What are the main factors that influence a Finance Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Finance Manager's salary?

A Finance Manager's salary grows with experience: a Finance Supervisor (10+ years)earns $91,721, a Finance Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $113,946, a Finance Manager (10+ years)earns $132,029, a Finance Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $170,102, a Finance Director (10+ years)earns $206,072,

What are the highest paying states for a Finance Manager?

Finance Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Finance Manager roles are District of Columbia $144,349, California $143,801, Massachusetts $141,885. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Finance Manager roles make?

Salaries for Finance Manager level roles vary by specialization: Corporate Finance Senior Manager: $200,885; Finance Senior Manager: $167,969; Corporate Finance Manager: $162,660; HR and Finance Manager: $140,878; Accounting and Finance Manager: $138,279.

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Finance Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Finance Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Finance Manager in Delaware is $132,029 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,650
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,194 to $140,729
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,420

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Finance Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,729	$11,727	$2,706	$68
Average	$132,029	$11,002	$2,539	$63
25th Percentile	$120,194	$10,016	$2,311	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Finance Manager Salaries

A Finance Manager'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 Finance Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Finance Manager'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:

Finance Supervisor (10+ years): $91,721
Finance Senior Supervisor (10+ years): $113,946
Finance Manager (10+ years): $132,029
Finance Senior Manager (10+ years): $170,102
Finance Director (10+ years): $206,072

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Finance Supervisor	10+ years	$91,721
Finance Senior Supervisor	10+ years	$113,946
Finance Manager	10+ years	$132,029
Finance Senior Manager	10+ years	$170,102
Finance Director	10+ years	$206,072

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How Do Finance Manager 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 Finance Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $144,349.
California: $143,801.
Massachusetts: $141,885.

District of Columbia $144,349 California $143,801 Massachusetts $141,885 Washington $141,363 New Jersey $141,311 Alaska $141,129 Connecticut $139,330 New York $138,600

Hawaii $136,266 Rhode Island $135,171 Maryland $134,428 Minnesota $133,411 Colorado $133,020 Illinois $132,889 Oregon $132,394 Delaware $132,029

New Hampshire $131,799 Virginia $131,286 Pennsylvania $129,786 Nevada $129,030 North Dakota $128,782 Michigan $128,391 Wisconsin $128,248 Vermont $127,961

Texas $127,166 Maine $127,114 Arizona $127,035 Ohio $126,944 Georgia $125,745 Indiana $125,145 Wyoming $125,028 Utah $124,845

Iowa $124,767 Kansas $124,141 Louisiana $123,959 North Carolina $123,893 Missouri $123,867 Florida $123,359 Montana $123,085 Nebraska $122,824

Kentucky $122,681 South Carolina $122,160 Tennessee $121,834 Idaho $121,703 New Mexico $120,751 Oklahoma $120,543 Alabama $119,774 South Dakota $118,483

Arkansas $117,779 West Virginia $117,401 Mississippi $116,267

Top Paying Cities for Finance Managers

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: $131,434
Little Creek: $132,396
Magnolia: $132,206

Lincoln, DE $131,434 Little Creek, DE $132,396 Magnolia, DE $132,206 Milford, DE $131,768 Marydel, DE $131,984 Millsboro, DE $130,883 Millville, DE $131,085 Milton, DE $131,312

Nassau, DE $131,407 Ocean View, DE $131,063 Rehoboth Beach, DE $131,314 Seaford, DE $131,389 Selbyville, DE $130,845 Smyrna, DE $132,488 Viola, DE $131,878 Woodside, DE $132,232

Bear, DE $131,927 Newark, DE $131,878 Claymont, DE $132,147 Delaware City, DE $132,009 Hockessin, DE $131,866 Kirkwood, DE $131,984 Middletown, DE $132,035 Montchanin, DE $131,896

New Castle, DE $131,915 Odessa, DE $132,100 Port Penn, DE $132,189 Rockland, DE $131,909 Saint Georges, DE $131,994 Townsend, DE $132,197 Winterthur, DE $131,924 Lewes, DE $131,363

Wilmington, DE $131,872 Dover, DE $132,396 Dover Afb, DE $131,699 Bethany Beach, DE $130,924 Bethel, DE $131,060 Bridgeville, DE $131,369 Camden Wyoming, DE $132,024 Cheswold, DE $132,353

Clayton, DE $132,357 Dagsboro, DE $130,833 Delmar, DE $130,623 Ellendale, DE $131,020 Felton, DE $131,758 Fenwick Island, DE $130,862 Frankford, DE $130,634 Frederica, DE $131,888

Georgetown, DE $130,784 Greenwood, DE $131,390 Harbeson, DE $130,923 Harrington, DE $131,591 Hartly, DE $132,000 Houston, DE $131,403 Kenton, DE $132,364 Laurel, DE $130,705

Yorklyn, DE $131,905

Finance Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Finance Manager'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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$120,194

Average $132,029/year

$140,729

$10,016

Average $11,002/month

$11,727

$2,311

Average $2,539/week

$2,706

$58

Average $63/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,729	$11,727	$2,706	$68
Average	$132,029	$11,002	$2,539	$63
25th Percentile	$120,194	$10,016	$2,311	$58

Finance Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Finance Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Finance Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $170,102 - a projected growth of 29% over your current level.

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