What are the main factors that influence a Securities Operations 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 Securities Operations Specialist?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Securities Operations Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 54% above the market median.

How does experience change A Securities Operations Specialist's salary?

A Securities Operations Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Securities Operations Specialist (2-4 years)earns $64,152, a Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years)earns $86,934, a Security Supervisor (7+ years)earns $69,332, a Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $91,081, a Security Manager (7+ years)earns $106,628,

What are the highest paying states for a Securities Operations Specialist?

Securities Operations Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Securities Operations Specialist roles are District of Columbia $69,828, California $69,563, Massachusetts $68,636. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Securities Operations Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Securities Operations Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Securities and Equity Research Senior Manager: $175,534; Securities Operations Analyst: $133,185; Securities and Equity Research Analyst IV: $132,490; Securities Analyst: $116,113; Securities Operations Associate: $114,148.

Securities Operations Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Securities Operations Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Securities Operations Specialist in Delaware is $63,868 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,696
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,780 to $77,387
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,058

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Securities Operations Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,387	$6,449	$1,488	$37
Average	$63,868	$5,322	$1,228	$31
25th Percentile	$59,780	$4,982	$1,150	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Securities Operations Specialist Salaries

A Securities Operations 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 Securities Operations Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Securities Operations 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): $64,152
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,934
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,332
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,081
Expert (over 8 years): $106,628

Levels	Salary
Securitie... Level Securities Operations Specialist	$64,152
Senior Se... Level Securities Operations Specialist	$86,934
Security ... Level Securities Operations Specialist	$69,332
Security ... Level Securities Operations Specialist	$91,081
Security ... Level Securities Operations Specialist	$106,628

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

District of Columbia: $69,828.
California: $69,563.
Massachusetts: $68,636.

District of Columbia $69,828 California $69,563 Massachusetts $68,636 Washington $68,384 New Jersey $68,358 Alaska $68,270 Connecticut $67,400 New York $67,047

Hawaii $65,918 Rhode Island $65,388 Maryland $65,028 Minnesota $64,536 Colorado $64,347 Illinois $64,284 Oregon $64,045 Delaware $63,868

New Hampshire $63,757 Virginia $63,508 Pennsylvania $62,783 Nevada $62,417 North Dakota $62,298 Michigan $62,108 Wisconsin $62,039 Vermont $61,900

Texas $61,516 Maine $61,490 Arizona $61,452 Ohio $61,408 Georgia $60,828 Indiana $60,538 Wyoming $60,481 Utah $60,393

Iowa $60,355 Kansas $60,052 Louisiana $59,964 North Carolina $59,933 Missouri $59,920 Florida $59,674 Montana $59,542 Nebraska $59,415

Kentucky $59,346 South Carolina $59,094 Tennessee $58,936 Idaho $58,873 New Mexico $58,413 Oklahoma $58,312 Alabama $57,940 South Dakota $57,315

Arkansas $56,975 West Virginia $56,792 Mississippi $56,243

Top Paying Cities for Securities Operations 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: $63,580
Little Creek: $64,046
Magnolia: $63,954

Lincoln, DE $63,580 Little Creek, DE $64,046 Magnolia, DE $63,954 Milford, DE $63,742 Marydel, DE $63,847 Millsboro, DE $63,314 Millville, DE $63,411 Milton, DE $63,521

Nassau, DE $63,567 Ocean View, DE $63,401 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,522 Seaford, DE $63,558 Selbyville, DE $63,295 Smyrna, DE $64,090 Viola, DE $63,795 Woodside, DE $63,966

Bear, DE $63,819 Newark, DE $63,795 Claymont, DE $63,925 Delaware City, DE $63,858 Hockessin, DE $63,789 Kirkwood, DE $63,847 Middletown, DE $63,871 Montchanin, DE $63,804

New Castle, DE $63,813 Odessa, DE $63,903 Port Penn, DE $63,946 Rockland, DE $63,810 Saint Georges, DE $63,851 Townsend, DE $63,949 Winterthur, DE $63,817 Lewes, DE $63,546

Wilmington, DE $63,792 Dover, DE $64,046 Dover Afb, DE $63,708 Bethany Beach, DE $63,334 Bethel, DE $63,399 Bridgeville, DE $63,549 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,865 Cheswold, DE $64,025

Clayton, DE $64,027 Dagsboro, DE $63,290 Delmar, DE $63,188 Ellendale, DE $63,380 Felton, DE $63,737 Fenwick Island, DE $63,304 Frankford, DE $63,193 Frederica, DE $63,800

Georgetown, DE $63,266 Greenwood, DE $63,559 Harbeson, DE $63,333 Harrington, DE $63,656 Hartly, DE $63,854 Houston, DE $63,565 Kenton, DE $64,030 Laurel, DE $63,228

Yorklyn, DE $63,808

Securities Operations Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Securities Operations Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 54% above the average. In contrast, Securities Operations Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Securities Operations Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Securities Operations Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$98,357	$47.0	54%
Financial Services	$91,970	$44.0	44%
Pharmaceuticals	$85,583	$41.0	34%
Aerospace & Defense	$79,196	$38.0	24%
Internet	$76,003	$37.0	19%

Securities Operations Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Securities Operations 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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$59,780

Average $63,868/year

$77,387

$4,982

Average $5,322/month

$6,449

$1,150

Average $1,228/week

$1,488

$29

Average $31/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,387	$6,449	$1,488	$37
Average	$63,868	$5,322	$1,228	$31
25th Percentile	$59,780	$4,982	$1,150	$29

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