE $141,116 Milton, DE $140,180

Nassau, DE $140,180 Ocean View, DE $141,116 Rehoboth Beach, DE $141,116 Seaford, DE $138,709 Selbyville, DE $141,116 Smyrna, DE $138,201 Viola, DE $139,458 Woodside, DE $139,057

Bear, DE $137,184 Newark, DE $137,238 Claymont, DE $137,345 Delaware City, DE $137,238 Hockessin, DE $137,345 Kirkwood, DE $137,238 Middletown, DE $137,920 Montchanin, DE $137,345

New Castle, DE $137,345 Odessa, DE $138,107 Port Penn, DE $136,863 Rockland, DE $137,345 Saint Georges, DE $137,238 Townsend, DE $137,907 Winterthur, DE $137,345 Lewes, DE $140,180

Wilmington, DE $137,345 Dover, DE $138,816 Dover Afb, DE $139,137 Bethany Beach, DE $141,116 Bethel, DE $138,709 Bridgeville, DE $140,180 Camden Wyoming, DE $138,963 Cheswold, DE $138,495

Clayton, DE $138,147 Dagsboro, DE $141,116 Delmar, DE $138,709 Ellendale, DE $140,180 Felton, DE $140,180 Fenwick Island, DE $141,116 Frankford, DE $141,116 Frederica, DE $140,180

Georgetown, DE $140,180 Greenwood, DE $140,180 Harbeson, DE $140,180 Harrington, DE $140,180 Hartly, DE $138,080 Houston, DE $140,180 Kenton, DE $138,147 Laurel, DE $138,709

Yorklyn, DE $137,345

Junior Cyber Security Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Cyber Security 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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$126,913

Average $135,446/year

$144,690

$10,576

Average $11,287/month

$12,057

$2,441

Average $2,605/week

$2,782

$61

Average $65/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,690	$12,057	$2,782	$70
Average	$135,446	$11,287	$2,605	$65
25th Percentile	$126,913	$10,576	$2,441	$61

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