What are the main factors that influence a Controller Trainee's salary?

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

How does experience change a Controller Trainee's salary?

A Controller Trainee's salary grows with experience: starting around $155,725 for beginners, reaching about $158,864 at mid-level, and approach $168,410 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Controller Trainee?

Controller Trainee salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Controller Trainee roles are District of Columbia $173,688, California $173,029, Massachusetts $170,723. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Controller Trainee roles make?

Salaries for Controller Trainee level roles vary by specialization: Project Controller: $253,708; Financial Controller: $253,400; Controller: $253,381; Junior Controller: $223,573; Deputy Controller: $163,100.

Controller Trainee Salary in Delaware

How much does a Controller Trainee make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Controller Trainee in Delaware is $158,863 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $188,855
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $143,798 to $174,562
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $130,083

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Controller Trainee Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$174,562	$14,547	$3,357	$84
Average	$158,863	$13,239	$3,055	$76
25th Percentile	$143,798	$11,983	$2,765	$69

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Key Factors That Influence Controller Trainee Salaries

A Controller Trainee'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 Controller Trainee Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Controller Trainee'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): $155,725
Early Career (1-2 years): $156,771
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $158,864
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $162,002
Expert (over 8 years): $168,410

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Controller Trainee	$155,725
Intermediate Level Controller Trainee	$156,771
Senior Level Controller Trainee	$158,864
Specialist Level Controller Trainee	$162,002
Expert Level Controller Trainee	$168,410

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How Do Controller Trainee 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 Controller Trainees. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $173,688.
California: $173,029.
Massachusetts: $170,723.

District of Columbia $173,688 California $173,029 Massachusetts $170,723 Washington $170,095 New Jersey $170,032 Alaska $169,813 Connecticut $167,648 New York $166,770

Hawaii $163,962 Rhode Island $162,644 Maryland $161,750 Minnesota $160,526 Colorado $160,055 Illinois $159,899 Oregon $159,303 Delaware $158,863

New Hampshire $158,587 Virginia $157,969 Pennsylvania $156,165 Nevada $155,255 North Dakota $154,957 Michigan $154,487 Wisconsin $154,314 Vermont $153,969

Texas $153,012 Maine $152,949 Arizona $152,855 Ohio $152,745 Georgia $151,302 Indiana $150,580 Wyoming $150,439 Utah $150,220

Iowa $150,126 Kansas $149,373 Louisiana $149,153 North Carolina $149,075 Missouri $149,043 Florida $148,431 Montana $148,102 Nebraska $147,788

Kentucky $147,616 South Carolina $146,988 Tennessee $146,596 Idaho $146,439 New Mexico $145,294 Oklahoma $145,043 Alabama $144,117 South Dakota $142,564

Arkansas $141,717 West Virginia $141,262 Mississippi $139,898

Top Paying Cities for Controller Trainees

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: $164,416
Little Creek: $162,895
Magnolia: $163,569

Lincoln, DE $164,416 Little Creek, DE $162,895 Magnolia, DE $163,569 Milford, DE $164,416 Marydel, DE $162,283 Millsboro, DE $164,416 Millville, DE $165,515 Milton, DE $164,416

Nassau, DE $164,416 Ocean View, DE $165,515 Rehoboth Beach, DE $165,515 Seaford, DE $162,691 Selbyville, DE $165,515 Smyrna, DE $162,095 Viola, DE $163,569 Woodside, DE $163,099

Bear, DE $160,903 Newark, DE $160,965 Claymont, DE $161,091 Delaware City, DE $160,965 Hockessin, DE $161,091 Kirkwood, DE $160,965 Middletown, DE $161,765 Montchanin, DE $161,091

New Castle, DE $161,091 Odessa, DE $161,985 Port Penn, DE $160,526 Rockland, DE $161,091 Saint Georges, DE $160,965 Townsend, DE $161,750 Winterthur, DE $161,091 Lewes, DE $164,416

Wilmington, DE $161,091 Dover, DE $162,816 Dover Afb, DE $163,193 Bethany Beach, DE $165,515 Bethel, DE $162,691 Bridgeville, DE $164,416 Camden Wyoming, DE $162,989 Cheswold, DE $162,440

Clayton, DE $162,032 Dagsboro, DE $165,515 Delmar, DE $162,691 Ellendale, DE $164,416 Felton, DE $164,416 Fenwick Island, DE $165,515 Frankford, DE $165,515 Frederica, DE $164,416

Georgetown, DE $164,416 Greenwood, DE $164,416 Harbeson, DE $164,416 Harrington, DE $164,416 Hartly, DE $161,954 Houston, DE $164,416 Kenton, DE $162,032 Laurel, DE $162,691

Yorklyn, DE $161,091

Controller Trainee Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Controller Trainee'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$143,798

Average $158,863/year

$174,562

$11,983

Average $13,239/month

$14,547

$2,765

Average $3,055/week

$3,357

$69

Average $76/hour

$84

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$174,562	$14,547	$3,357	$84
Average	$158,863	$13,239	$3,055	$76
25th Percentile	$143,798	$11,983	$2,765	$69

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