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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Controller's salary?

A Controller's salary grows with experience: a Financial Control Senior Manager (0-0 years)earns $165,426, a Financial Control Director (0-0 years)earns $180,014, a Controller (0-0 years)earns $257,027,

What are the highest paying states for a Controller?

Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Controller roles are District of Columbia $280,375, California $279,312, Massachusetts $275,589. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Controller roles make?

Salaries for Controller level roles vary by specialization: Portfolio Controller: $257,578; Controller II: $257,578; Project Controller: $253,556; Financial Controller: $253,300; Junior Controller: $223,439.

Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a Controller make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Controller in Delaware is $257,027 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $124.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $315,963
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $235,840 to $287,876
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $216,551

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Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$287,876	$23,990	$5,536	$138
Average	$257,027	$21,419	$4,943	$124
25th Percentile	$235,840	$19,653	$4,535	$113

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Key Factors That Influence Controller Salaries

A Controller'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 Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Controller'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:

Financial Control Senior Manager (0-0 years): $165,426
Financial Control Director (0-0 years): $180,014
Controller (0-0 years): $257,027

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Financial Control Senior Manager	0-0 years	$165,426
Financial Control Director	0-0 years	$180,014
Controller	0-0 years	$257,027

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

District of Columbia: $280,375.
California: $279,312.
Massachusetts: $275,589.

District of Columbia $280,375 California $279,312 Massachusetts $275,589 Washington $274,576 New Jersey $274,475 Alaska $274,120 Connecticut $270,626 New York $269,208

Hawaii $264,675 Rhode Island $262,548 Maryland $261,104 Minnesota $259,129 Colorado $258,370 Illinois $258,116 Oregon $257,154 Delaware $256,445

New Hampshire $255,999 Virginia $255,002 Pennsylvania $252,089 Nevada $250,621 North Dakota $250,140 Michigan $249,380 Wisconsin $249,101 Vermont $248,544

Texas $247,000 Maine $246,898 Arizona $246,746 Ohio $246,569 Georgia $244,239 Indiana $243,075 Wyoming $242,847 Utah $242,492

Iowa $242,340 Kansas $241,125 Louisiana $240,770 North Carolina $240,644 Missouri $240,593 Florida $239,605 Montana $239,073 Nebraska $238,567

Kentucky $238,288 South Carolina $237,276 Tennessee $236,643 Idaho $236,389 New Mexico $234,541 Oklahoma $234,136 Alabama $232,641 South Dakota $230,135

Arkansas $228,767 West Virginia $228,033 Mississippi $225,830

Top Paying Cities for Controllers

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: $265,409
Little Creek: $262,953
Magnolia: $264,042

Lincoln, DE $265,409 Little Creek, DE $262,953 Magnolia, DE $264,042 Milford, DE $265,409 Marydel, DE $261,965 Millsboro, DE $265,409 Millville, DE $267,182 Milton, DE $265,409

Nassau, DE $265,409 Ocean View, DE $267,182 Rehoboth Beach, DE $267,182 Seaford, DE $262,624 Selbyville, DE $267,182 Smyrna, DE $261,662 Viola, DE $264,042 Woodside, DE $263,282

Bear, DE $259,737 Newark, DE $259,838 Claymont, DE $260,041 Delaware City, DE $259,838 Hockessin, DE $260,041 Kirkwood, DE $259,838 Middletown, DE $261,130 Montchanin, DE $260,041

New Castle, DE $260,041 Odessa, DE $261,484 Port Penn, DE $259,129 Rockland, DE $260,041 Saint Georges, DE $259,838 Townsend, DE $261,104 Winterthur, DE $260,041 Lewes, DE $265,409

Wilmington, DE $260,041 Dover, DE $262,826 Dover Afb, DE $263,434 Bethany Beach, DE $267,182 Bethel, DE $262,624 Bridgeville, DE $265,409 Camden Wyoming, DE $263,105 Cheswold, DE $262,219

Clayton, DE $261,560 Dagsboro, DE $267,182 Delmar, DE $262,624 Ellendale, DE $265,409 Felton, DE $265,409 Fenwick Island, DE $267,182 Frankford, DE $267,182 Frederica, DE $265,409

Georgetown, DE $265,409 Greenwood, DE $265,409 Harbeson, DE $265,409 Harrington, DE $265,409 Hartly, DE $261,434 Houston, DE $265,409 Kenton, DE $261,560 Laurel, DE $262,624

Yorklyn, DE $260,041

Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Controller'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 May 18, 2021

$235,840

Average $257,027/year

$287,876

$19,653

Average $21,419/month

$23,990

$4,535

Average $4,943/week

$5,536

$113

Average $124/hour

$138

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$287,876	$23,990	$5,536	$138
Average	$257,027	$21,419	$4,943	$124
25th Percentile	$235,840	$19,653	$4,535	$113

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