As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Dover, DE is $81,634, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,570 weekly, or $6,803 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Security Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Security Engineer in Dover, DE vary widely, spanning from $67,294 to $95,784. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,128) and 75th percentile ($89,041), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,784 per year. This $14,913 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Dover Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 2.5% higher than national averages. However, Dover currently ranks 248 statewide for Entry Level Security Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $67,294 Dover, DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $74,128 Dover, DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $81,634 Dover, DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $89,041 Dover, DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $95,784 Dover, DE April 01, 2026
25% $74,128 10% $67,294 90% $95,784 75% $89,041 $81,634 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Entry Level Security Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Facilities Design Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Dover, Delaware    Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is the capital and second-largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, and the principal c....More

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