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

A Security Operations Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Security Operations Engineer (0-2 years)earns $80,016, an Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $92,535, an Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,232, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,766, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $162,547,

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

Security Operations Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Operations Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,936, California $87,602, Massachusetts $86,435. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Security Operations Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Director Security Operations: $192,654; Director of Security Operations: $165,089; Security Operations Center: $143,219; Security Operations Analyst: $132,158; Security Operations Manager: $108,427.

Security Operations Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Operations Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Operations Engineer in Delaware is $80,430 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,192
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,391 to $86,063
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,893

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Security Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,063	$7,172	$1,655	$41
Average	$80,430	$6,703	$1,547	$39
25th Percentile	$74,391	$6,199	$1,431	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Security Operations Engineer Salaries

A Security Operations 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 Operations Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Operations 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): $80,016
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,535
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,232
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,766
Expert (over 8 years): $162,547

Levels	Salary
Security ... Level Security Operations Engineer	$80,016
Engineer ... Level Security Operations Engineer	$92,535
Engineer ... Level Security Operations Engineer	$111,232
Engineer ... Level Security Operations Engineer	$140,766
Engineer ... Level Security Operations Engineer	$162,547

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

District of Columbia: $87,936.
California: $87,602.
Massachusetts: $86,435.

District of Columbia $87,936 California $87,602 Massachusetts $86,435 Washington $86,117 New Jersey $86,085 Alaska $85,974 Connecticut $84,878 New York $84,433

Hawaii $83,012 Rhode Island $82,344 Maryland $81,892 Minnesota $81,272 Colorado $81,034 Illinois $80,955 Oregon $80,653 Delaware $80,430

New Hampshire $80,291 Virginia $79,978 Pennsylvania $79,064 Nevada $78,604 North Dakota $78,453 Michigan $78,214 Wisconsin $78,127 Vermont $77,952

Texas $77,468 Maine $77,436 Arizona $77,389 Ohio $77,333 Georgia $76,602 Indiana $76,237 Wyoming $76,165 Utah $76,054

Iowa $76,007 Kansas $75,625 Louisiana $75,514 North Carolina $75,474 Missouri $75,459 Florida $75,149 Montana $74,982 Nebraska $74,823

Kentucky $74,736 South Carolina $74,418 Tennessee $74,220 Idaho $74,140 New Mexico $73,560 Oklahoma $73,433 Alabama $72,965 South Dakota $72,178

Arkansas $71,750 West Virginia $71,519 Mississippi $70,828

Top Paying Cities for Security Operations 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: $80,068
Little Creek: $80,654
Magnolia: $80,538

Lincoln, DE $80,068 Little Creek, DE $80,654 Magnolia, DE $80,538 Milford, DE $80,272 Marydel, DE $80,403 Millsboro, DE $79,732 Millville, DE $79,855 Milton, DE $79,994

Nassau, DE $80,052 Ocean View, DE $79,842 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,995 Seaford, DE $80,040 Selbyville, DE $79,709 Smyrna, DE $80,710 Viola, DE $80,338 Woodside, DE $80,554

Bear, DE $80,368 Newark, DE $80,338 Claymont, DE $80,503 Delaware City, DE $80,418 Hockessin, DE $80,331 Kirkwood, DE $80,403 Middletown, DE $80,434 Montchanin, DE $80,349

New Castle, DE $80,361 Odessa, DE $80,474 Port Penn, DE $80,528 Rockland, DE $80,357 Saint Georges, DE $80,409 Townsend, DE $80,533 Winterthur, DE $80,367 Lewes, DE $80,025

Wilmington, DE $80,335 Dover, DE $80,654 Dover Afb, DE $80,229 Bethany Beach, DE $79,758 Bethel, DE $79,840 Bridgeville, DE $80,028 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,427 Cheswold, DE $80,628

Clayton, DE $80,630 Dagsboro, DE $79,702 Delmar, DE $79,574 Ellendale, DE $79,816 Felton, DE $80,265 Fenwick Island, DE $79,720 Frankford, DE $79,581 Frederica, DE $80,345

Georgetown, DE $79,672 Greenwood, DE $80,041 Harbeson, DE $79,757 Harrington, DE $80,163 Hartly, DE $80,413 Houston, DE $80,049 Kenton, DE $80,634 Laurel, DE $79,624

Yorklyn, DE $80,355

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

Understanding how a Security Operations 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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$74,391

Average $80,430/year

$86,063

$6,199

Average $6,703/month

$7,172

$1,431

Average $1,547/week

$1,655

$36

Average $39/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,063	$7,172	$1,655	$41
Average	$80,430	$6,703	$1,547	$39
25th Percentile	$74,391	$6,199	$1,431	$36

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