What are the main factors that influence an Ethics Director's salary?

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

How does experience change An Ethics Director's salary?

An Ethics Director's salary grows with experience: an Ethics Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $173,494, an Ethics Manager (10+ years)earns $136,070, an Ethics Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $188,169, an Ethics Director (10+ years)earns $235,903, a VP of Ethics (10+ years)earns $273,447,

What are the highest paying states for an Ethics Director?

Ethics Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ethics Director roles are District of Columbia $257,917, California $256,938, Massachusetts $253,514. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ethics Director roles make?

Salaries for Ethics Director level roles vary by specialization: Ethics Officer: $277,172; VP of Ethics: $270,018; Ethics and Mission Integration Director - Systems: $245,768; Director of Ethics and Compliance: $232,990; Senior Manager of Ethics and Compliance: $185,810.

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Ethics Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Ethics Director make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ethics Director in Delaware is $235,903 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $113.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $256,996
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $211,174 to $246,944
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $188,660

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Ethics Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$246,944	$20,579	$4,749	$119
Average	$235,903	$19,659	$4,537	$113
25th Percentile	$211,174	$17,598	$4,061	$102

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Key Factors That Influence Ethics Director Salaries

An Ethics Director'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 Ethics Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ethics Director'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:

Ethics Specialist V (7-10 years): $173,494
Ethics Manager (10+ years): $136,070
Ethics Senior Manager (10+ years): $188,169
Ethics Director (10+ years): $235,903
VP of Ethics (10+ years): $273,447

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Ethics Specialist V	7-10 years	$173,494
Ethics Manager	10+ years	$136,070
Ethics Senior Manager	10+ years	$188,169
Ethics Director	10+ years	$235,903
VP of Ethics	10+ years	$273,447

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How Do Ethics Director 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 Ethics Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $257,917.
California: $256,938.
Massachusetts: $253,514.

District of Columbia $257,917 California $256,938 Massachusetts $253,514 Washington $252,582 New Jersey $252,489 Alaska $252,163 Connecticut $248,948 New York $247,644

Hawaii $243,474 Rhode Island $241,517 Maryland $240,190 Minnesota $238,373 Colorado $237,674 Illinois $237,441 Oregon $236,556 Delaware $235,903

New Hampshire $235,493 Virginia $234,576 Pennsylvania $231,897 Nevada $230,546 North Dakota $230,103 Michigan $229,404 Wisconsin $229,148 Vermont $228,636

Texas $227,215 Maine $227,121 Arizona $226,982 Ohio $226,819 Georgia $224,675 Indiana $223,604 Wyoming $223,394 Utah $223,068

Iowa $222,928 Kansas $221,810 Louisiana $221,484 North Carolina $221,368 Missouri $221,321 Florida $220,413 Montana $219,923 Nebraska $219,457

Kentucky $219,201 South Carolina $218,269 Tennessee $217,687 Idaho $217,454 New Mexico $215,754 Oklahoma $215,381 Alabama $214,007 South Dakota $211,700

Arkansas $210,443 West Virginia $209,767 Mississippi $207,740

Top Paying Cities for Ethics Directors

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: $234,841
Little Creek: $236,560
Magnolia: $236,220

Lincoln, DE $234,841 Little Creek, DE $236,560 Magnolia, DE $236,220 Milford, DE $235,438 Marydel, DE $235,824 Millsboro, DE $233,856 Millville, DE $234,217 Milton, DE $234,622

Nassau, DE $234,792 Ocean View, DE $234,177 Rehoboth Beach, DE $234,627 Seaford, DE $234,760 Selbyville, DE $233,788 Smyrna, DE $236,723 Viola, DE $235,633 Woodside, DE $236,267

Bear, DE $235,722 Newark, DE $235,633 Claymont, DE $236,115 Delaware City, DE $235,868 Hockessin, DE $235,612 Kirkwood, DE $235,824 Middletown, DE $235,915 Montchanin, DE $235,666

New Castle, DE $235,701 Odessa, DE $236,032 Port Penn, DE $236,190 Rockland, DE $235,689 Saint Georges, DE $235,841 Townsend, DE $236,204 Winterthur, DE $235,717 Lewes, DE $234,713

Wilmington, DE $235,624 Dover, DE $236,560 Dover Afb, DE $235,314 Bethany Beach, DE $233,930 Bethel, DE $234,173 Bridgeville, DE $234,725 Camden Wyoming, DE $235,894 Cheswold, DE $236,483

Clayton, DE $236,490 Dagsboro, DE $233,767 Delmar, DE $233,392 Ellendale, DE $234,100 Felton, DE $235,419 Fenwick Island, DE $233,819 Frankford, DE $233,411 Frederica, DE $235,652

Georgetown, DE $233,679 Greenwood, DE $234,762 Harbeson, DE $233,928 Harrington, DE $235,121 Hartly, DE $235,852 Houston, DE $234,785 Kenton, DE $236,502 Laurel, DE $233,539

Yorklyn, DE $235,682

Ethics Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ethics Director'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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$211,174

Average $235,903/year

$246,944

$17,598

Average $19,659/month

$20,579

$4,061

Average $4,537/week

$4,749

$102

Average $113/hour

$119

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$246,944	$20,579	$4,749	$119
Average	$235,903	$19,659	$4,537	$113
25th Percentile	$211,174	$17,598	$4,061	$102

Ethics Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Ethics Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Ethics role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $273,447 - a projected growth of 16% over your current level.

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