As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Newark, DE is $79,537, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,530 weekly, or $6,628 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 San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Security Engineer in Newark, DE vary widely, spanning from $65,243 to $92,990. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,055) and 75th percentile ($86,579), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,990 per year. This $14,524 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, Newark Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Newark currently ranks 295 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 $65,243 Newark, DE November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $72,055 Newark, DE November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $79,537 Newark, DE November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $86,579 Newark, DE November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $92,990 Newark, DE November 01, 2026
25% $72,055 10% $65,243 90% $92,990 75% $86,579 $79,537 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Entry Level Security Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Newark, Delaware    Newark (/ˈnuːɑːrk/ NEW-ark)[note 1] is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is located 12 miles (19 km) west-southwest of Wilmingt....More

Newark, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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