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 $81,928, an Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,745, an Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,889, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $144,110, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,426,

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 $87,943, California $87,609, Massachusetts $86,441. 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: $192,619; Director of Security Operations: $165,091; Security Operations Center: $143,221; Security Operations Analyst: $132,153; Security Operations Manager: $108,423.

Security Operations Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Security Operations Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Operations Engineer in Rhode Island is $82,351 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,349
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,150 to $88,108
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,505

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Security Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,108	$7,342	$1,694	$42
Average	$82,351	$6,863	$1,584	$40
25th Percentile	$76,150	$6,346	$1,464	$37

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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): $81,928
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,745
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,889
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,110
Expert (over 8 years): $166,426

Levels	Salary
Security ... Level Security Operations Engineer	$81,928
Engineer ... Level Security Operations Engineer	$94,745
Engineer ... Level Security Operations Engineer	$113,889
Engineer ... Level Security Operations Engineer	$144,110
Engineer ... Level Security Operations Engineer	$166,426

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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: $87,943.
California: $87,609.
Massachusetts: $86,441.

District of Columbia $87,943 California $87,609 Massachusetts $86,441 Washington $86,124 New Jersey $86,092 Alaska $85,981 Connecticut $84,885 New York $84,440

Hawaii $83,018 Rhode Island $82,351 Maryland $81,898 Minnesota $81,279 Colorado $81,040 Illinois $80,961 Oregon $80,659 Delaware $80,437

New Hampshire $80,297 Virginia $79,984 Pennsylvania $79,070 Nevada $78,610 North Dakota $78,459 Michigan $78,221 Wisconsin $78,133 Vermont $77,958

Texas $77,474 Maine $77,442 Arizona $77,395 Ohio $77,339 Georgia $76,608 Indiana $76,243 Wyoming $76,171 Utah $76,060

Iowa $76,013 Kansas $75,631 Louisiana $75,520 North Carolina $75,480 Missouri $75,464 Florida $75,155 Montana $74,988 Nebraska $74,829

Kentucky $74,742 South Carolina $74,424 Tennessee $74,225 Idaho $74,146 New Mexico $73,566 Oklahoma $73,439 Alabama $72,970 South Dakota $72,184

Arkansas $71,755 West Virginia $71,525 Mississippi $70,834

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:

Adamsville: $83,701
Albion: $82,311
Ashaway: $84,019

Adamsville, RI $83,701 Albion, RI $82,311 Ashaway, RI $84,019 Barrington, RI $82,311 Block Island, RI $83,582 Bradford, RI $83,963 Bristol, RI $82,232 Carolina, RI $83,280

Charlestown, RI $83,368 Chepachet, RI $82,152 Clayville, RI $82,232 Coventry, RI $82,152 West Greenwich, RI $82,097 East Greenwich, RI $82,208 Exeter, RI $83,963 Fiskeville, RI $82,311

Forestdale, RI $82,232 Foster, RI $82,097 Glendale, RI $82,097 Greene, RI $83,018 Greenville, RI $82,311 Harmony, RI $82,287 Harrisville, RI $82,152 Hope, RI $82,311

Hope Valley, RI $84,019 Hopkinton, RI $84,043 Jamestown, RI $83,201 Kenyon, RI $83,939 Little Compton, RI $83,669 Manville, RI $82,311 Mapleville, RI $82,097 Newport, RI $83,217

Middletown, RI $83,566 North Kingstown, RI $82,073 North Scituate, RI $82,287 Oakland, RI $82,176 Pascoag, RI $82,128 Pawtucket, RI $82,311 Central Falls, RI $82,311 Cumberland, RI $82,311

Lincoln, RI $82,311 Portsmouth, RI $82,883 Prudence Island, RI $82,152 Rockville, RI $84,043 Saunderstown, RI $83,248 Shannock, RI $83,916 Slatersville, RI $82,232 Slocum, RI $83,248

Tiverton, RI $83,725 Wakefield, RI $83,161 Kingston, RI $83,177 Narragansett, RI $83,193 Peace Dale, RI $83,161 Warren, RI $82,287 Warwick, RI $82,311 Westerly, RI $84,066

West Kingston, RI $83,225 West Warwick, RI $82,311 Wood River Junction, RI $83,963 Woonsocket, RI $82,232 North Smithfield, RI $82,287 Wyoming, RI $83,939 Providence, RI $82,311 Cranston, RI $82,311

North Providence, RI $82,311 East Providence, RI $82,311 Riverside, RI $82,311 Rumford, RI $82,311 Smithfield, RI $82,311 Johnston, RI $82,311

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$76,150

Average $82,351/year

$88,108

$6,346

Average $6,863/month

$7,342

$1,464

Average $1,584/week

$1,694

$37

Average $40/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,108	$7,342	$1,694	$42
Average	$82,351	$6,863	$1,584	$40
25th Percentile	$76,150	$6,346	$1,464	$37

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