What are the main factors that influence an Audit Associate I's salary?

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

How does experience change An Audit Associate 's salary?

An Audit Associate 's salary grows with experience: an Audit Associate I (0-2 years)earns $86,736, an Audit Associate II (2-4 years)earns $105,762, an Audit Associate III (4-7 years)earns $108,781,

What are the highest paying states for an Audit Associate I?

Audit Associate I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Audit Associate I roles are District of Columbia $94,829, California $94,470, Massachusetts $93,211. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Audit Associate roles make?

Salaries for Audit Associate level roles vary by specialization: Sales Audit Associate: $98,736; Senior Audit Associate: $87,517; Audit Consultant I: $85,700; Assurance Audit Associate: $77,287; Audit Associate: $77,066.

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Audit Associate I Salary in Delaware

How much does an Audit Associate I make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Audit Associate I in Delaware is $86,736 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Audit Associate I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,391
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,458 to $94,930
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,012

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Audit Associate I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,930	$7,911	$1,826	$46
Average	$86,736	$7,228	$1,668	$42
25th Percentile	$77,458	$6,455	$1,490	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Audit Associate I Salaries

An Audit Associate I'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 Audit Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Audit Associate I'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:

Audit Associate I (0-2 years): $86,736
Audit Associate II (2-4 years): $105,762
Audit Associate III (4-7 years): $108,781

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Audit Associate I	0-2 years	$86,736
Audit Associate II	2-4 years	$105,762
Audit Associate III	4-7 years	$108,781

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How Do Audit Associate I 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 Audit Associate Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,829.
California: $94,470.
Massachusetts: $93,211.

District of Columbia $94,829 California $94,470 Massachusetts $93,211 Washington $92,868 New Jersey $92,834 Alaska $92,714 Connecticut $91,532 New York $91,052

Hawaii $89,519 Rhode Island $88,800 Maryland $88,312 Minnesota $87,644 Colorado $87,387 Illinois $87,301 Oregon $86,976 Delaware $86,736

New Hampshire $86,585 Virginia $86,248 Pennsylvania $85,263 Nevada $84,766 North Dakota $84,603 Michigan $84,346 Wisconsin $84,252 Vermont $84,064

Texas $83,541 Maine $83,507 Arizona $83,455 Ohio $83,395 Georgia $82,607 Indiana $82,214 Wyoming $82,136 Utah $82,017

Iowa $81,965 Kansas $81,554 Louisiana $81,434 North Carolina $81,391 Missouri $81,374 Florida $81,040 Montana $80,860 Nebraska $80,689

Kentucky $80,595 South Carolina $80,252 Tennessee $80,038 Idaho $79,952 New Mexico $79,327 Oklahoma $79,190 Alabama $78,685 South Dakota $77,837

Arkansas $77,374 West Virginia $77,126 Mississippi $76,381

Top Paying Cities for Audit Associate Is

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: $86,345
Little Creek: $86,977
Magnolia: $86,852

Lincoln, DE $86,345 Little Creek, DE $86,977 Magnolia, DE $86,852 Milford, DE $86,564 Marydel, DE $86,707 Millsboro, DE $85,983 Millville, DE $86,116 Milton, DE $86,265

Nassau, DE $86,327 Ocean View, DE $86,101 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,266 Seaford, DE $86,315 Selbyville, DE $85,958 Smyrna, DE $87,037 Viola, DE $86,636 Woodside, DE $86,869

Bear, DE $86,669 Newark, DE $86,636 Claymont, DE $86,814 Delaware City, DE $86,723 Hockessin, DE $86,629 Kirkwood, DE $86,707 Middletown, DE $86,740 Montchanin, DE $86,648

New Castle, DE $86,661 Odessa, DE $86,783 Port Penn, DE $86,841 Rockland, DE $86,657 Saint Georges, DE $86,713 Townsend, DE $86,846 Winterthur, DE $86,667 Lewes, DE $86,298

Wilmington, DE $86,633 Dover, DE $86,977 Dover Afb, DE $86,519 Bethany Beach, DE $86,010 Bethel, DE $86,099 Bridgeville, DE $86,302 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,732 Cheswold, DE $86,949

Clayton, DE $86,952 Dagsboro, DE $85,950 Delmar, DE $85,812 Ellendale, DE $86,073 Felton, DE $86,558 Fenwick Island, DE $85,969 Frankford, DE $85,819 Frederica, DE $86,643

Georgetown, DE $85,918 Greenwood, DE $86,316 Harbeson, DE $86,009 Harrington, DE $86,448 Hartly, DE $86,717 Houston, DE $86,325 Kenton, DE $86,956 Laurel, DE $85,866

Yorklyn, DE $86,654

Audit Associate I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Audit Associate I'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.

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$77,458

Average $86,736/year

$94,930

$6,455

Average $7,228/month

$7,911

$1,490

Average $1,668/week

$1,826

$37

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,930	$7,911	$1,826	$46
Average	$86,736	$7,228	$1,668	$42
25th Percentile	$77,458	$6,455	$1,490	$37

Audit Associate I Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Audit Associate I, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Audit Associate I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Audit Associate II	$105,762	22%
Data Analytics Consultant II	$105,762	22%
Financial Modeling Consultant II	$105,762	22%
Professional Services Specialist II	$78,151	-10%

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