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

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

How does experience change A Performance Specialist's salary?

A Performance Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Talent Performance Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $61,588, a Performance Specialist (2-4 years)earns $72,103, a Talent Performance Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $95,549, a Talent Performance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $119,212, an Organizational Psychologist (7-10 years)earns $139,377,

What are the highest paying states for a Performance Specialist?

Performance Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Performance Specialist roles are District of Columbia $77,602, California $77,308, Massachusetts $76,278. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Performance Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Performance Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Performance Sales Specialist: $150,428; Performance Auditor Specialist: $127,296; Performance Management Specialist: $117,854; Talent Performance Specialist IV: $116,403; Performance Improvement Specialist: $93,685.

Performance Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Performance Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Performance Specialist in Delaware is $71,140 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,974
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,187 to $77,335
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,215

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Performance Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,335	$6,445	$1,487	$37
Average	$71,140	$5,928	$1,368	$34
25th Percentile	$60,187	$5,016	$1,157	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Performance Specialist Salaries

A Performance Specialist'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 Performance Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Performance Specialist'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): $61,588
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,103
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,549
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,212
Expert (over 8 years): $139,377

Levels	Salary
Talent Pe... Level Performance Specialist	$61,588
Performan... Level Performance Specialist	$72,103
Talent Pe... Level Performance Specialist	$95,549
Talent Pe... Level Performance Specialist	$119,212
Organizat... Level Performance Specialist	$139,377

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How Do Performance Specialist 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 Performance Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $77,602.
California: $77,308.
Massachusetts: $76,278.

District of Columbia $77,602 California $77,308 Massachusetts $76,278 Washington $75,997 New Jersey $75,969 Alaska $75,871 Connecticut $74,904 New York $74,511

Hawaii $73,257 Rhode Island $72,668 Maryland $72,269 Minnesota $71,722 Colorado $71,512 Illinois $71,442 Oregon $71,175 Delaware $70,979

New Hampshire $70,856 Virginia $70,579 Pennsylvania $69,773 Nevada $69,367 North Dakota $69,234 Michigan $69,024 Wisconsin $68,946 Vermont $68,792

Texas $68,365 Maine $68,337 Arizona $68,295 Ohio $68,246 Georgia $67,601 Indiana $67,278 Wyoming $67,215 Utah $67,117

Iowa $67,075 Kansas $66,739 Louisiana $66,640 North Carolina $66,605 Missouri $66,591 Florida $66,318 Montana $66,171 Nebraska $66,031

Kentucky $65,954 South Carolina $65,673 Tennessee $65,498 Idaho $65,428 New Mexico $64,916 Oklahoma $64,804 Alabama $64,391 South Dakota $63,697

Arkansas $63,318 West Virginia $63,115 Mississippi $62,505

Top Paying Cities for Performance Specialists

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: $73,460
Little Creek: $72,780
Magnolia: $73,082

Lincoln, DE $73,460 Little Creek, DE $72,780 Magnolia, DE $73,082 Milford, DE $73,460 Marydel, DE $72,507 Millsboro, DE $73,460 Millville, DE $73,951 Milton, DE $73,460

Nassau, DE $73,460 Ocean View, DE $73,951 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,951 Seaford, DE $72,689 Selbyville, DE $73,951 Smyrna, DE $72,423 Viola, DE $73,082 Woodside, DE $72,871

Bear, DE $71,890 Newark, DE $71,918 Claymont, DE $71,974 Delaware City, DE $71,918 Hockessin, DE $71,974 Kirkwood, DE $71,918 Middletown, DE $72,276 Montchanin, DE $71,974

New Castle, DE $71,974 Odessa, DE $72,374 Port Penn, DE $71,722 Rockland, DE $71,974 Saint Georges, DE $71,918 Townsend, DE $72,269 Winterthur, DE $71,974 Lewes, DE $73,460

Wilmington, DE $71,974 Dover, DE $72,745 Dover Afb, DE $72,913 Bethany Beach, DE $73,951 Bethel, DE $72,689 Bridgeville, DE $73,460 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,822 Cheswold, DE $72,577

Clayton, DE $72,395 Dagsboro, DE $73,951 Delmar, DE $72,689 Ellendale, DE $73,460 Felton, DE $73,460 Fenwick Island, DE $73,951 Frankford, DE $73,951 Frederica, DE $73,460

Georgetown, DE $73,460 Greenwood, DE $73,460 Harbeson, DE $73,460 Harrington, DE $73,460 Hartly, DE $72,360 Houston, DE $73,460 Kenton, DE $72,395 Laurel, DE $72,689

Yorklyn, DE $71,974

Performance Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Performance Specialist'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

$60,187

Average $71,140/year

$77,335

$5,016

Average $5,928/month

$6,445

$1,157

Average $1,368/week

$1,487

$29

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,335	$6,445	$1,487	$37
Average	$71,140	$5,928	$1,368	$34
25th Percentile	$60,187	$5,016	$1,157	$29

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