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: a Associate Security Engineer (2-4 years)earns $107,693, a Cyber Security Architect II (4-7 years)earns $133,419, a Cyber Security Architect III (7+ years)earns $154,044, a Cyber Security Architect IV (7-10 years)earns $181,562, a Cyber Security Architect V (10-12 years)earns $212,215,

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 $118,535, California $118,085, Massachusetts $116,511. 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: $121,460; Associate Information Security Engineer: $89,960; Security Engineer: $88,805; Cyber Security Associate: $86,977; DevOps Associate Engineer: $83,500.

Associate Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Security Engineer in Delaware is $108,418 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): $127,219
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,464 to $118,259
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,311

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Associate Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,259	$9,855	$2,274	$57
Average	$108,418	$9,035	$2,085	$52
25th Percentile	$99,464	$8,289	$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): $107,693
Early Career (1-2 years): $133,419
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $154,044
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $181,562
Expert (over 8 years): $212,215

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Security Engineer	$107,693
Cyber Sec... Level Associate Security Engineer	$133,419
Cyber Sec... Level Associate Security Engineer	$154,044
Cyber Sec... Level Associate Security Engineer	$181,562
Cyber Sec... Level Associate Security Engineer	$212,215

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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: $118,535.
California: $118,085.
Massachusetts: $116,511.

District of Columbia $118,535 California $118,085 Massachusetts $116,511 Washington $116,083 New Jersey $116,040 Alaska $115,890 Connecticut $114,413 New York $113,813

Hawaii $111,897 Rhode Island $110,998 Maryland $110,388 Minnesota $109,552 Colorado $109,231 Illinois $109,124 Oregon $108,717 Delaware $108,418

New Hampshire $108,229 Virginia $107,807 Pennsylvania $106,576 Nevada $105,955 North Dakota $105,752 Michigan $105,431 Wisconsin $105,313 Vermont $105,077

Texas $104,424 Maine $104,382 Arizona $104,317 Ohio $104,242 Georgia $103,257 Indiana $102,765 Wyoming $102,669 Utah $102,519

Iowa $102,455 Kansas $101,941 Louisiana $101,791 North Carolina $101,737 Missouri $101,716 Florida $101,298 Montana $101,073 Nebraska $100,859

Kentucky $100,742 South Carolina $100,313 Tennessee $100,046 Idaho $99,939 New Mexico $99,157 Oklahoma $98,986 Alabama $98,354 South Dakota $97,294

Arkansas $96,716 West Virginia $96,406 Mississippi $95,474

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: $112,207
Little Creek: $111,169
Magnolia: $111,629

Lincoln, DE $112,207 Little Creek, DE $111,169 Magnolia, DE $111,629 Milford, DE $112,207 Marydel, DE $110,752 Millsboro, DE $112,207 Millville, DE $112,957 Milton, DE $112,207

Nassau, DE $112,207 Ocean View, DE $112,957 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,957 Seaford, DE $111,030 Selbyville, DE $112,957 Smyrna, DE $110,623 Viola, DE $111,629 Woodside, DE $111,308

Bear, DE $109,809 Newark, DE $109,852 Claymont, DE $109,938 Delaware City, DE $109,852 Hockessin, DE $109,938 Kirkwood, DE $109,852 Middletown, DE $110,398 Montchanin, DE $109,938

New Castle, DE $109,938 Odessa, DE $110,548 Port Penn, DE $109,552 Rockland, DE $109,938 Saint Georges, DE $109,852 Townsend, DE $110,388 Winterthur, DE $109,938 Lewes, DE $112,207

Wilmington, DE $109,938 Dover, DE $111,115 Dover Afb, DE $111,372 Bethany Beach, DE $112,957 Bethel, DE $111,030 Bridgeville, DE $112,207 Camden Wyoming, DE $111,233 Cheswold, DE $110,859

Clayton, DE $110,580 Dagsboro, DE $112,957 Delmar, DE $111,030 Ellendale, DE $112,207 Felton, DE $112,207 Fenwick Island, DE $112,957 Frankford, DE $112,957 Frederica, DE $112,207

Georgetown, DE $112,207 Greenwood, DE $112,207 Harbeson, DE $112,207 Harrington, DE $112,207 Hartly, DE $110,527 Houston, DE $112,207 Kenton, DE $110,580 Laurel, DE $111,030

Yorklyn, DE $109,938

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$99,464

Average $108,418/year

$118,259

$8,289

Average $9,035/month

$9,855

$1,913

Average $2,085/week

$2,274

$48

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,259	$9,855	$2,274	$57
Average	$108,418	$9,035	$2,085	$52
25th Percentile	$99,464	$8,289	$1,913	$48

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