What are the main factors that influence an Associate Security Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Associate Security Engineer's salary?

An Associate Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $104,736 for beginners, reaching about $108,415 at mid-level, and approach $112,705 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Security Engineer?

Associate Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $118,532, California $118,083, Massachusetts $116,509. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Security Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Associate Security Consultant: $121,468; Associate Information Security Engineer: $89,974; Security Engineer: $88,766; Cyber Security Associate: $86,929; DevOps Associate Engineer: $83,500.

Associate Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Security Engineer in Delaware is $108,416 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,993
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,480 to $118,140
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,344

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Associate Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,140	$9,845	$2,272	$57
Average	$108,416	$9,035	$2,085	$52
25th Percentile	$99,480	$8,290	$1,913	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Security Engineer Salaries

An Associate Security Engineer'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 Associate Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Security Engineer'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): $104,736
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,005
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,415
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,419
Expert (over 8 years): $112,705

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Associate Security Engineer	$104,736
Intermediate Level Associate Security Engineer	$105,005
Senior Level Associate Security Engineer	$108,415
Specialist Level Associate Security Engineer	$112,419
Expert Level Associate Security Engineer	$112,705

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How Do Associate Security Engineer 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 Associate Security Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $118,532.
California: $118,083.
Massachusetts: $116,509.

District of Columbia $118,532 California $118,083 Massachusetts $116,509 Washington $116,081 New Jersey $116,038 Alaska $115,888 Connecticut $114,411 New York $113,811

Hawaii $111,895 Rhode Island $110,996 Maryland $110,385 Minnesota $109,550 Colorado $109,229 Illinois $109,122 Oregon $108,715 Delaware $108,416

New Hampshire $108,227 Virginia $107,805 Pennsylvania $106,574 Nevada $105,953 North Dakota $105,750 Michigan $105,429 Wisconsin $105,311 Vermont $105,075

Texas $104,422 Maine $104,380 Arizona $104,315 Ohio $104,240 Georgia $103,256 Indiana $102,763 Wyoming $102,667 Utah $102,517

Iowa $102,453 Kansas $101,939 Louisiana $101,789 North Carolina $101,735 Missouri $101,714 Florida $101,296 Montana $101,072 Nebraska $100,857

Kentucky $100,740 South Carolina $100,311 Tennessee $100,044 Idaho $99,937 New Mexico $99,155 Oklahoma $98,984 Alabama $98,352 South Dakota $97,292

Arkansas $96,714 West Virginia $96,404 Mississippi $95,473

Top Paying Cities for Associate Security Engineers

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: $112,205
Little Creek: $111,167
Magnolia: $111,627

Lincoln, DE $112,205 Little Creek, DE $111,167 Magnolia, DE $111,627 Milford, DE $112,205 Marydel, DE $110,749 Millsboro, DE $112,205 Millville, DE $112,955 Milton, DE $112,205

Nassau, DE $112,205 Ocean View, DE $112,955 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,955 Seaford, DE $111,028 Selbyville, DE $112,955 Smyrna, DE $110,621 Viola, DE $111,627 Woodside, DE $111,306

Bear, DE $109,807 Newark, DE $109,850 Claymont, DE $109,936 Delaware City, DE $109,850 Hockessin, DE $109,936 Kirkwood, DE $109,850 Middletown, DE $110,396 Montchanin, DE $109,936

New Castle, DE $109,936 Odessa, DE $110,546 Port Penn, DE $109,550 Rockland, DE $109,936 Saint Georges, DE $109,850 Townsend, DE $110,385 Winterthur, DE $109,936 Lewes, DE $112,205

Wilmington, DE $109,936 Dover, DE $111,113 Dover Afb, DE $111,370 Bethany Beach, DE $112,955 Bethel, DE $111,028 Bridgeville, DE $112,205 Camden Wyoming, DE $111,231 Cheswold, DE $110,856

Clayton, DE $110,578 Dagsboro, DE $112,955 Delmar, DE $111,028 Ellendale, DE $112,205 Felton, DE $112,205 Fenwick Island, DE $112,955 Frankford, DE $112,955 Frederica, DE $112,205

Georgetown, DE $112,205 Greenwood, DE $112,205 Harbeson, DE $112,205 Harrington, DE $112,205 Hartly, DE $110,525 Houston, DE $112,205 Kenton, DE $110,578 Laurel, DE $111,028

Yorklyn, DE $109,936

Associate Security Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Security Engineer'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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$99,480

Average $108,416/year

$118,140

$8,290

Average $9,035/month

$9,845

$1,913

Average $2,085/week

$2,272

$48

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,140	$9,845	$2,272	$57
Average	$108,416	$9,035	$2,085	$52
25th Percentile	$99,480	$8,290	$1,913	$48

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