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

A Financial Aid Manager's salary grows with experience: a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. (2-4 years)earns $49,174, a Financial Aid Manager (4-5 years)earns $66,268, a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. (5+ years)earns $98,331,

What are the highest paying states for a Financial Aid Manager?

Financial Aid Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Financial Aid Manager roles are District of Columbia $72,452, California $72,177, Massachusetts $71,215. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Financial Aid Manager roles make?

Salaries for Financial Aid Manager level roles vary by specialization: University Associate Financial Aid Director: $65,490; College Associate Financial Aid Director: $65,440; College Financial Aid Specialist: $53,400; University Financial Aid Specialist: $53,390; Student Financial Aid Specialist: $53,360.

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Financial Aid Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Financial Aid Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Aid Manager in Delaware is $66,268 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,993
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,225 to $73,976
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,260

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Financial Aid Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,976	$6,165	$1,423	$36
Average	$66,268	$5,522	$1,274	$32
25th Percentile	$54,225	$4,519	$1,043	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Financial Aid Manager Salaries

A Financial Aid 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 Financial Aid Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Financial Aid 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:

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. (2-4 years): $49,174
Financial Aid Manager (4-5 years): $66,268
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. (5+ years): $98,331

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.	2-4 years	$49,174
Financial Aid Manager	4-5 years	$66,268
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed.	5+ years	$98,331

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

District of Columbia: $72,452.
California: $72,177.
Massachusetts: $71,215.

District of Columbia $72,452 California $72,177 Massachusetts $71,215 Washington $70,953 New Jersey $70,927 Alaska $70,836 Connecticut $69,933 New York $69,566

Hawaii $68,395 Rhode Island $67,845 Maryland $67,472 Minnesota $66,962 Colorado $66,765 Illinois $66,700 Oregon $66,451 Delaware $66,268

New Hampshire $66,153 Virginia $65,895 Pennsylvania $65,143 Nevada $64,763 North Dakota $64,639 Michigan $64,442 Wisconsin $64,370 Vermont $64,226

Texas $63,827 Maine $63,801 Arizona $63,762 Ohio $63,716 Georgia $63,114 Indiana $62,813 Wyoming $62,754 Utah $62,662

Iowa $62,623 Kansas $62,309 Louisiana $62,217 North Carolina $62,185 Missouri $62,172 Florida $61,916 Montana $61,779 Nebraska $61,648

Kentucky $61,576 South Carolina $61,314 Tennessee $61,151 Idaho $61,085 New Mexico $60,608 Oklahoma $60,503 Alabama $60,117 South Dakota $59,469

Arkansas $59,116 West Virginia $58,926 Mississippi $58,357

Top Paying Cities for Financial Aid 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: $65,970
Little Creek: $66,453
Magnolia: $66,357

Lincoln, DE $65,970 Little Creek, DE $66,453 Magnolia, DE $66,357 Milford, DE $66,137 Marydel, DE $66,246 Millsboro, DE $65,693 Millville, DE $65,794 Milton, DE $65,908

Nassau, DE $65,956 Ocean View, DE $65,783 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,909 Seaford, DE $65,947 Selbyville, DE $65,674 Smyrna, DE $66,498 Viola, DE $66,192 Woodside, DE $66,370

Bear, DE $66,217 Newark, DE $66,192 Claymont, DE $66,328 Delaware City, DE $66,258 Hockessin, DE $66,186 Kirkwood, DE $66,246 Middletown, DE $66,271 Montchanin, DE $66,201

New Castle, DE $66,211 Odessa, DE $66,304 Port Penn, DE $66,349 Rockland, DE $66,208 Saint Georges, DE $66,250 Townsend, DE $66,352 Winterthur, DE $66,216 Lewes, DE $65,934

Wilmington, DE $66,190 Dover, DE $66,453 Dover Afb, DE $66,102 Bethany Beach, DE $65,714 Bethel, DE $65,782 Bridgeville, DE $65,937 Camden Wyoming, DE $66,265 Cheswold, DE $66,431

Clayton, DE $66,433 Dagsboro, DE $65,668 Delmar, DE $65,563 Ellendale, DE $65,762 Felton, DE $66,132 Fenwick Island, DE $65,682 Frankford, DE $65,568 Frederica, DE $66,197

Georgetown, DE $65,643 Greenwood, DE $65,947 Harbeson, DE $65,713 Harrington, DE $66,048 Hartly, DE $66,254 Houston, DE $65,954 Kenton, DE $66,436 Laurel, DE $65,604

Yorklyn, DE $66,206

Financial Aid Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Financial Aid Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $68,440. While startup companies pay approximate $58,454.

Financial Aid Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$58,454
Growth Stage	51~500	$61,679
Established	501~5000	$66,258
Enterprise	5000+	$68,440

Financial Aid Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Financial Aid Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 0% above the average. Conversely, Financial Aid Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Financial Aid Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

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Financial Aid Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Financial Aid 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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$54,225

Average $66,268/year

$73,976

$4,519

Average $5,522/month

$6,165

$1,043

Average $1,274/week

$1,423

$26

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,976	$6,165	$1,423	$36
Average	$66,268	$5,522	$1,274	$32
25th Percentile	$54,225	$4,519	$1,043	$26

Financial Aid Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed.

For a Financial Aid Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $98,331 - a projected growth of 48% over your current level.

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