What are the main factors that influence an SOX Compliance Manager's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for SOX Compliance Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for SOX Compliance Manager roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An SOX Compliance Manager's salary?

An SOX Compliance Manager's salary grows with experience: a Regulatory Auditing Analyst (2-4 years)earns $78,835, a Regulatory Auditing Senior Analyst (4-7 years)earns $100,375, a SOX Compliance Manager (7+ years)earns $132,138, a Regulatory Auditing Director (7+ years)earns $221,407,

What are the highest paying states for an SOX Compliance Manager?

SOX Compliance Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SOX Compliance Manager roles are District of Columbia $145,389, California $144,837, Massachusetts $142,907. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SOX Compliance Manager roles make?

Salaries for SOX Compliance Manager level roles vary by specialization: SOX Compliance Director: $216,800; SOX Compliance Program Director: $189,146; SOX Compliance Program Manager: $129,350; Accountant (SOX Compliance Manager): $128,980; Compliance Manager: $128,428.

SOX Compliance Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an SOX Compliance Manager make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an SOX Compliance Manager in Delaware is $132,980 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, an SOX Compliance Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,842
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,147 to $144,423
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $116,105

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SOX Compliance Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,423	$12,035	$2,777	$69
Average	$132,980	$11,082	$2,557	$64
25th Percentile	$124,147	$10,346	$2,387	$60

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Key Factors That Influence SOX Compliance Manager Salaries

An SOX Compliance Manager'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 Do SOX Compliance Manager 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 SOX Compliance Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $145,389.
California: $144,837.
Massachusetts: $142,907.

District of Columbia $145,389 California $144,837 Massachusetts $142,907 Washington $142,382 New Jersey $142,329 Alaska $142,145 Connecticut $140,333 New York $139,598

Hawaii $137,247 Rhode Island $136,144 Maryland $135,396 Minnesota $134,372 Colorado $133,978 Illinois $133,846 Oregon $133,347 Delaware $132,980

New Hampshire $132,749 Virginia $132,231 Pennsylvania $130,721 Nevada $129,959 North Dakota $129,710 Michigan $129,316 Wisconsin $129,172 Vermont $128,883

Texas $128,082 Maine $128,029 Arizona $127,950 Ohio $127,858 Georgia $126,650 Indiana $126,046 Wyoming $125,928 Utah $125,744

Iowa $125,666 Kansas $125,035 Louisiana $124,851 North Carolina $124,786 Missouri $124,760 Florida $124,247 Montana $123,972 Nebraska $123,709

Kentucky $123,565 South Carolina $123,039 Tennessee $122,711 Idaho $122,580 New Mexico $121,621 Oklahoma $121,411 Alabama $120,636 South Dakota $119,336

Arkansas $118,627 West Virginia $118,246 Mississippi $117,104

Top Paying Cities for SOX Compliance Managers

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: $132,381
Little Creek: $133,350
Magnolia: $133,158

Lincoln, DE $132,381 Little Creek, DE $133,350 Magnolia, DE $133,158 Milford, DE $132,717 Marydel, DE $132,935 Millsboro, DE $131,825 Millville, DE $132,029 Milton, DE $132,257

Nassau, DE $132,353 Ocean View, DE $132,007 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,260 Seaford, DE $132,335 Selbyville, DE $131,787 Smyrna, DE $133,442 Viola, DE $132,827 Woodside, DE $133,185

Bear, DE $132,877 Newark, DE $132,827 Claymont, DE $133,099 Delaware City, DE $132,960 Hockessin, DE $132,816 Kirkwood, DE $132,935 Middletown, DE $132,986 Montchanin, DE $132,846

New Castle, DE $132,865 Odessa, DE $133,052 Port Penn, DE $133,141 Rockland, DE $132,859 Saint Georges, DE $132,944 Townsend, DE $133,149 Winterthur, DE $132,875 Lewes, DE $132,309

Wilmington, DE $132,822 Dover, DE $133,350 Dover Afb, DE $132,647 Bethany Beach, DE $131,867 Bethel, DE $132,004 Bridgeville, DE $132,315 Camden Wyoming, DE $132,974 Cheswold, DE $133,307

Clayton, DE $133,311 Dagsboro, DE $131,776 Delmar, DE $131,564 Ellendale, DE $131,963 Felton, DE $132,707 Fenwick Island, DE $131,804 Frankford, DE $131,575 Frederica, DE $132,838

Georgetown, DE $131,726 Greenwood, DE $132,336 Harbeson, DE $131,866 Harrington, DE $132,538 Hartly, DE $132,951 Houston, DE $132,349 Kenton, DE $133,317 Laurel, DE $131,647

Yorklyn, DE $132,855

SOX Compliance Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For SOX Compliance Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, SOX Compliance Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view SOX Compliance Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an SOX Compliance Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$152,927	$74.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$148,937	$72.0	12%
Financial Services	$148,937	$72.0	12%
Software & Networking	$148,937	$72.0	12%
Biotechnology	$146,278	$70.0	10%

SOX Compliance Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an SOX Compliance Manager'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

$124,147

Average $132,980/year

$144,423

$10,346

Average $11,082/month

$12,035

$2,387

Average $2,557/week

$2,777

$60

Average $64/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,423	$12,035	$2,777	$69
Average	$132,980	$11,082	$2,557	$64
25th Percentile	$124,147	$10,346	$2,387	$60

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