What are the main factors that influence a Security Advisor's salary?

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

How does experience change a Security Advisor's salary?

A Security Advisor's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,964 for beginners, reaching about $63,736 at mid-level, and approach $70,397 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Security Advisor?

Security Advisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Advisor roles are District of Columbia $68,168, California $67,910, Massachusetts $67,005. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Advisor roles make?

Salaries for Security Advisor level roles vary by specialization: Security Director: $168,277; Cyber Security Advisor: $131,135; Information Security Advisor, Senior: $120,487; Information Security Advisor: $117,150; Security Manager: $104,932.

Security Advisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Advisor make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Advisor in Delaware is $62,350 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,479
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,377 to $75,504
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,759

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Security Advisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,504	$6,292	$1,452	$36
Average	$62,350	$5,196	$1,199	$30
25th Percentile	$58,377	$4,865	$1,123	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Security Advisor Salaries

A Security Advisor'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 Security Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Advisor'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): $61,964
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,074
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,736
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,953
Expert (over 8 years): $70,397

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Security Advisor	$61,964
Intermediate Level Security Advisor	$62,074
Senior Level Security Advisor	$63,736
Specialist Level Security Advisor	$69,953
Expert Level Security Advisor	$70,397

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How Do Security Advisor 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 Security Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,168.
California: $67,910.
Massachusetts: $67,005.

District of Columbia $68,168 California $67,910 Massachusetts $67,005 Washington $66,758 New Jersey $66,734 Alaska $66,648 Connecticut $65,798 New York $65,453

Hawaii $64,351 Rhode Island $63,834 Maryland $63,483 Minnesota $63,003 Colorado $62,818 Illinois $62,756 Oregon $62,523 Delaware $62,350

New Hampshire $62,242 Virginia $61,999 Pennsylvania $61,291 Nevada $60,934 North Dakota $60,817 Michigan $60,632 Wisconsin $60,565 Vermont $60,429

Texas $60,054 Maine $60,029 Arizona $59,992 Ohio $59,949 Georgia $59,383 Indiana $59,099 Wyoming $59,044 Utah $58,958

Iowa $58,921 Kansas $58,625 Louisiana $58,539 North Carolina $58,508 Missouri $58,496 Florida $58,256 Montana $58,127 Nebraska $58,003

Kentucky $57,936 South Carolina $57,689 Tennessee $57,535 Idaho $57,474 New Mexico $57,024 Oklahoma $56,926 Alabama $56,563 South Dakota $55,953

Arkansas $55,621 West Virginia $55,442 Mississippi $54,907

Top Paying Cities for Security Advisors

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: $64,530
Little Creek: $63,932
Magnolia: $64,197

Lincoln, DE $64,530 Little Creek, DE $63,932 Magnolia, DE $64,197 Milford, DE $64,530 Marydel, DE $63,692 Millsboro, DE $64,530 Millville, DE $64,961 Milton, DE $64,530

Nassau, DE $64,530 Ocean View, DE $64,961 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,961 Seaford, DE $63,852 Selbyville, DE $64,961 Smyrna, DE $63,618 Viola, DE $64,197 Woodside, DE $64,012

Bear, DE $63,151 Newark, DE $63,175 Claymont, DE $63,224 Delaware City, DE $63,175 Hockessin, DE $63,224 Kirkwood, DE $63,175 Middletown, DE $63,489 Montchanin, DE $63,224

New Castle, DE $63,224 Odessa, DE $63,575 Port Penn, DE $63,003 Rockland, DE $63,224 Saint Georges, DE $63,175 Townsend, DE $63,483 Winterthur, DE $63,224 Lewes, DE $64,530

Wilmington, DE $63,224 Dover, DE $63,902 Dover Afb, DE $64,049 Bethany Beach, DE $64,961 Bethel, DE $63,852 Bridgeville, DE $64,530 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,969 Cheswold, DE $63,754

Clayton, DE $63,594 Dagsboro, DE $64,961 Delmar, DE $63,852 Ellendale, DE $64,530 Felton, DE $64,530 Fenwick Island, DE $64,961 Frankford, DE $64,961 Frederica, DE $64,530

Georgetown, DE $64,530 Greenwood, DE $64,530 Harbeson, DE $64,530 Harrington, DE $64,530 Hartly, DE $63,563 Houston, DE $64,530 Kenton, DE $63,594 Laurel, DE $63,852

Yorklyn, DE $63,224

Security Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Advisor'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 January 01, 2026

$58,377

Average $62,350/year

$75,504

$4,865

Average $5,196/month

$6,292

$1,123

Average $1,199/week

$1,452

$28

Average $30/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,504	$6,292	$1,452	$36
Average	$62,350	$5,196	$1,199	$30
25th Percentile	$58,377	$4,865	$1,123	$28

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