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

A Customer Care Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,287 for beginners, reaching about $51,132 at mid-level, and approach $54,876 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Customer Care Specialist?

Customer Care Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Customer Care Specialist roles are District of Columbia $57,460, California $57,242, Massachusetts $56,479. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Customer Care Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Customer Care Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Customer Care Executive: $246,690; Customer Care Director: $179,100; Customer Care Manager: $99,600; Customer Care Supervisor: $75,600; Customer Specialist - Home Care: $73,320.

Customer Care Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Customer Care Specialist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Customer Care Specialist in Delaware is $52,556 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,629
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,543 to $60,446
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,889

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Customer Care Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,446	$5,037	$1,162	$29
Average	$52,556	$4,380	$1,011	$25
25th Percentile	$48,543	$4,045	$934	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Customer Care Specialist Salaries

A Customer Care 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 Customer Care Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Customer Care 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): $50,287
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,569
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,132
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,976
Expert (over 8 years): $54,876

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Customer Care Specialist	$50,287
Intermediate Level Customer Care Specialist	$50,569
Senior Level Customer Care Specialist	$51,132
Specialist Level Customer Care Specialist	$51,976
Expert Level Customer Care Specialist	$54,876

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

District of Columbia: $57,460.
California: $57,242.
Massachusetts: $56,479.

District of Columbia $57,460 California $57,242 Massachusetts $56,479 Washington $56,272 New Jersey $56,251 Alaska $56,178 Connecticut $55,462 New York $55,171

Hawaii $54,243 Rhode Island $53,807 Maryland $53,511 Minnesota $53,106 Colorado $52,950 Illinois $52,898 Oregon $52,701 Delaware $52,556

New Hampshire $52,465 Virginia $52,260 Pennsylvania $51,663 Nevada $51,362 North Dakota $51,264 Michigan $51,108 Wisconsin $51,051 Vermont $50,937

Texas $50,620 Maine $50,599 Arizona $50,568 Ohio $50,532 Georgia $50,054 Indiana $49,816 Wyoming $49,769 Utah $49,696

Iowa $49,665 Kansas $49,416 Louisiana $49,343 North Carolina $49,318 Missouri $49,307 Florida $49,105 Montana $48,996 Nebraska $48,892

Kentucky $48,835 South Carolina $48,627 Tennessee $48,498 Idaho $48,446 New Mexico $48,067 Oklahoma $47,984 Alabama $47,678 South Dakota $47,164

Arkansas $46,884 West Virginia $46,733 Mississippi $46,282

Top Paying Cities for Customer Care 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: $54,393
Little Creek: $53,890
Magnolia: $54,113

Lincoln, DE $54,393 Little Creek, DE $53,890 Magnolia, DE $54,113 Milford, DE $54,393 Marydel, DE $53,687 Millsboro, DE $54,393 Millville, DE $54,756 Milton, DE $54,393

Nassau, DE $54,393 Ocean View, DE $54,756 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,756 Seaford, DE $53,822 Selbyville, DE $54,756 Smyrna, DE $53,625 Viola, DE $54,113 Woodside, DE $53,957

Bear, DE $53,231 Newark, DE $53,251 Claymont, DE $53,293 Delaware City, DE $53,251 Hockessin, DE $53,293 Kirkwood, DE $53,251 Middletown, DE $53,516 Montchanin, DE $53,293

New Castle, DE $53,293 Odessa, DE $53,589 Port Penn, DE $53,106 Rockland, DE $53,293 Saint Georges, DE $53,251 Townsend, DE $53,511 Winterthur, DE $53,293 Lewes, DE $54,393

Wilmington, DE $53,293 Dover, DE $53,864 Dover Afb, DE $53,988 Bethany Beach, DE $54,756 Bethel, DE $53,822 Bridgeville, DE $54,393 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,921 Cheswold, DE $53,739

Clayton, DE $53,604 Dagsboro, DE $54,756 Delmar, DE $53,822 Ellendale, DE $54,393 Felton, DE $54,393 Fenwick Island, DE $54,756 Frankford, DE $54,756 Frederica, DE $54,393

Georgetown, DE $54,393 Greenwood, DE $54,393 Harbeson, DE $54,393 Harrington, DE $54,393 Hartly, DE $53,578 Houston, DE $54,393 Kenton, DE $53,604 Laurel, DE $53,822

Yorklyn, DE $53,293

Customer Care Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Customer Care 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$48,543

Average $52,556/year

$60,446

$4,045

Average $4,380/month

$5,037

$934

Average $1,011/week

$1,162

$23

Average $25/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,446	$5,037	$1,162	$29
Average	$52,556	$4,380	$1,011	$25
25th Percentile	$48,543	$4,045	$934	$23

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