What are the main factors that influence an External Audit's salary?

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

How does experience change An External Audit's salary?

An External Audit's salary grows with experience: a Refinery Operator I (0-1 years)earns $61,017, a External Audit (1-3 years)earns $71,899, a Refinery Operator III (3-5 years)earns $86,395, a Refinery Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $116,299, a Refinery Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $152,490,

What are the highest paying states for an External Audit?

External Audit salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for External Audit roles are District of Columbia $76,896, California $76,604, Massachusetts $75,584. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of External Audit roles make?

Salaries for External Audit level roles vary by specialization: IT Audit Director: $198,890; Audit/Compliance Manager: $125,390; Audit Manager: $125,310; External Audit Manager: $123,383; IT Audit Supervisor: $123,190.

External Audit Salary in Delaware

How much does an External Audit make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an External Audit in Delaware is $70,333 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an External Audit's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,855
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,816 to $76,364
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,971

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External Audit Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,364	$6,364	$1,469	$37
Average	$70,333	$5,861	$1,353	$34
25th Percentile	$62,816	$5,235	$1,208	$30

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Key Factors That Influence External Audit Salaries

An External Audit'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 External Audit Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an External Audit'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): $61,017
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,899
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,395
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,299
Expert (over 8 years): $152,490

Levels	Salary
Refinery ... Level External Audit	$61,017
External ... Level External Audit	$71,899
Refinery ... Level External Audit	$86,395
Refinery ... Level External Audit	$116,299
Refinery ... Level External Audit	$152,490

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How Do External Audit 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 External Audits. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,896.
California: $76,604.
Massachusetts: $75,584.

District of Columbia $76,896 California $76,604 Massachusetts $75,584 Washington $75,306 New Jersey $75,278 Alaska $75,181 Connecticut $74,222 New York $73,833

Hawaii $72,590 Rhode Island $72,007 Maryland $71,611 Minnesota $71,069 Colorado $70,861 Illinois $70,791 Oregon $70,527 Delaware $70,333

New Hampshire $70,211 Virginia $69,937 Pennsylvania $69,138 Nevada $68,736 North Dakota $68,604 Michigan $68,395 Wisconsin $68,319 Vermont $68,166

Texas $67,743 Maine $67,715 Arizona $67,673 Ohio $67,624 Georgia $66,985 Indiana $66,666 Wyoming $66,604 Utah $66,506

Iowa $66,465 Kansas $66,131 Louisiana $66,034 North Carolina $65,999 Missouri $65,985 Florida $65,715 Montana $65,569 Nebraska $65,430

Kentucky $65,353 South Carolina $65,076 Tennessee $64,902 Idaho $64,833 New Mexico $64,326 Oklahoma $64,214 Alabama $63,805 South Dakota $63,117

Arkansas $62,742 West Virginia $62,541 Mississippi $61,936

Top Paying Cities for External Audits

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: $70,016
Little Creek: $70,529
Magnolia: $70,427

Lincoln, DE $70,016 Little Creek, DE $70,529 Magnolia, DE $70,427 Milford, DE $70,194 Marydel, DE $70,309 Millsboro, DE $69,723 Millville, DE $69,830 Milton, DE $69,951

Nassau, DE $70,002 Ocean View, DE $69,818 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,952 Seaford, DE $69,992 Selbyville, DE $69,702 Smyrna, DE $70,577 Viola, DE $70,252 Woodside, DE $70,441

Bear, DE $70,279 Newark, DE $70,252 Claymont, DE $70,396 Delaware City, DE $70,323 Hockessin, DE $70,246 Kirkwood, DE $70,309 Middletown, DE $70,337 Montchanin, DE $70,262

New Castle, DE $70,273 Odessa, DE $70,371 Port Penn, DE $70,418 Rockland, DE $70,269 Saint Georges, DE $70,314 Townsend, DE $70,423 Winterthur, DE $70,277 Lewes, DE $69,978

Wilmington, DE $70,250 Dover, DE $70,529 Dover Afb, DE $70,157 Bethany Beach, DE $69,745 Bethel, DE $69,817 Bridgeville, DE $69,982 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,330 Cheswold, DE $70,506

Clayton, DE $70,508 Dagsboro, DE $69,696 Delmar, DE $69,584 Ellendale, DE $69,795 Felton, DE $70,189 Fenwick Island, DE $69,711 Frankford, DE $69,590 Frederica, DE $70,258

Georgetown, DE $69,670 Greenwood, DE $69,993 Harbeson, DE $69,744 Harrington, DE $70,100 Hartly, DE $70,318 Houston, DE $70,000 Kenton, DE $70,512 Laurel, DE $69,628

Yorklyn, DE $70,267

External Audit Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an External Audit'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 August 01, 2026

$62,816

Average $70,333/year

$76,364

$5,235

Average $5,861/month

$6,364

$1,208

Average $1,353/week

$1,469

$30

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,364	$6,364	$1,469	$37
Average	$70,333	$5,861	$1,353	$34
25th Percentile	$62,816	$5,235	$1,208	$30

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