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

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

What are the highest paying states for a Corporate Controller?

Corporate Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Corporate Controller roles are District of Columbia $334,455, California $333,186, Massachusetts $328,746. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Corporate Controller roles make?

Salaries for Corporate Controller level roles vary by specialization: Project Controller: $254,034; Financial Controller: $253,800; Controller: $253,707; Junior Controller: $223,861; Vice President Corporate Controller: $170,947.

Corporate Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a Corporate Controller make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Corporate Controller in Delaware is $305,909 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $147.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $375,617
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $272,224 to $342,397
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $241,556

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Corporate Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$342,397	$28,533	$6,585	$165
Average	$305,909	$25,492	$5,883	$147
25th Percentile	$272,224	$22,685	$5,235	$131

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Key Factors That Influence Corporate Controller Salaries

A Corporate Controller's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

District of Columbia: $334,455.
California: $333,186.
Massachusetts: $328,746.

District of Columbia $334,455 California $333,186 Massachusetts $328,746 Washington $327,537 New Jersey $327,417 Alaska $326,994 Connecticut $322,825 New York $321,133

Hawaii $315,726 Rhode Island $313,189 Maryland $311,467 Minnesota $309,111 Colorado $308,205 Illinois $307,903 Oregon $306,755 Delaware $305,909

New Hampshire $305,377 Virginia $304,187 Pennsylvania $300,713 Nevada $298,961 North Dakota $298,387 Michigan $297,481 Wisconsin $297,149 Vermont $296,484

Texas $294,642 Maine $294,521 Arizona $294,340 Ohio $294,128 Georgia $291,349 Indiana $289,960 Wyoming $289,688 Utah $289,265

Iowa $289,084 Kansas $287,634 Louisiana $287,211 North Carolina $287,060 Missouri $286,999 Florida $285,821 Montana $285,187 Nebraska $284,583

Kentucky $284,250 South Carolina $283,042 Tennessee $282,287 Idaho $281,985 New Mexico $279,780 Oklahoma $279,296 Alabama $277,514 South Dakota $274,524

Arkansas $272,892 West Virginia $272,016 Mississippi $269,388

Top Paying Cities for Corporate 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: $304,532
Little Creek: $306,761
Magnolia: $306,320

Lincoln, DE $304,532 Little Creek, DE $306,761 Magnolia, DE $306,320 Milford, DE $305,305 Marydel, DE $305,806 Millsboro, DE $303,254 Millville, DE $303,722 Milton, DE $304,248

Nassau, DE $304,468 Ocean View, DE $303,671 Rehoboth Beach, DE $304,254 Seaford, DE $304,426 Selbyville, DE $303,166 Smyrna, DE $306,972 Viola, DE $305,559 Woodside, DE $306,380

Bear, DE $305,673 Newark, DE $305,559 Claymont, DE $306,184 Delaware City, DE $305,864 Hockessin, DE $305,531 Kirkwood, DE $305,806 Middletown, DE $305,924 Montchanin, DE $305,601

New Castle, DE $305,646 Odessa, DE $306,075 Port Penn, DE $306,281 Rockland, DE $305,631 Saint Georges, DE $305,827 Townsend, DE $306,299 Winterthur, DE $305,667 Lewes, DE $304,365

Wilmington, DE $305,547 Dover, DE $306,761 Dover Afb, DE $305,145 Bethany Beach, DE $303,350 Bethel, DE $303,665 Bridgeville, DE $304,381 Camden Wyoming, DE $305,897 Cheswold, DE $306,661

Clayton, DE $306,670 Dagsboro, DE $303,139 Delmar, DE $302,653 Ellendale, DE $303,571 Felton, DE $305,281 Fenwick Island, DE $303,205 Frankford, DE $302,677 Frederica, DE $305,583

Georgetown, DE $303,024 Greenwood, DE $304,429 Harbeson, DE $303,347 Harrington, DE $304,894 Hartly, DE $305,843 Houston, DE $304,459 Kenton, DE $306,685 Laurel, DE $302,843

Yorklyn, DE $305,622

Corporate Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Corporate 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 May 01, 2026

$272,224

Average $305,909/year

$342,397

$22,685

Average $25,492/month

$28,533

$5,235

Average $5,883/week

$6,585

$131

Average $147/hour

$165

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$342,397	$28,533	$6,585	$165
Average	$305,909	$25,492	$5,883	$147
25th Percentile	$272,224	$22,685	$5,235	$131

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