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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Comptroller?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Comptroller roles, with salaries approximately 37% above the market median.

How does experience change A Comptroller's salary?

A Comptroller's salary grows with experience: starting around $296,875 for beginners, reaching about $301,975 at mid-level, and approach $311,810 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Comptroller?

Comptroller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Comptroller roles are District of Columbia $340,900, California $339,600, Massachusetts $335,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Comptroller roles make?

Salaries for Comptroller level roles vary by specialization: Corporate Controller: $307,829; Financial Comptroller: $254,328; Comptroller Office Manager: $140,220; Deputy Comptroller: $97,221; Financial Management Comptroller: $91,733.

Comptroller Salary in Delaware

How much does a Comptroller make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Comptroller in Delaware is $311,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $150.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $357,269
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $287,400 to $335,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $265,185

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Comptroller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$335,600	$27,967	$6,454	$161
Average	$311,800	$25,983	$5,996	$150
25th Percentile	$287,400	$23,950	$5,527	$138

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Key Factors That Influence Comptroller Salaries

A Comptroller'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 Comptroller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Comptroller'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): $296,875
Early Career (1-2 years): $299,061
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $301,975
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $306,346
Expert (over 8 years): $311,810

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Comptroller	$296,875
Intermediate Level Comptroller	$299,061
Senior Level Comptroller	$301,975
Specialist Level Comptroller	$306,346
Expert Level Comptroller	$311,810

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

District of Columbia: $340,900.
California: $339,600.
Massachusetts: $335,100.

District of Columbia $340,900 California $339,600 Massachusetts $335,100 Washington $333,800 New Jersey $333,700 Alaska $333,300 Connecticut $329,000 New York $327,300

Hawaii $321,800 Rhode Island $319,200 Maryland $317,500 Minnesota $315,100 Colorado $314,100 Illinois $313,800 Oregon $312,700 Delaware $311,800

New Hampshire $311,200 Virginia $310,000 Pennsylvania $306,500 Nevada $304,700 North Dakota $304,100 Michigan $303,200 Wisconsin $302,900 Vermont $302,200

Texas $300,300 Maine $300,200 Arizona $300,000 Ohio $299,800 Georgia $297,000 Indiana $295,500 Wyoming $295,300 Utah $294,800

Iowa $294,600 Kansas $293,200 Louisiana $292,700 North Carolina $292,600 Missouri $292,500 Florida $291,300 Montana $290,700 Nebraska $290,100

Kentucky $289,700 South Carolina $288,500 Tennessee $287,700 Idaho $287,400 New Mexico $285,200 Oklahoma $284,700 Alabama $282,900 South Dakota $279,800

Arkansas $278,100 West Virginia $277,300 Mississippi $274,600

Top Paying Cities for Comptrollers

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: $310,400
Little Creek: $312,700
Magnolia: $312,200

Lincoln, DE $310,400 Little Creek, DE $312,700 Magnolia, DE $312,200 Milford, DE $311,200 Marydel, DE $311,700 Millsboro, DE $309,100 Millville, DE $309,600 Milton, DE $310,100

Nassau, DE $310,300 Ocean View, DE $309,500 Rehoboth Beach, DE $310,100 Seaford, DE $310,300 Selbyville, DE $309,000 Smyrna, DE $312,900 Viola, DE $311,400 Woodside, DE $312,300

Bear, DE $311,500 Newark, DE $311,400 Claymont, DE $312,100 Delaware City, DE $311,700 Hockessin, DE $311,400 Kirkwood, DE $311,700 Middletown, DE $311,800 Montchanin, DE $311,500

New Castle, DE $311,500 Odessa, DE $312,000 Port Penn, DE $312,200 Rockland, DE $311,500 Saint Georges, DE $311,700 Townsend, DE $312,200 Winterthur, DE $311,500 Lewes, DE $310,200

Wilmington, DE $311,400 Dover, DE $312,700 Dover Afb, DE $311,000 Bethany Beach, DE $309,200 Bethel, DE $309,500 Bridgeville, DE $310,200 Camden Wyoming, DE $311,800 Cheswold, DE $312,600

Clayton, DE $312,600 Dagsboro, DE $309,000 Delmar, DE $308,500 Ellendale, DE $309,400 Felton, DE $311,100 Fenwick Island, DE $309,000 Frankford, DE $308,500 Frederica, DE $311,500

Georgetown, DE $308,800 Greenwood, DE $310,300 Harbeson, DE $309,200 Harrington, DE $310,800 Hartly, DE $311,700 Houston, DE $310,300 Kenton, DE $312,600 Laurel, DE $308,700

Yorklyn, DE $311,500

Comptroller Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Comptroller salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $349,042. While startup companies pay approximate $295,281.

Comptroller Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$295,281
Growth Stage	51~500	$312,295
Established	501~5000	$337,062
Enterprise	5000+	$349,042

Comptroller Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Comptroller roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 37% above the average. In contrast, Comptroller positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Comptroller as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Comptroller

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$427,166	$205.0	37%
Financial Services	$395,986	$190.0	27%
Biotechnology	$380,396	$183.0	22%
Pharmaceuticals	$371,042	$178.0	19%
Energy & Utilities	$364,806	$175.0	17%

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

Understanding how a Comptroller'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 August 01, 2026

$287,400

Average $311,800/year

$335,600

$23,950

Average $25,983/month

$27,967

$5,527

Average $5,996/week

$6,454

$138

Average $150/hour

$161

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$335,600	$27,967	$6,454	$161
Average	$311,800	$25,983	$5,996	$150
25th Percentile	$287,400	$23,950	$5,527	$138

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