Junior Cyber Security Specialist Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Cyber Security Specialist in the United States is $91,461 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,418
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,375 to $98,767
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,192
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Junior Cyber Security Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $98,767 $8,231 $1,899 $47
Average $91,461 $7,622 $1,759 $44
25th Percentile $81,375 $6,781 $1,565 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Cyber Security Specialist Salaries

A Junior Cyber Security 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 Junior Cyber Security Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Cyber Security 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): $78,528
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,162
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,196
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,878
  • Expert (over 8 years): $162,611
Levels Salary
Cyber Inc... Level Junior Cyber Security Specialist$78,528
Junior Cy... Level Junior Cyber Security Specialist$92,162
Cyber Inc... Level Junior Cyber Security Specialist$125,196
Cyber Inc... Level Junior Cyber Security Specialist$140,878
Cyber Inc... Level Junior Cyber Security Specialist$162,611
$78,528 0 yr
$92,162 < 2 yrs
$125,196 2-4 yrs
$140,878 5-8 yrs
$162,611 > 8 yrs
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How Do Junior Cyber Security 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 Junior Cyber Security Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $101,266.
  • California: $100,882.
  • Massachusetts: $99,537.

Top Paying Cities for Junior Cyber Security 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:

  • San Jose: $115,360
  • San Francisco: $114,226
  • Oakland: $111,692

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Cyber Security Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 10.07% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • SIEM (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Security information and event management is a field within the field of computer security, where software products and services combine security information management and security event management.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
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Analysis 10.07%
SIEM 2.15%
Linux 1.46%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Junior Cyber Security Specialist's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
 $95,120
4%
Insight
 $94,205
3%
Teamwork
 $93,290
2%
Risk Management
 $93,290
2%
Project Management
 $93,290
2%
Team Management
 $93,290
2%
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Junior Cyber Security Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Cyber Security 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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$81,375
Average $91,461/year
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Average $7,622/month
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$1,565
Average $1,759/week
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Average $44/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $98,767 $8,231 $1,899 $47
Average $91,461 $7,622 $1,759 $44
25th Percentile $81,375 $6,781 $1,565 $39

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Salary Trends for Junior Cyber Security Specialist

Salaries for a Junior Cyber Security Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $95,382 in 2023 to around $93,917 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Cyber Security Specialist salary trends, .

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