What are the main factors that influence a Staff Accountant's salary?

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

How does experience change A Staff Accountant's salary?

A Staff Accountant's salary grows with experience: an Accountant I (0-2 years)earns $64,187, an Staff Accountant (2-4 years)earns $74,610, an Accountant III (4-7 years)earns $86,470, an Accountant IV (7+ years)earns $103,060, an Accountant V (7-10 years)earns $145,303,

What are the highest paying states for a Staff Accountant?

Staff Accountant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Staff Accountant roles are District of Columbia $82,038, California $81,726, Massachusetts $80,637. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Staff Accountant roles make?

Salaries for Staff Accountant level roles vary by specialization: Staff Accountant V: $140,930; Staff Accountant IV: $99,948; Staff Accountant III: $83,883; Senior Staff Accountant: $74,757; Staff Accountant II: $72,383.

Staff Accountant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Staff Accountant make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff Accountant in Delaware is $75,036 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,083
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,271 to $80,818
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,113

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Staff Accountant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,818	$6,735	$1,554	$39
Average	$75,036	$6,253	$1,443	$36
25th Percentile	$68,271	$5,689	$1,313	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Staff Accountant Salaries

A Staff 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 Staff Accountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Staff 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): $64,187
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,610
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,470
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,060
Expert (over 8 years): $145,303

Levels	Salary
Accountan... Level Staff Accountant	$64,187
Staff Acc... Level Staff Accountant	$74,610
Accountan... Level Staff Accountant	$86,470
Accountan... Level Staff Accountant	$103,060
Accountan... Level Staff Accountant	$145,303

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

District of Columbia: $82,038.
California: $81,726.
Massachusetts: $80,637.

District of Columbia $82,038 California $81,726 Massachusetts $80,637 Washington $80,341 New Jersey $80,311 Alaska $80,208 Connecticut $79,185 New York $78,770

Hawaii $77,444 Rhode Island $76,821 Maryland $76,399 Minnesota $75,821 Colorado $75,599 Illinois $75,525 Oregon $75,243 Delaware $75,036

New Hampshire $74,905 Virginia $74,613 Pennsylvania $73,761 Nevada $73,332 North Dakota $73,191 Michigan $72,968 Wisconsin $72,887 Vermont $72,724

Texas $72,272 Maine $72,242 Arizona $72,198 Ohio $72,146 Georgia $71,464 Indiana $71,124 Wyoming $71,057 Utah $70,953

Iowa $70,909 Kansas $70,553 Louisiana $70,449 North Carolina $70,412 Missouri $70,397 Florida $70,108 Montana $69,953 Nebraska $69,805

Kentucky $69,723 South Carolina $69,427 Tennessee $69,241 Idaho $69,167 New Mexico $68,627 Oklahoma $68,508 Alabama $68,071 South Dakota $67,337

Arkansas $66,937 West Virginia $66,722 Mississippi $66,078

Top Paying Cities for Staff 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: $74,698
Little Creek: $75,245
Magnolia: $75,136

Lincoln, DE $74,698 Little Creek, DE $75,245 Magnolia, DE $75,136 Milford, DE $74,888 Marydel, DE $75,011 Millsboro, DE $74,384 Millville, DE $74,499 Milton, DE $74,628

Nassau, DE $74,682 Ocean View, DE $74,487 Rehoboth Beach, DE $74,630 Seaford, DE $74,672 Selbyville, DE $74,363 Smyrna, DE $75,297 Viola, DE $74,950 Woodside, DE $75,151

Bear, DE $74,978 Newark, DE $74,950 Claymont, DE $75,103 Delaware City, DE $75,025 Hockessin, DE $74,943 Kirkwood, DE $75,011 Middletown, DE $75,039 Montchanin, DE $74,960

New Castle, DE $74,971 Odessa, DE $75,076 Port Penn, DE $75,127 Rockland, DE $74,968 Saint Georges, DE $75,016 Townsend, DE $75,131 Winterthur, DE $74,976 Lewes, DE $74,657

Wilmington, DE $74,947 Dover, DE $75,245 Dover Afb, DE $74,848 Bethany Beach, DE $74,408 Bethel, DE $74,485 Bridgeville, DE $74,661 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,033 Cheswold, DE $75,220

Clayton, DE $75,222 Dagsboro, DE $74,356 Delmar, DE $74,237 Ellendale, DE $74,462 Felton, DE $74,882 Fenwick Island, DE $74,373 Frankford, DE $74,243 Frederica, DE $74,956

Georgetown, DE $74,328 Greenwood, DE $74,673 Harbeson, DE $74,407 Harrington, DE $74,787 Hartly, DE $75,019 Houston, DE $74,680 Kenton, DE $75,226 Laurel, DE $74,284

Yorklyn, DE $74,965

Staff Accountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Staff 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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$68,271

Average $75,036/year

$80,818

$5,689

Average $6,253/month

$6,735

$1,313

Average $1,443/week

$1,554

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,818	$6,735	$1,554	$39
Average	$75,036	$6,253	$1,443	$36
25th Percentile	$68,271	$5,689	$1,313	$33

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