What are the main factors that influence a Rating Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Rating Specialist's salary?

A Rating Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,749 for beginners, reaching about $43,335 at mid-level, and approach $47,841 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Rating Specialist?

Rating Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Rating Specialist roles are District of Columbia $46,558, California $46,381, Massachusetts $45,763. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Rating Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Rating Specialist level roles vary by specialization: A&A Specialist: $93,210; Environmental Compliance Specialist: $85,109; Immigration Specialist: $83,062; Security Specialist: $63,118; IS Specialist: $63,055.

Rating Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Rating Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rating Specialist in Delaware is $42,584 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,811
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,042 to $52,648
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,728

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Rating Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,648	$4,387	$1,012	$25
Average	$42,584	$3,549	$819	$20
25th Percentile	$40,042	$3,337	$770	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Rating Specialist Salaries

A Rating Specialist'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 Rating Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Rating Specialist'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,749
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,825
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,335
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,541
Expert (over 8 years): $47,841

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Rating Specialist	$41,749
Intermediate Level Rating Specialist	$41,825
Senior Level Rating Specialist	$43,335
Specialist Level Rating Specialist	$47,541
Expert Level Rating Specialist	$47,841

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How Do Rating Specialist 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 Rating Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,558.
California: $46,381.
Massachusetts: $45,763.

District of Columbia $46,558 California $46,381 Massachusetts $45,763 Washington $45,595 New Jersey $45,578 Alaska $45,519 Connecticut $44,939 New York $44,703

Hawaii $43,951 Rhode Island $43,597 Maryland $43,358 Minnesota $43,030 Colorado $42,904 Illinois $42,862 Oregon $42,702 Delaware $42,584

New Hampshire $42,510 Virginia $42,344 Pennsylvania $41,861 Nevada $41,617 North Dakota $41,537 Michigan $41,411 Wisconsin $41,365 Vermont $41,272

Texas $41,016 Maine $40,999 Arizona $40,974 Ohio $40,944 Georgia $40,557 Indiana $40,364 Wyoming $40,326 Utah $40,267

Iowa $40,242 Kansas $40,040 Louisiana $39,981 North Carolina $39,960 Missouri $39,952 Florida $39,788 Montana $39,699 Nebraska $39,615

Kentucky $39,569 South Carolina $39,401 Tennessee $39,296 Idaho $39,254 New Mexico $38,947 Oklahoma $38,879 Alabama $38,631 South Dakota $38,215

Arkansas $37,988 West Virginia $37,866 Mississippi $37,500

Top Paying Cities for Rating Specialists

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: $42,392
Little Creek: $42,703
Magnolia: $42,641

Lincoln, DE $42,392 Little Creek, DE $42,703 Magnolia, DE $42,641 Milford, DE $42,500 Marydel, DE $42,570 Millsboro, DE $42,214 Millville, DE $42,280 Milton, DE $42,353

Nassau, DE $42,383 Ocean View, DE $42,272 Rehoboth Beach, DE $42,354 Seaford, DE $42,378 Selbyville, DE $42,202 Smyrna, DE $42,732 Viola, DE $42,535 Woodside, DE $42,650

Bear, DE $42,551 Newark, DE $42,535 Claymont, DE $42,622 Delaware City, DE $42,578 Hockessin, DE $42,531 Kirkwood, DE $42,570 Middletown, DE $42,586 Montchanin, DE $42,541

New Castle, DE $42,547 Odessa, DE $42,607 Port Penn, DE $42,636 Rockland, DE $42,545 Saint Georges, DE $42,573 Townsend, DE $42,638 Winterthur, DE $42,550 Lewes, DE $42,369

Wilmington, DE $42,534 Dover, DE $42,703 Dover Afb, DE $42,478 Bethany Beach, DE $42,228 Bethel, DE $42,272 Bridgeville, DE $42,371 Camden Wyoming, DE $42,582 Cheswold, DE $42,689

Clayton, DE $42,690 Dagsboro, DE $42,198 Delmar, DE $42,131 Ellendale, DE $42,259 Felton, DE $42,497 Fenwick Island, DE $42,208 Frankford, DE $42,134 Frederica, DE $42,539

Georgetown, DE $42,182 Greenwood, DE $42,378 Harbeson, DE $42,227 Harrington, DE $42,443 Hartly, DE $42,575 Houston, DE $42,382 Kenton, DE $42,692 Laurel, DE $42,157

Yorklyn, DE $42,544

Rating Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rating Specialist'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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$40,042

Average $42,584/year

$52,648

$3,337

Average $3,549/month

$4,387

$770

Average $819/week

$1,012

$19

Average $20/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,648	$4,387	$1,012	$25
Average	$42,584	$3,549	$819	$20
25th Percentile	$40,042	$3,337	$770	$19

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For a Rating Specialist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Policy Change Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $83,272 - a projected growth of 96% over your current level.

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