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

A Combat Controller's salary grows with experience: a Maintenance Planner I (0-2 years)earns $71,247, a Combat Controller (2-4 years)earns $93,275, a Maintenance Planner III (4-7 years)earns $117,137, a Maintenance Planner IV (7+ years)earns $134,926, a Maintenance Planning Supervisor (7+ years)earns $117,231,

What are the highest paying states for a Combat Controller?

Combat Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Combat Controller roles are District of Columbia $98,727, California $98,352, Massachusetts $97,041. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Combat Controller roles make?

Salaries for Combat Controller level roles vary by specialization: Controller: $253,229; Combat Engineer: $111,855; Combat Systems Engineer: $92,536; Combat Systems Officer: $80,807; Army Combat Medic: $52,825.

Combat Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a Combat Controller make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Combat Controller in Delaware is $90,505 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,774
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,215 to $100,068
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,936

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Combat Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,068	$8,339	$1,924	$48
Average	$90,505	$7,542	$1,740	$44
25th Percentile	$79,215	$6,601	$1,523	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Combat Controller Salaries

A Combat 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 Combat Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Combat 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,247
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,275
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,137
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,926
Expert (over 8 years): $117,231

Levels	Salary
Maintenan... Level Combat Controller	$71,247
Combat Co... Level Combat Controller	$93,275
Maintenan... Level Combat Controller	$117,137
Maintenan... Level Combat Controller	$134,926
Maintenan... Level Combat Controller	$117,231

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

District of Columbia: $98,727.
California: $98,352.
Massachusetts: $97,041.

District of Columbia $98,727 California $98,352 Massachusetts $97,041 Washington $96,685 New Jersey $96,649 Alaska $96,524 Connecticut $95,294 New York $94,794

Hawaii $93,198 Rhode Island $92,449 Maryland $91,941 Minnesota $91,246 Colorado $90,978 Illinois $90,889 Oregon $90,550 Delaware $90,300

New Hampshire $90,143 Virginia $89,792 Pennsylvania $88,767 Nevada $88,250 North Dakota $88,080 Michigan $87,813 Wisconsin $87,715 Vermont $87,518

Texas $86,974 Maine $86,939 Arizona $86,885 Ohio $86,823 Georgia $86,002 Indiana $85,592 Wyoming $85,512 Utah $85,387

Iowa $85,334 Kansas $84,906 Louisiana $84,781 North Carolina $84,736 Missouri $84,718 Florida $84,371 Montana $84,183 Nebraska $84,005

Kentucky $83,907 South Carolina $83,550 Tennessee $83,327 Idaho $83,238 New Mexico $82,587 Oklahoma $82,445 Alabama $81,919 South Dakota $81,036

Arkansas $80,554 West Virginia $80,296 Mississippi $79,520

Top Paying Cities for Combat 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: $93,457
Little Creek: $92,592
Magnolia: $92,975

Lincoln, DE $93,457 Little Creek, DE $92,592 Magnolia, DE $92,975 Milford, DE $93,457 Marydel, DE $92,244 Millsboro, DE $93,457 Millville, DE $94,081 Milton, DE $93,457

Nassau, DE $93,457 Ocean View, DE $94,081 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,081 Seaford, DE $92,476 Selbyville, DE $94,081 Smyrna, DE $92,137 Viola, DE $92,975 Woodside, DE $92,708

Bear, DE $91,460 Newark, DE $91,495 Claymont, DE $91,567 Delaware City, DE $91,495 Hockessin, DE $91,567 Kirkwood, DE $91,495 Middletown, DE $91,950 Montchanin, DE $91,567

New Castle, DE $91,567 Odessa, DE $92,075 Port Penn, DE $91,246 Rockland, DE $91,567 Saint Georges, DE $91,495 Townsend, DE $91,941 Winterthur, DE $91,567 Lewes, DE $93,457

Wilmington, DE $91,567 Dover, DE $92,547 Dover Afb, DE $92,761 Bethany Beach, DE $94,081 Bethel, DE $92,476 Bridgeville, DE $93,457 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,645 Cheswold, DE $92,333

Clayton, DE $92,102 Dagsboro, DE $94,081 Delmar, DE $92,476 Ellendale, DE $93,457 Felton, DE $93,457 Fenwick Island, DE $94,081 Frankford, DE $94,081 Frederica, DE $93,457

Georgetown, DE $93,457 Greenwood, DE $93,457 Harbeson, DE $93,457 Harrington, DE $93,457 Hartly, DE $92,057 Houston, DE $93,457 Kenton, DE $92,102 Laurel, DE $92,476

Yorklyn, DE $91,567

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

Understanding how a Combat 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

$79,215

Average $90,505/year

$100,068

$6,601

Average $7,542/month

$8,339

$1,523

Average $1,740/week

$1,924

$38

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,068	$8,339	$1,924	$48
Average	$90,505	$7,542	$1,740	$44
25th Percentile	$79,215	$6,601	$1,523	$38

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