What are the main factors that influence a Lead 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 a Lead Security Engineer's salary?

A Lead Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $145,898 for beginners, reaching about $147,463 at mid-level, and approach $154,173 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Security Engineer?

Lead Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $165,785, California $165,157, Massachusetts $162,956. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Lead Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Engineer, Cloud Security: $168,968; Database Engineer, Lead/Expert: $168,500; Lead Security Architect: $164,542; Cyber Security Lead: $163,413; Lead Security Analyst: $137,172.

Lead Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Security Engineer in Delaware is $151,636 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,618
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,855 to $163,142
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,220

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Lead Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,142	$13,595	$3,137	$78
Average	$151,636	$12,636	$2,916	$73
25th Percentile	$138,855	$11,571	$2,670	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Security Engineer Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $145,898
Early Career (1-2 years): $146,485
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $147,463
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,811
Expert (over 8 years): $154,173

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Security Engineer	$145,898
Intermediate Level Lead Security Engineer	$146,485
Senior Level Lead Security Engineer	$147,463
Specialist Level Lead Security Engineer	$149,811
Expert Level Lead Security Engineer	$154,173

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

District of Columbia: $165,785.
California: $165,157.
Massachusetts: $162,956.

District of Columbia $165,785 California $165,157 Massachusetts $162,956 Washington $162,357 New Jersey $162,297 Alaska $162,087 Connecticut $160,021 New York $159,182

Hawaii $156,502 Rhode Island $155,244 Maryland $154,391 Minnesota $153,223 Colorado $152,774 Illinois $152,624 Oregon $152,055 Delaware $151,636

New Hampshire $151,372 Virginia $150,782 Pennsylvania $149,060 Nevada $148,192 North Dakota $147,907 Michigan $147,458 Wisconsin $147,293 Vermont $146,964

Texas $146,051 Maine $145,991 Arizona $145,901 Ohio $145,796 Georgia $144,418 Indiana $143,730 Wyoming $143,595 Utah $143,385

Iowa $143,295 Kansas $142,577 Louisiana $142,367 North Carolina $142,292 Missouri $142,262 Florida $141,678 Montana $141,364 Nebraska $141,064

Kentucky $140,900 South Carolina $140,301 Tennessee $139,926 Idaho $139,777 New Mexico $138,684 Oklahoma $138,444 Alabama $137,561 South Dakota $136,078

Arkansas $135,270 West Virginia $134,835 Mississippi $133,533

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $156,936
Little Creek: $155,484
Magnolia: $156,128

Lincoln, DE $156,936 Little Creek, DE $155,484 Magnolia, DE $156,128 Milford, DE $156,936 Marydel, DE $154,900 Millsboro, DE $156,936 Millville, DE $157,984 Milton, DE $156,936

Nassau, DE $156,936 Ocean View, DE $157,984 Rehoboth Beach, DE $157,984 Seaford, DE $155,289 Selbyville, DE $157,984 Smyrna, DE $154,720 Viola, DE $156,128 Woodside, DE $155,678

Bear, DE $153,582 Newark, DE $153,642 Claymont, DE $153,762 Delaware City, DE $153,642 Hockessin, DE $153,762 Kirkwood, DE $153,642 Middletown, DE $154,406 Montchanin, DE $153,762

New Castle, DE $153,762 Odessa, DE $154,615 Port Penn, DE $153,223 Rockland, DE $153,762 Saint Georges, DE $153,642 Townsend, DE $154,391 Winterthur, DE $153,762 Lewes, DE $156,936

Wilmington, DE $153,762 Dover, DE $155,409 Dover Afb, DE $155,768 Bethany Beach, DE $157,984 Bethel, DE $155,289 Bridgeville, DE $156,936 Camden Wyoming, DE $155,574 Cheswold, DE $155,050

Clayton, DE $154,660 Dagsboro, DE $157,984 Delmar, DE $155,289 Ellendale, DE $156,936 Felton, DE $156,936 Fenwick Island, DE $157,984 Frankford, DE $157,984 Frederica, DE $156,936

Georgetown, DE $156,936 Greenwood, DE $156,936 Harbeson, DE $156,936 Harrington, DE $156,936 Hartly, DE $154,585 Houston, DE $156,936 Kenton, DE $154,660 Laurel, DE $155,289

Yorklyn, DE $153,762

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

Understanding how a Lead 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 January 01, 2026

$138,855

Average $151,636/year

$163,142

$11,571

Average $12,636/month

$13,595

$2,670

Average $2,916/week

$3,137

$67

Average $73/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,142	$13,595	$3,137	$78
Average	$151,636	$12,636	$2,916	$73
25th Percentile	$138,855	$11,571	$2,670	$67

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