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: starting around $247,614 for beginners, reaching about $251,507 at mid-level, and approach $261,398 for experts.

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 $280,543, California $279,479, Massachusetts $275,755. 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: Portfolio Controller: $263,346; Corporate Controller: $256,543; Project Controller: $253,708; Financial Controller: $253,400; Controller II: $248,257.

Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a Controller make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Controller in Delaware is $256,599 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $123.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $318,032
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $236,532 to $288,755
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $218,263

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Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$288,755	$24,063	$5,553	$139
Average	$256,599	$21,383	$4,935	$123
25th Percentile	$236,532	$19,711	$4,549	$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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $247,614
Early Career (1-2 years): $249,111
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $251,507
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $254,502
Expert (over 8 years): $261,398

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Controller	$247,614
Intermediate Level Controller	$249,111
Senior Level Controller	$251,507
Specialist Level Controller	$254,502
Expert Level Controller	$261,398

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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: $280,543.
California: $279,479.
Massachusetts: $275,755.

District of Columbia $280,543 California $279,479 Massachusetts $275,755 Washington $274,741 New Jersey $274,640 Alaska $274,285 Connecticut $270,788 New York $269,369

Hawaii $264,834 Rhode Island $262,705 Maryland $261,261 Minnesota $259,285 Colorado $258,525 Illinois $258,271 Oregon $257,308 Delaware $256,599

New Hampshire $256,153 Virginia $255,155 Pennsylvania $252,241 Nevada $250,771 North Dakota $250,290 Michigan $249,530 Wisconsin $249,251 Vermont $248,693

Texas $247,148 Maine $247,046 Arizona $246,894 Ohio $246,717 Georgia $244,386 Indiana $243,220 Wyoming $242,992 Utah $242,638

Iowa $242,486 Kansas $241,269 Louisiana $240,915 North Carolina $240,788 Missouri $240,737 Florida $239,749 Montana $239,217 Nebraska $238,710

Kentucky $238,432 South Carolina $237,418 Tennessee $236,785 Idaho $236,531 New Mexico $234,681 Oklahoma $234,276 Alabama $232,781 South Dakota $230,273

Arkansas $228,904 West Virginia $228,170 Mississippi $225,965

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: $265,569
Little Creek: $263,111
Magnolia: $264,200

Lincoln, DE $265,569 Little Creek, DE $263,111 Magnolia, DE $264,200 Milford, DE $265,569 Marydel, DE $262,123 Millsboro, DE $265,569 Millville, DE $267,342 Milton, DE $265,569

Nassau, DE $265,569 Ocean View, DE $267,342 Rehoboth Beach, DE $267,342 Seaford, DE $262,781 Selbyville, DE $267,342 Smyrna, DE $261,819 Viola, DE $264,200 Woodside, DE $263,440

Bear, DE $259,893 Newark, DE $259,994 Claymont, DE $260,197 Delaware City, DE $259,994 Hockessin, DE $260,197 Kirkwood, DE $259,994 Middletown, DE $261,286 Montchanin, DE $260,197

New Castle, DE $260,197 Odessa, DE $261,641 Port Penn, DE $259,285 Rockland, DE $260,197 Saint Georges, DE $259,994 Townsend, DE $261,261 Winterthur, DE $260,197 Lewes, DE $265,569

Wilmington, DE $260,197 Dover, DE $262,984 Dover Afb, DE $263,592 Bethany Beach, DE $267,342 Bethel, DE $262,781 Bridgeville, DE $265,569 Camden Wyoming, DE $263,263 Cheswold, DE $262,376

Clayton, DE $261,717 Dagsboro, DE $267,342 Delmar, DE $262,781 Ellendale, DE $265,569 Felton, DE $265,569 Fenwick Island, DE $267,342 Frankford, DE $267,342 Frederica, DE $265,569

Georgetown, DE $265,569 Greenwood, DE $265,569 Harbeson, DE $265,569 Harrington, DE $265,569 Hartly, DE $261,591 Houston, DE $265,569 Kenton, DE $261,717 Laurel, DE $262,781

Yorklyn, DE $260,197

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$236,532

Average $256,599/year

$288,755

$19,711

Average $21,383/month

$24,063

$4,549

Average $4,935/week

$5,553

$114

Average $123/hour

$139

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$288,755	$24,063	$5,553	$139
Average	$256,599	$21,383	$4,935	$123
25th Percentile	$236,532	$19,711	$4,549	$114

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