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

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

How does experience change an Executive Compensation's salary?

An Executive Compensation's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,148 for beginners, reaching about $86,572 at mid-level, and approach $89,625 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Compensation?

Executive Compensation salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Compensation roles are District of Columbia $95,763, California $95,400, Massachusetts $94,128. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Compensation roles make?

Salaries for Executive Compensation level roles vary by specialization: Compensation Director: $207,412; Executive Compensation Analysis Manager: $185,900; Executive Compensation Manager: $185,890; Executive Compensation Analyst III: $112,750; Senior Executive Compensation Analyst: $112,750.

Executive Compensation Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Compensation make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Compensation in Delaware is $87,590 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,587
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,569 to $94,916
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,268

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Executive Compensation Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,916	$7,910	$1,825	$46
Average	$87,590	$7,299	$1,684	$42
25th Percentile	$79,569	$6,631	$1,530	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Compensation Salaries

An Executive Compensation'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 Executive Compensation Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Compensation'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): $83,148
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,413
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,572
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,421
Expert (over 8 years): $89,625

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Executive Compensation	$83,148
Intermediate Level Executive Compensation	$83,413
Senior Level Executive Compensation	$86,572
Specialist Level Executive Compensation	$89,421
Expert Level Executive Compensation	$89,625

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How Do Executive Compensation 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 Executive Compensations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,763.
California: $95,400.
Massachusetts: $94,128.

District of Columbia $95,763 California $95,400 Massachusetts $94,128 Washington $93,782 New Jersey $93,748 Alaska $93,627 Connecticut $92,433 New York $91,949

Hawaii $90,400 Rhode Island $89,674 Maryland $89,181 Minnesota $88,506 Colorado $88,247 Illinois $88,160 Oregon $87,832 Delaware $87,590

New Hampshire $87,437 Virginia $87,097 Pennsylvania $86,102 Nevada $85,600 North Dakota $85,436 Michigan $85,176 Wisconsin $85,081 Vermont $84,891

Texas $84,363 Maine $84,329 Arizona $84,277 Ohio $84,216 Georgia $83,421 Indiana $83,023 Wyoming $82,945 Utah $82,824

Iowa $82,772 Kansas $82,357 Louisiana $82,236 North Carolina $82,192 Missouri $82,175 Florida $81,838 Montana $81,656 Nebraska $81,483

Kentucky $81,388 South Carolina $81,042 Tennessee $80,826 Idaho $80,739 New Mexico $80,108 Oklahoma $79,970 Alabama $79,459 South Dakota $78,603

Arkansas $78,136 West Virginia $77,885 Mississippi $77,133

Top Paying Cities for Executive Compensations

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: $90,651
Little Creek: $89,812
Magnolia: $90,184

Lincoln, DE $90,651 Little Creek, DE $89,812 Magnolia, DE $90,184 Milford, DE $90,651 Marydel, DE $89,475 Millsboro, DE $90,651 Millville, DE $91,257 Milton, DE $90,651

Nassau, DE $90,651 Ocean View, DE $91,257 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,257 Seaford, DE $89,700 Selbyville, DE $91,257 Smyrna, DE $89,371 Viola, DE $90,184 Woodside, DE $89,925

Bear, DE $88,714 Newark, DE $88,749 Claymont, DE $88,818 Delaware City, DE $88,749 Hockessin, DE $88,818 Kirkwood, DE $88,749 Middletown, DE $89,190 Montchanin, DE $88,818

New Castle, DE $88,818 Odessa, DE $89,311 Port Penn, DE $88,506 Rockland, DE $88,818 Saint Georges, DE $88,749 Townsend, DE $89,181 Winterthur, DE $88,818 Lewes, DE $90,651

Wilmington, DE $88,818 Dover, DE $89,769 Dover Afb, DE $89,977 Bethany Beach, DE $91,257 Bethel, DE $89,700 Bridgeville, DE $90,651 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,864 Cheswold, DE $89,562

Clayton, DE $89,337 Dagsboro, DE $91,257 Delmar, DE $89,700 Ellendale, DE $90,651 Felton, DE $90,651 Fenwick Island, DE $91,257 Frankford, DE $91,257 Frederica, DE $90,651

Georgetown, DE $90,651 Greenwood, DE $90,651 Harbeson, DE $90,651 Harrington, DE $90,651 Hartly, DE $89,293 Houston, DE $90,651 Kenton, DE $89,337 Laurel, DE $89,700

Yorklyn, DE $88,818

Executive Compensation Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Compensation'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

$79,569

Average $87,590/year

$94,916

$6,631

Average $7,299/month

$7,910

$1,530

Average $1,684/week

$1,825

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,916	$7,910	$1,825	$46
Average	$87,590	$7,299	$1,684	$42
25th Percentile	$79,569	$6,631	$1,530	$38

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