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

A SecOps Engineer's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,236, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $141,034, a SecOps Engineer (7+ years)earns $157,755, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,304, a DevOps Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $164,852,

What are the highest paying states for a SecOps Engineer?

SecOps Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SecOps Engineer roles are District of Columbia $173,099, California $172,442, Massachusetts $170,144. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SecOps Engineer roles make?

Salaries for SecOps Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer VI: $187,046; Engineer IV: $140,152; Engineer II: $92,126; Ceramics Engineer: $90,408; Localization Engineer: $84,125.

SecOps Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a SecOps Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a SecOps Engineer in Delaware is $158,325 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,110
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $149,124 to $166,064
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $140,748

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SecOps Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,064	$13,839	$3,194	$80
Average	$158,325	$13,194	$3,045	$76
25th Percentile	$149,124	$12,427	$2,868	$72

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Key Factors That Influence SecOps Engineer Salaries

A SecOps 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 SecOps Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SecOps 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): $105,236
Early Career (1-2 years): $141,034
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $157,755
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $174,304
Expert (over 8 years): $164,852

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level SecOps Engineer	$105,236
DevOps En... Level SecOps Engineer	$141,034
SecOps En... Level SecOps Engineer	$157,755
DevOps En... Level SecOps Engineer	$174,304
DevOps En... Level SecOps Engineer	$164,852

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

District of Columbia: $173,099.
California: $172,442.
Massachusetts: $170,144.

District of Columbia $173,099 California $172,442 Massachusetts $170,144 Washington $169,518 New Jersey $169,456 Alaska $169,237 Connecticut $167,079 New York $166,204

Hawaii $163,406 Rhode Island $162,092 Maryland $161,201 Minnesota $159,982 Colorado $159,513 Illinois $159,356 Oregon $158,762 Delaware $158,325

New Hampshire $158,049 Virginia $157,433 Pennsylvania $155,635 Nevada $154,729 North Dakota $154,432 Michigan $153,963 Wisconsin $153,791 Vermont $153,447

Texas $152,493 Maine $152,431 Arizona $152,337 Ohio $152,227 Georgia $150,789 Indiana $150,070 Wyoming $149,929 Utah $149,710

Iowa $149,616 Kansas $148,866 Louisiana $148,647 North Carolina $148,569 Missouri $148,538 Florida $147,928 Montana $147,600 Nebraska $147,287

Kentucky $147,115 South Carolina $146,490 Tennessee $146,099 Idaho $145,942 New Mexico $144,801 Oklahoma $144,551 Alabama $143,629 South Dakota $142,081

Arkansas $141,237 West Virginia $140,783 Mississippi $139,423

Top Paying Cities for SecOps 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: $157,612
Little Creek: $158,765
Magnolia: $158,537

Lincoln, DE $157,612 Little Creek, DE $158,765 Magnolia, DE $158,537 Milford, DE $158,012 Marydel, DE $158,271 Millsboro, DE $156,950 Millville, DE $157,193 Milton, DE $157,465

Nassau, DE $157,579 Ocean View, DE $157,166 Rehoboth Beach, DE $157,468 Seaford, DE $157,557 Selbyville, DE $156,905 Smyrna, DE $158,875 Viola, DE $158,143 Woodside, DE $158,568

Bear, DE $158,203 Newark, DE $158,143 Claymont, DE $158,467 Delaware City, DE $158,301 Hockessin, DE $158,129 Kirkwood, DE $158,271 Middletown, DE $158,332 Montchanin, DE $158,165

New Castle, DE $158,188 Odessa, DE $158,410 Port Penn, DE $158,517 Rockland, DE $158,181 Saint Georges, DE $158,282 Townsend, DE $158,526 Winterthur, DE $158,199 Lewes, DE $157,526

Wilmington, DE $158,137 Dover, DE $158,765 Dover Afb, DE $157,929 Bethany Beach, DE $157,000 Bethel, DE $157,163 Bridgeville, DE $157,533 Camden Wyoming, DE $158,318 Cheswold, DE $158,714

Clayton, DE $158,718 Dagsboro, DE $156,891 Delmar, DE $156,639 Ellendale, DE $157,114 Felton, DE $157,999 Fenwick Island, DE $156,925 Frankford, DE $156,652 Frederica, DE $158,156

Georgetown, DE $156,831 Greenwood, DE $157,558 Harbeson, DE $156,999 Harrington, DE $157,799 Hartly, DE $158,290 Houston, DE $157,574 Kenton, DE $158,726 Laurel, DE $156,738

Yorklyn, DE $158,176

SecOps Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For SecOps Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, SecOps Engineer positions in Biotechnology or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view SecOps Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a SecOps Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$189,989	$91.0	20%
Business Services	$182,073	$88.0	15%
Media	$177,323	$85.0	12%
Construction	$174,157	$84.0	10%
Telecom	$172,574	$83.0	9%

SecOps Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SecOps 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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$149,124

Average $158,325/year

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$12,427

Average $13,194/month

$13,839

$2,868

Average $3,045/week

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$72

Average $76/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,064	$13,839	$3,194	$80
Average	$158,325	$13,194	$3,045	$76
25th Percentile	$149,124	$12,427	$2,868	$72

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