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

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

How does experience change A District Controller's salary?

A District Controller's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,433 for beginners, reaching about $78,884 at mid-level, and approach $81,903 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a District Controller?

District Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for District Controller roles are District of Columbia $86,245, California $85,917, Massachusetts $84,772. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of District Controller roles make?

Salaries for District Controller level roles vary by specialization: Corporate Controller: $302,073; Controller: $253,707; District Superintendent: $163,875; District Manager: $107,277; District Representative: $106,886.

District Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a District Controller make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a District Controller in Delaware is $78,884 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,316
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,437 to $86,962
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,925

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District Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,962	$7,247	$1,672	$42
Average	$78,884	$6,574	$1,517	$38
25th Percentile	$68,437	$5,703	$1,316	$33

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Key Factors That Influence District Controller Salaries

A District Controller'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 District Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a District Controller'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): $77,433
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,868
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,884
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,044
Expert (over 8 years): $81,903

Levels	Salary
Entry Level District Controller	$77,433
Intermediate Level District Controller	$77,868
Senior Level District Controller	$78,884
Specialist Level District Controller	$80,044
Expert Level District Controller	$81,903

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

District of Columbia: $86,245.
California: $85,917.
Massachusetts: $84,772.

District of Columbia $86,245 California $85,917 Massachusetts $84,772 Washington $84,461 New Jersey $84,430 Alaska $84,321 Connecticut $83,246 New York $82,809

Hawaii $81,415 Rhode Island $80,761 Maryland $80,317 Minnesota $79,709 Colorado $79,476 Illinois $79,398 Oregon $79,102 Delaware $78,884

New Hampshire $78,746 Virginia $78,440 Pennsylvania $77,544 Nevada $77,092 North Dakota $76,944 Michigan $76,710 Wisconsin $76,625 Vermont $76,453

Texas $75,978 Maine $75,947 Arizona $75,900 Ohio $75,846 Georgia $75,129 Indiana $74,771 Wyoming $74,701 Utah $74,592

Iowa $74,545 Kansas $74,171 Louisiana $74,062 North Carolina $74,023 Missouri $74,007 Florida $73,704 Montana $73,540 Nebraska $73,384

Kentucky $73,299 South Carolina $72,987 Tennessee $72,792 Idaho $72,714 New Mexico $72,146 Oklahoma $72,021 Alabama $71,561 South Dakota $70,790

Arkansas $70,370 West Virginia $70,144 Mississippi $69,466

Top Paying Cities for District Controllers

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: $78,528
Little Creek: $79,103
Magnolia: $78,989

Lincoln, DE $78,528 Little Creek, DE $79,103 Magnolia, DE $78,989 Milford, DE $78,728 Marydel, DE $78,857 Millsboro, DE $78,199 Millville, DE $78,320 Milton, DE $78,455

Nassau, DE $78,512 Ocean View, DE $78,306 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,457 Seaford, DE $78,501 Selbyville, DE $78,176 Smyrna, DE $79,158 Viola, DE $78,793 Woodside, DE $79,005

Bear, DE $78,823 Newark, DE $78,793 Claymont, DE $78,954 Delaware City, DE $78,872 Hockessin, DE $78,786 Kirkwood, DE $78,857 Middletown, DE $78,887 Montchanin, DE $78,804

New Castle, DE $78,816 Odessa, DE $78,926 Port Penn, DE $78,979 Rockland, DE $78,812 Saint Georges, DE $78,863 Townsend, DE $78,984 Winterthur, DE $78,821 Lewes, DE $78,486

Wilmington, DE $78,790 Dover, DE $79,103 Dover Afb, DE $78,686 Bethany Beach, DE $78,224 Bethel, DE $78,305 Bridgeville, DE $78,489 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,880 Cheswold, DE $79,078

Clayton, DE $79,080 Dagsboro, DE $78,169 Delmar, DE $78,044 Ellendale, DE $78,281 Felton, DE $78,722 Fenwick Island, DE $78,186 Frankford, DE $78,050 Frederica, DE $78,799

Georgetown, DE $78,140 Greenwood, DE $78,502 Harbeson, DE $78,223 Harrington, DE $78,622 Hartly, DE $78,866 Houston, DE $78,510 Kenton, DE $79,084 Laurel, DE $78,093

Yorklyn, DE $78,810

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

Understanding how a District Controller'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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$68,437

Average $78,884/year

$86,962

$5,703

Average $6,574/month

$7,247

$1,316

Average $1,517/week

$1,672

$33

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,962	$7,247	$1,672	$42
Average	$78,884	$6,574	$1,517	$38
25th Percentile	$68,437	$5,703	$1,316	$33

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