What are the main factors that influence an Internal Auditor I's salary?

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

How does experience change An Internal Auditor 's salary?

An Internal Auditor 's salary grows with experience: an Internal Auditor I (0-2 years)earns $68,503, an Internal Auditor II (2-4 years)earns $79,287, an Internal Auditor III (4-7 years)earns $90,482, an Internal Auditor IV (7+ years)earns $112,381, an Internal Auditor V (7-10 years)earns $141,382,

What are the highest paying states for an Internal Auditor I?

Internal Auditor I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Internal Auditor I roles are District of Columbia $74,895, California $74,611, Massachusetts $73,617. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Internal Auditor roles make?

Salaries for Internal Auditor level roles vary by specialization: Internal Auditor V: $139,609; Senior Internal Auditor: $89,390; External Auditor I: $85,690; Internal Auditor: $79,965; Intermediate Internal Auditor: $78,290.

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Internal Auditor I Salary in Delaware

How much does an Internal Auditor I make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Internal Auditor I in Delaware is $68,503 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Internal Auditor I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,504
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,381 to $74,785
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,717

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Internal Auditor I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,785	$6,232	$1,438	$36
Average	$68,503	$5,709	$1,317	$33
25th Percentile	$63,381	$5,282	$1,219	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Internal Auditor I Salaries

An Internal Auditor I'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 Internal Auditor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Internal Auditor I'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:

Internal Auditor I (0-2 years): $68,503
Internal Auditor II (2-4 years): $79,287
Internal Auditor III (4-7 years): $90,482
Internal Auditor IV (7+ years): $112,381
Internal Auditor V (7-10 years): $141,382

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Internal Auditor I	0-2 years	$68,503
Internal Auditor II	2-4 years	$79,287
Internal Auditor III	4-7 years	$90,482
Internal Auditor IV	7+ years	$112,381
Internal Auditor V	7-10 years	$141,382

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How Do Internal Auditor I 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 Internal Auditor Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,895.
California: $74,611.
Massachusetts: $73,617.

District of Columbia $74,895 California $74,611 Massachusetts $73,617 Washington $73,346 New Jersey $73,319 Alaska $73,225 Connecticut $72,291 New York $71,912

Hawaii $70,702 Rhode Island $70,133 Maryland $69,748 Minnesota $69,220 Colorado $69,017 Illinois $68,950 Oregon $68,692 Delaware $68,503

New Hampshire $68,384 Virginia $68,118 Pennsylvania $67,340 Nevada $66,947 North Dakota $66,819 Michigan $66,616 Wisconsin $66,541 Vermont $66,393

Texas $65,980 Maine $65,953 Arizona $65,912 Ohio $65,865 Georgia $65,243 Indiana $64,931 Wyoming $64,871 Utah $64,776

Iowa $64,735 Kansas $64,411 Louisiana $64,316 North Carolina $64,282 Missouri $64,269 Florida $64,005 Montana $63,863 Nebraska $63,727

Kentucky $63,653 South Carolina $63,382 Tennessee $63,213 Idaho $63,146 New Mexico $62,652 Oklahoma $62,544 Alabama $62,145 South Dakota $61,475

Arkansas $61,110 West Virginia $60,913 Mississippi $60,325

Top Paying Cities for Internal Auditor Is

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: $68,195
Little Creek: $68,694
Magnolia: $68,595

Lincoln, DE $68,195 Little Creek, DE $68,694 Magnolia, DE $68,595 Milford, DE $68,368 Marydel, DE $68,480 Millsboro, DE $67,908 Millville, DE $68,013 Milton, DE $68,131

Nassau, DE $68,180 Ocean View, DE $68,002 Rehoboth Beach, DE $68,132 Seaford, DE $68,171 Selbyville, DE $67,889 Smyrna, DE $68,741 Viola, DE $68,425 Woodside, DE $68,609

Bear, DE $68,450 Newark, DE $68,425 Claymont, DE $68,565 Delaware City, DE $68,493 Hockessin, DE $68,419 Kirkwood, DE $68,480 Middletown, DE $68,506 Montchanin, DE $68,434

New Castle, DE $68,444 Odessa, DE $68,540 Port Penn, DE $68,586 Rockland, DE $68,441 Saint Georges, DE $68,485 Townsend, DE $68,590 Winterthur, DE $68,449 Lewes, DE $68,157

Wilmington, DE $68,422 Dover, DE $68,694 Dover Afb, DE $68,332 Bethany Beach, DE $67,930 Bethel, DE $68,000 Bridgeville, DE $68,161 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,500 Cheswold, DE $68,672

Clayton, DE $68,674 Dagsboro, DE $67,883 Delmar, DE $67,774 Ellendale, DE $67,980 Felton, DE $68,362 Fenwick Island, DE $67,898 Frankford, DE $67,779 Frederica, DE $68,430

Georgetown, DE $67,857 Greenwood, DE $68,172 Harbeson, DE $67,929 Harrington, DE $68,276 Hartly, DE $68,488 Houston, DE $68,178 Kenton, DE $68,677 Laurel, DE $67,816

Yorklyn, DE $68,439

Internal Auditor I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Internal Auditor I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $76,620. While startup companies pay approximate $64,798.

Internal Auditor I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$64,798
Growth Stage	51~500	$68,534
Established	501~5000	$73,991
Enterprise	5000+	$76,620

Internal Auditor I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Internal Auditor I'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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$63,381

Average $68,503/year

$74,785

$5,282

Average $5,709/month

$6,232

$1,219

Average $1,317/week

$1,438

$30

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,785	$6,232	$1,438	$36
Average	$68,503	$5,709	$1,317	$33
25th Percentile	$63,381	$5,282	$1,219	$30

Internal Auditor I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Internal Auditor I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Internal Auditor II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $79,287 - a projected growth of 16% over your current level.

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