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

A Security Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Security Engineer (3-5 years)earns $89,169, an Information Security Supervisor (5+ years)earns $88,947, an Information Security Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $135,312, an Information Security Manager (5+ years)earns $149,253, an Information Security Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $188,724,

What are the highest paying states for a Security Engineer?

Security Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Engineer roles are District of Columbia $98,355, California $97,982, Massachusetts $96,676. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Security Engineer level roles vary by specialization: staff security engineer: $164,872; Security Engineer Manager: $157,044; Network Security Engineer: $150,643; Platform Security Engineer: $149,378; Cyber Security Engineer: $136,838.

Security Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Engineer in Delaware is $89,960 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,523
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,082 to $100,724
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,268

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Security Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,724	$8,394	$1,937	$48
Average	$89,960	$7,497	$1,730	$43
25th Percentile	$78,082	$6,507	$1,502	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Security Engineer Salaries

A 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 Security Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $89,169
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,947
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,312
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,253
Expert (over 8 years): $188,724

Levels	Salary
Security ... Level Security Engineer	$89,169
Informati... Level Security Engineer	$88,947
Informati... Level Security Engineer	$135,312
Informati... Level Security Engineer	$149,253
Informati... Level Security Engineer	$188,724

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

District of Columbia: $98,355.
California: $97,982.
Massachusetts: $96,676.

District of Columbia $98,355 California $97,982 Massachusetts $96,676 Washington $96,321 New Jersey $96,285 Alaska $96,161 Connecticut $94,935 New York $94,438

Hawaii $92,847 Rhode Island $92,101 Maryland $91,595 Minnesota $90,902 Colorado $90,635 Illinois $90,547 Oregon $90,209 Delaware $89,960

New Hampshire $89,804 Virginia $89,454 Pennsylvania $88,432 Nevada $87,917 North Dakota $87,748 Michigan $87,482 Wisconsin $87,384 Vermont $87,189

Texas $86,647 Maine $86,611 Arizona $86,558 Ohio $86,496 Georgia $85,679 Indiana $85,270 Wyoming $85,190 Utah $85,066

Iowa $85,012 Kansas $84,586 Louisiana $84,462 North Carolina $84,417 Missouri $84,399 Florida $84,053 Montana $83,866 Nebraska $83,689

Kentucky $83,591 South Carolina $83,236 Tennessee $83,014 Idaho $82,925 New Mexico $82,276 Oklahoma $82,134 Alabama $81,610 South Dakota $80,731

Arkansas $80,251 West Virginia $79,993 Mississippi $79,221

Top Paying Cities for 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: $89,555
Little Creek: $90,211
Magnolia: $90,081

Lincoln, DE $89,555 Little Creek, DE $90,211 Magnolia, DE $90,081 Milford, DE $89,783 Marydel, DE $89,930 Millsboro, DE $89,180 Millville, DE $89,317 Milton, DE $89,472

Nassau, DE $89,537 Ocean View, DE $89,302 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,474 Seaford, DE $89,524 Selbyville, DE $89,154 Smyrna, DE $90,273 Viola, DE $89,857 Woodside, DE $90,099

Bear, DE $89,891 Newark, DE $89,857 Claymont, DE $90,041 Delaware City, DE $89,947 Hockessin, DE $89,849 Kirkwood, DE $89,930 Middletown, DE $89,965 Montchanin, DE $89,870

New Castle, DE $89,883 Odessa, DE $90,009 Port Penn, DE $90,070 Rockland, DE $89,879 Saint Georges, DE $89,936 Townsend, DE $90,075 Winterthur, DE $89,889 Lewes, DE $89,506

Wilmington, DE $89,854 Dover, DE $90,211 Dover Afb, DE $89,736 Bethany Beach, DE $89,208 Bethel, DE $89,300 Bridgeville, DE $89,511 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,957 Cheswold, DE $90,182

Clayton, DE $90,184 Dagsboro, DE $89,146 Delmar, DE $89,003 Ellendale, DE $89,273 Felton, DE $89,776 Fenwick Island, DE $89,165 Frankford, DE $89,010 Frederica, DE $89,864

Georgetown, DE $89,112 Greenwood, DE $89,525 Harbeson, DE $89,207 Harrington, DE $89,662 Hartly, DE $89,941 Houston, DE $89,534 Kenton, DE $90,189 Laurel, DE $89,059

Yorklyn, DE $89,876

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

Understanding how a 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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$78,082

Average $89,960/year

$100,724

$6,507

Average $7,497/month

$8,394

$1,502

Average $1,730/week

$1,937

$38

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,724	$8,394	$1,937	$48
Average	$89,960	$7,497	$1,730	$43
25th Percentile	$78,082	$6,507	$1,502	$38

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