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 (5+ years)earns $165,167, a Financial Control Director (5+ years)earns $179,690, a Controller (5+ years)earns $256,929,

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 $280,904, California $279,839, Massachusetts $276,109. 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: Corporate Controller: $302,073; Portfolio Controller: $263,693; Project Controller: $254,034; Financial Controller: $253,800; Controller II: $248,584.

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Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a Controller make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Controller in Delaware is $256,929 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): $318,644
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $237,634 to $289,233
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $220,067

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Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$289,233	$24,103	$5,562	$139
Average	$256,929	$21,411	$4,941	$124
25th Percentile	$237,634	$19,803	$4,570	$114

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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 (5+ years): $165,167
Financial Control Director (5+ years): $179,690
Controller (5+ years): $256,929

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Financial Control Senior Manager	5+ years	$165,167
Financial Control Director	5+ years	$179,690
Controller	5+ years	$256,929

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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: $280,904.
California: $279,839.
Massachusetts: $276,109.

District of Columbia $280,904 California $279,839 Massachusetts $276,109 Washington $275,095 New Jersey $274,993 Alaska $274,638 Connecticut $271,137 New York $269,716

Hawaii $265,175 Rhode Island $263,043 Maryland $261,597 Minnesota $259,618 Colorado $258,857 Illinois $258,604 Oregon $257,639 Delaware $256,929

New Hampshire $256,483 Virginia $255,483 Pennsylvania $252,565 Nevada $251,094 North Dakota $250,612 Michigan $249,851 Wisconsin $249,572 Vermont $249,013

Texas $247,466 Maine $247,364 Arizona $247,212 Ohio $247,035 Georgia $244,700 Indiana $243,533 Wyoming $243,305 Utah $242,950

Iowa $242,798 Kansas $241,580 Louisiana $241,225 North Carolina $241,098 Missouri $241,047 Florida $240,058 Montana $239,525 Nebraska $239,017

Kentucky $238,738 South Carolina $237,723 Tennessee $237,089 Idaho $236,835 New Mexico $234,983 Oklahoma $234,577 Alabama $233,081 South Dakota $230,569

Arkansas $229,199 West Virginia $228,463 Mississippi $226,256

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: $255,772
Little Creek: $257,645
Magnolia: $257,274

Lincoln, DE $255,772 Little Creek, DE $257,645 Magnolia, DE $257,274 Milford, DE $256,422 Marydel, DE $256,843 Millsboro, DE $254,699 Millville, DE $255,092 Milton, DE $255,534

Nassau, DE $255,719 Ocean View, DE $255,049 Rehoboth Beach, DE $255,539 Seaford, DE $255,683 Selbyville, DE $254,625 Smyrna, DE $257,822 Viola, DE $256,635 Woodside, DE $257,325

Bear, DE $256,731 Newark, DE $256,635 Claymont, DE $257,160 Delaware City, DE $256,891 Hockessin, DE $256,612 Kirkwood, DE $256,843 Middletown, DE $256,942 Montchanin, DE $256,670

New Castle, DE $256,708 Odessa, DE $257,069 Port Penn, DE $257,241 Rockland, DE $256,696 Saint Georges, DE $256,861 Townsend, DE $257,256 Winterthur, DE $256,726 Lewes, DE $255,633

Wilmington, DE $256,625 Dover, DE $257,645 Dover Afb, DE $256,287 Bethany Beach, DE $254,780 Bethel, DE $255,044 Bridgeville, DE $255,645 Camden Wyoming, DE $256,919 Cheswold, DE $257,561

Clayton, DE $257,568 Dagsboro, DE $254,603 Delmar, DE $254,194 Ellendale, DE $254,965 Felton, DE $256,401 Fenwick Island, DE $254,658 Frankford, DE $254,214 Frederica, DE $256,655

Georgetown, DE $254,506 Greenwood, DE $255,686 Harbeson, DE $254,778 Harrington, DE $256,077 Hartly, DE $256,873 Houston, DE $255,711 Kenton, DE $257,581 Laurel, DE $254,354

Yorklyn, DE $256,688

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.

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$237,634

Average $256,929/year

$289,233

$19,803

Average $21,411/month

$24,103

$4,570

Average $4,941/week

$5,562

$114

Average $124/hour

$139

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$289,233	$24,103	$5,562	$139
Average	$256,929	$21,411	$4,941	$124
25th Percentile	$237,634	$19,803	$4,570	$114

Controller Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Controller, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Corporate Controller role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $305,909 - a projected growth of 19% over your current level.

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