What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Accountant's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Accountant's salary?

An Entry Level Accountant's salary grows with experience: an Entry Level Accountant (0-2 years)earns $63,612, an Accountant II (2-4 years)earns $73,945, an Accountant III (4-7 years)earns $85,696, an Accountant IV (7+ years)earns $102,136, an Accountant V (7-10 years)earns $144,010,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Accountant?

Entry Level Accountant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Accountant roles are District of Columbia $69,958, California $69,693, Massachusetts $68,764. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Accountant roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Accountant level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Tax Accountant: $83,054; Entry Level Cost Accountant: $67,501; Entry Cost Accountant: $67,500; Cost Accountant I: $67,498; Tax Accountant - Entry: $66,700.

Entry Level Accountant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Accountant make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Accountant in Delaware is $63,987 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Entry Level Accountant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,733
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,614 to $69,088
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,723

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Entry Level Accountant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,088	$5,757	$1,329	$33
Average	$63,987	$5,332	$1,231	$31
25th Percentile	$58,614	$4,885	$1,127	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Accountant Salaries

An Entry Level Accountant'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 Entry Level Accountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Accountant'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): $63,612
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,945
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,696
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,136
Expert (over 8 years): $144,010

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Accountant	$63,612
Accountan... Level Entry Level Accountant	$73,945
Accountan... Level Entry Level Accountant	$85,696
Accountan... Level Entry Level Accountant	$102,136
Accountan... Level Entry Level Accountant	$144,010

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How Do Entry Level Accountant 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 Entry Level Accountants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,958.
California: $69,693.
Massachusetts: $68,764.

District of Columbia $69,958 California $69,693 Massachusetts $68,764 Washington $68,511 New Jersey $68,486 Alaska $68,397 Connecticut $67,525 New York $67,172

Hawaii $66,041 Rhode Island $65,510 Maryland $65,150 Minnesota $64,657 Colorado $64,467 Illinois $64,404 Oregon $64,164 Delaware $63,987

New Hampshire $63,876 Virginia $63,627 Pennsylvania $62,900 Nevada $62,534 North Dakota $62,414 Michigan $62,224 Wisconsin $62,155 Vermont $62,016

Texas $61,630 Maine $61,605 Arizona $61,567 Ohio $61,523 Georgia $60,942 Indiana $60,651 Wyoming $60,594 Utah $60,506

Iowa $60,468 Kansas $60,164 Louisiana $60,076 North Carolina $60,044 Missouri $60,032 Florida $59,785 Montana $59,653 Nebraska $59,526

Kentucky $59,457 South Carolina $59,204 Tennessee $59,046 Idaho $58,983 New Mexico $58,522 Oklahoma $58,421 Alabama $58,048 South Dakota $57,422

Arkansas $57,081 West Virginia $56,898 Mississippi $56,348

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Accountants

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: $66,224
Little Creek: $65,611
Magnolia: $65,883

Lincoln, DE $66,224 Little Creek, DE $65,611 Magnolia, DE $65,883 Milford, DE $66,224 Marydel, DE $65,365 Millsboro, DE $66,224 Millville, DE $66,666 Milton, DE $66,224

Nassau, DE $66,224 Ocean View, DE $66,666 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,666 Seaford, DE $65,529 Selbyville, DE $66,666 Smyrna, DE $65,289 Viola, DE $65,883 Woodside, DE $65,693

Bear, DE $64,809 Newark, DE $64,834 Claymont, DE $64,884 Delaware City, DE $64,834 Hockessin, DE $64,884 Kirkwood, DE $64,834 Middletown, DE $65,156 Montchanin, DE $64,884

New Castle, DE $64,884 Odessa, DE $65,245 Port Penn, DE $64,657 Rockland, DE $64,884 Saint Georges, DE $64,834 Townsend, DE $65,150 Winterthur, DE $64,884 Lewes, DE $66,224

Wilmington, DE $64,884 Dover, DE $65,579 Dover Afb, DE $65,731 Bethany Beach, DE $66,666 Bethel, DE $65,529 Bridgeville, DE $66,224 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,649 Cheswold, DE $65,428

Clayton, DE $65,263 Dagsboro, DE $66,666 Delmar, DE $65,529 Ellendale, DE $66,224 Felton, DE $66,224 Fenwick Island, DE $66,666 Frankford, DE $66,666 Frederica, DE $66,224

Georgetown, DE $66,224 Greenwood, DE $66,224 Harbeson, DE $66,224 Harrington, DE $66,224 Hartly, DE $65,232 Houston, DE $66,224 Kenton, DE $65,263 Laurel, DE $65,529

Yorklyn, DE $64,884

Entry Level Accountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Accountant'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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$58,614

Average $63,987/year

$69,088

$4,885

Average $5,332/month

$5,757

$1,127

Average $1,231/week

$1,329

$28

Average $31/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,088	$5,757	$1,329	$33
Average	$63,987	$5,332	$1,231	$31
25th Percentile	$58,614	$4,885	$1,127	$28

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