As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Security Engineer in Wilmington, DE is $79,533, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,529 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 Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $65,240 to $92,986. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,052) and 75th percentile ($86,575), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,986 per year. This $14,523 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, Wilmington Entry Level Security Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 296 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 $65,240 Wilmington, DE November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $72,052 Wilmington, DE November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $79,533 Wilmington, DE November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $86,575 Wilmington, DE November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Security Engineer Salary $92,986 Wilmington, DE November 01, 2026
25% $72,052 10% $65,240 90% $92,986 75% $86,575 $79,533 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 Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

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

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