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 $109,819, a Junior Cyber Security Engineer (4-7 years)earns $136,036, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $157,054, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $185,102, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $216,351,

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 $148,095, California $147,533, Massachusetts $145,567. 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: $212,530; Principal Cyber-security Engineer: $185,670; Junior Cyber Security Analyst: $150,160; Cyber Security Research Engineer: $144,510; Cyber Security Engineer: $136,826.

Junior Cyber Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Cyber Security Engineer in Delaware is $135,455 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): $153,093
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,076 to $144,687
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,447

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Junior Cyber Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,687	$12,057	$2,782	$70
Average	$135,455	$11,288	$2,605	$65
25th Percentile	$127,076	$10,590	$2,444	$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): $109,819
Early Career (1-2 years): $136,036
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $157,054
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $185,102
Expert (over 8 years): $216,351

Levels	Salary
Cyber Sec... Level Junior Cyber Security Engineer	$109,819
Junior Cy... Level Junior Cyber Security Engineer	$136,036
Cyber Sec... Level Junior Cyber Security Engineer	$157,054
Cyber Sec... Level Junior Cyber Security Engineer	$185,102
Cyber Sec... Level Junior Cyber Security Engineer	$216,351

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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: $148,095.
California: $147,533.
Massachusetts: $145,567.

District of Columbia $148,095 California $147,533 Massachusetts $145,567 Washington $145,032 New Jersey $144,978 Alaska $144,791 Connecticut $142,945 New York $142,196

Hawaii $139,802 Rhode Island $138,678 Maryland $137,916 Minnesota $136,873 Colorado $136,471 Illinois $136,337 Oregon $135,829 Delaware $135,455

New Hampshire $135,219 Virginia $134,692 Pennsylvania $133,154 Nevada $132,378 North Dakota $132,124 Michigan $131,723 Wisconsin $131,576 Vermont $131,282

Texas $130,466 Maine $130,412 Arizona $130,332 Ohio $130,238 Georgia $129,008 Indiana $128,392 Wyoming $128,272 Utah $128,085

Iowa $128,004 Kansas $127,362 Louisiana $127,175 North Carolina $127,108 Missouri $127,082 Florida $126,560 Montana $126,279 Nebraska $126,012

Kentucky $125,864 South Carolina $125,329 Tennessee $124,995 Idaho $124,861 New Mexico $123,885 Oklahoma $123,671 Alabama $122,882 South Dakota $121,557

Arkansas $120,835 West Virginia $120,447 Mississippi $119,284

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: $140,190
Little Creek: $138,892
Magnolia: $139,467

Lincoln, DE $140,190 Little Creek, DE $138,892 Magnolia, DE $139,467 Milford, DE $140,190 Marydel, DE $138,371 Millsboro, DE $140,190 Millville, DE $141,126 Milton, DE $140,190

Nassau, DE $140,190 Ocean View, DE $141,126 Rehoboth Beach, DE $141,126 Seaford, DE $138,718 Selbyville, DE $141,126 Smyrna, DE $138,210 Viola, DE $139,467 Woodside, DE $139,066

Bear, DE $137,194 Newark, DE $137,247 Claymont, DE $137,354 Delaware City, DE $137,247 Hockessin, DE $137,354 Kirkwood, DE $137,247 Middletown, DE $137,929 Montchanin, DE $137,354

New Castle, DE $137,354 Odessa, DE $138,116 Port Penn, DE $136,873 Rockland, DE $137,354 Saint Georges, DE $137,247 Townsend, DE $137,916 Winterthur, DE $137,354 Lewes, DE $140,190

Wilmington, DE $137,354 Dover, DE $138,825 Dover Afb, DE $139,146 Bethany Beach, DE $141,126 Bethel, DE $138,718 Bridgeville, DE $140,190 Camden Wyoming, DE $138,972 Cheswold, DE $138,504

Clayton, DE $138,157 Dagsboro, DE $141,126 Delmar, DE $138,718 Ellendale, DE $140,190 Felton, DE $140,190 Fenwick Island, DE $141,126 Frankford, DE $141,126 Frederica, DE $140,190

Georgetown, DE $140,190 Greenwood, DE $140,190 Harbeson, DE $140,190 Harrington, DE $140,190 Hartly, DE $138,090 Houston, DE $140,190 Kenton, DE $138,157 Laurel, DE $138,718

Yorklyn, DE $137,354

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.

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$127,076

Average $135,455/year

$144,687

$10,590

Average $11,288/month

$12,057

$2,444

Average $2,605/week

$2,782

$61

Average $65/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,687	$12,057	$2,782	$70
Average	$135,455	$11,288	$2,605	$65
25th Percentile	$127,076	$10,590	$2,444	$61

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