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

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

How does experience change An ERM's salary?

An ERM's salary grows with experience: a Compliance Supervisor (10+ years)earns $103,891, a Compliance Manager (10+ years)earns $127,440, a Compliance Manager, Senior (10+ years)earns $160,856, a Compliance Director (10+ years)earns $183,447, a ERM (10+ years)earns $232,414,

What are the highest paying states for an ERM?

ERM salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ERM roles are District of Columbia $259,998, California $259,012, Massachusetts $255,560. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of ERM roles make?

Salaries for ERM level roles vary by specialization: Senior Director ERM Strategic Functions and Response: $283,321; ERM Issue Management Manager: $132,119; Erm Analyst: $81,000.

ERM Salary in Delaware

How much does an ERM make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an ERM in Delaware is $237,807 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $114.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $287,264
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $221,002 to $263,695
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $205,701

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ERM Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$263,695	$21,975	$5,071	$127
Average	$237,807	$19,817	$4,573	$114
25th Percentile	$221,002	$18,417	$4,250	$106

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Key Factors That Influence ERM Salaries

An ERM'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.

Levels	Salary
Complianc... Level ERM	$103,891
Complianc... Level ERM	$127,440
Complianc... Level ERM	$160,856
Complianc... Level ERM	$183,447
ERM Level ERM	$232,414

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

District of Columbia: $259,998.
California: $259,012.
Massachusetts: $255,560.

District of Columbia $259,998 California $259,012 Massachusetts $255,560 Washington $254,621 New Jersey $254,527 Alaska $254,198 Connecticut $250,957 New York $249,642

Hawaii $245,439 Rhode Island $243,467 Maryland $242,128 Minnesota $240,296 Colorado $239,592 Illinois $239,357 Oregon $238,465 Delaware $237,807

New Hampshire $237,394 Virginia $236,469 Pennsylvania $233,768 Nevada $232,406 North Dakota $231,960 Michigan $231,256 Wisconsin $230,997 Vermont $230,481

Texas $229,048 Maine $228,954 Arizona $228,813 Ohio $228,649 Georgia $226,489 Indiana $225,409 Wyoming $225,197 Utah $224,868

Iowa $224,728 Kansas $223,600 Louisiana $223,272 North Carolina $223,154 Missouri $223,107 Florida $222,191 Montana $221,698 Nebraska $221,229

Kentucky $220,970 South Carolina $220,031 Tennessee $219,444 Idaho $219,209 New Mexico $217,495 Oklahoma $217,119 Alabama $215,734 South Dakota $213,409

Arkansas $212,141 West Virginia $211,460 Mississippi $209,417

Top Paying Cities for ERMs

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: $246,120
Little Creek: $243,842
Magnolia: $244,852

Lincoln, DE $246,120 Little Creek, DE $243,842 Magnolia, DE $244,852 Milford, DE $246,120 Marydel, DE $242,926 Millsboro, DE $246,120 Millville, DE $247,764 Milton, DE $246,120

Nassau, DE $246,120 Ocean View, DE $247,764 Rehoboth Beach, DE $247,764 Seaford, DE $243,537 Selbyville, DE $247,764 Smyrna, DE $242,645 Viola, DE $244,852 Woodside, DE $244,148

Bear, DE $240,860 Newark, DE $240,954 Claymont, DE $241,142 Delaware City, DE $240,954 Hockessin, DE $241,142 Kirkwood, DE $240,954 Middletown, DE $242,152 Montchanin, DE $241,142

New Castle, DE $241,142 Odessa, DE $242,480 Port Penn, DE $240,296 Rockland, DE $241,142 Saint Georges, DE $240,954 Townsend, DE $242,128 Winterthur, DE $241,142 Lewes, DE $246,120

Wilmington, DE $241,142 Dover, DE $243,725 Dover Afb, DE $244,288 Bethany Beach, DE $247,764 Bethel, DE $243,537 Bridgeville, DE $246,120 Camden Wyoming, DE $243,983 Cheswold, DE $243,161

Clayton, DE $242,551 Dagsboro, DE $247,764 Delmar, DE $243,537 Ellendale, DE $246,120 Felton, DE $246,120 Fenwick Island, DE $247,764 Frankford, DE $247,764 Frederica, DE $246,120

Georgetown, DE $246,120 Greenwood, DE $246,120 Harbeson, DE $246,120 Harrington, DE $246,120 Hartly, DE $242,433 Houston, DE $246,120 Kenton, DE $242,551 Laurel, DE $243,537

Yorklyn, DE $241,142

ERM Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ERM'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 April 01, 2026

$221,002

Average $237,807/year

$263,695

$18,417

Average $19,817/month

$21,975

$4,250

Average $4,573/week

$5,071

$106

Average $114/hour

$127

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$263,695	$21,975	$5,071	$127
Average	$237,807	$19,817	$4,573	$114
25th Percentile	$221,002	$18,417	$4,250	$106

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