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

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

How does experience change An Information Security Associate's salary?

An Information Security Associate's salary grows with experience: an Information Security Associate (0-2 years)earns $81,965, an Information Security Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $96,413, an Information Security Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $125,634, an Information Security Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $146,825, an Information Security Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $170,098,

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

Information Security Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Information Security Associate roles are District of Columbia $88,168, California $87,834, Massachusetts $86,663. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Information Security Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director of Information Security: $172,422; Information Security: $93,666; Associate Information Security Engineer: $89,960; Information Systems Security Technician: $87,690; Information Security Support Technician: $87,640.

Information Security Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Information Security Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Security Associate in Rhode Island is $82,562 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,077
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,130 to $90,683
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,274

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Information Security Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,683	$7,557	$1,744	$44
Average	$82,562	$6,880	$1,588	$40
25th Percentile	$76,130	$6,344	$1,464	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Information Security Associate Salaries

An Information Security Associate'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 Information Security Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Security Associate'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): $81,965
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,413
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,634
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,825
Expert (over 8 years): $170,098

Levels	Salary
Informati... Level Information Security Associate	$81,965
Informati... Level Information Security Associate	$96,413
Informati... Level Information Security Associate	$125,634
Informati... Level Information Security Associate	$146,825
Informati... Level Information Security Associate	$170,098

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

District of Columbia: $88,168.
California: $87,834.
Massachusetts: $86,663.

District of Columbia $88,168 California $87,834 Massachusetts $86,663 Washington $86,345 New Jersey $86,313 Alaska $86,202 Connecticut $85,103 New York $84,657

Hawaii $83,231 Rhode Island $82,562 Maryland $82,108 Minnesota $81,487 Colorado $81,248 Illinois $81,169 Oregon $80,866 Delaware $80,643

New Hampshire $80,503 Virginia $80,189 Pennsylvania $79,274 Nevada $78,812 North Dakota $78,660 Michigan $78,421 Wisconsin $78,334 Vermont $78,159

Texas $77,673 Maine $77,641 Arizona $77,593 Ohio $77,538 Georgia $76,805 Indiana $76,439 Wyoming $76,367 Utah $76,256

Iowa $76,208 Kansas $75,825 Louisiana $75,714 North Carolina $75,674 Missouri $75,658 Florida $75,348 Montana $75,180 Nebraska $75,021

Kentucky $74,934 South Carolina $74,615 Tennessee $74,416 Idaho $74,336 New Mexico $73,755 Oklahoma $73,628 Alabama $73,158 South Dakota $72,369

Arkansas $71,939 West Virginia $71,709 Mississippi $71,016

Top Paying Cities for Information Security Associates

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:

Adamsville: $83,916
Albion: $82,523
Ashaway: $84,235

Adamsville, RI $83,916 Albion, RI $82,523 Ashaway, RI $84,235 Barrington, RI $82,523 Block Island, RI $83,797 Bradford, RI $84,179 Bristol, RI $82,443 Carolina, RI $83,494

Charlestown, RI $83,582 Chepachet, RI $82,363 Clayville, RI $82,443 Coventry, RI $82,363 West Greenwich, RI $82,308 East Greenwich, RI $82,419 Exeter, RI $84,179 Fiskeville, RI $82,523

Forestdale, RI $82,443 Foster, RI $82,308 Glendale, RI $82,308 Greene, RI $83,231 Greenville, RI $82,523 Harmony, RI $82,499 Harrisville, RI $82,363 Hope, RI $82,523

Hope Valley, RI $84,235 Hopkinton, RI $84,259 Jamestown, RI $83,414 Kenyon, RI $84,155 Little Compton, RI $83,884 Manville, RI $82,523 Mapleville, RI $82,308 Newport, RI $83,430

Middletown, RI $83,781 North Kingstown, RI $82,284 North Scituate, RI $82,499 Oakland, RI $82,387 Pascoag, RI $82,339 Pawtucket, RI $82,523 Central Falls, RI $82,523 Cumberland, RI $82,523

Lincoln, RI $82,523 Portsmouth, RI $83,096 Prudence Island, RI $82,363 Rockville, RI $84,259 Saunderstown, RI $83,462 Shannock, RI $84,131 Slatersville, RI $82,443 Slocum, RI $83,462

Tiverton, RI $83,940 Wakefield, RI $83,375 Kingston, RI $83,391 Narragansett, RI $83,406 Peace Dale, RI $83,375 Warren, RI $82,499 Warwick, RI $82,523 Westerly, RI $84,282

West Kingston, RI $83,438 West Warwick, RI $82,523 Wood River Junction, RI $84,179 Woonsocket, RI $82,443 North Smithfield, RI $82,499 Wyoming, RI $84,155 Providence, RI $82,523 Cranston, RI $82,523

North Providence, RI $82,523 East Providence, RI $82,523 Riverside, RI $82,523 Rumford, RI $82,523 Smithfield, RI $82,523 Johnston, RI $82,523

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

Understanding how an Information Security Associate'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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$76,130

Average $82,562/year

$90,683

$6,344

Average $6,880/month

$7,557

$1,464

Average $1,588/week

$1,744

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,683	$7,557	$1,744	$44
Average	$82,562	$6,880	$1,588	$40
25th Percentile	$76,130	$6,344	$1,464	$37

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