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

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

How does experience change An accountants's salary?

An accountants's salary grows with experience: an Accountant I (0-2 years)earns $62,314, an accountants (2-4 years)earns $72,434, an Accountant III (4-7 years)earns $83,948, an Accountant IV (7+ years)earns $100,053, an Accountant V (7-10 years)earns $141,064,

What are the highest paying states for an accountants?

accountants salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for accountants roles are District of Columbia $84,778, California $84,456, Massachusetts $83,330. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of accountants roles make?

Salaries for accountants level roles vary by specialization: Accountants Assistant: $74,250; Accountants Payable/Receivable: $50,840; Accountants Payable Specialist: $50,018.

accountants Salary in Delaware

How much does an accountants make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an accountants in Delaware is $77,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,001
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,356 to $85,634
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,814

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accountants Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,634	$7,136	$1,647	$41
Average	$77,542	$6,462	$1,491	$37
25th Percentile	$70,356	$5,863	$1,353	$34

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Key Factors That Influence accountants Salaries

An accountants'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 accountants Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an accountants'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): $62,314
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,434
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,948
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,053
Expert (over 8 years): $141,064

Levels	Salary
Accountan... Level accountants	$62,314
accountan... Level accountants	$72,434
Accountan... Level accountants	$83,948
Accountan... Level accountants	$100,053
Accountan... Level accountants	$141,064

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

District of Columbia: $84,778.
California: $84,456.
Massachusetts: $83,330.

District of Columbia $84,778 California $84,456 Massachusetts $83,330 Washington $83,024 New Jersey $82,994 Alaska $82,886 Connecticut $81,830 New York $81,401

Hawaii $80,030 Rhode Island $79,387 Maryland $78,951 Minnesota $78,353 Colorado $78,124 Illinois $78,047 Oregon $77,756 Delaware $77,542

New Hampshire $77,407 Virginia $77,105 Pennsylvania $76,225 Nevada $75,781 North Dakota $75,635 Michigan $75,406 Wisconsin $75,321 Vermont $75,153

Texas $74,686 Maine $74,655 Arizona $74,609 Ohio $74,556 Georgia $73,851 Indiana $73,499 Wyoming $73,430 Utah $73,323

Iowa $73,277 Kansas $72,909 Louisiana $72,802 North Carolina $72,764 Missouri $72,749 Florida $72,450 Montana $72,289 Nebraska $72,136

Kentucky $72,052 South Carolina $71,746 Tennessee $71,554 Idaho $71,478 New Mexico $70,919 Oklahoma $70,796 Alabama $70,344 South Dakota $69,586

Arkansas $69,173 West Virginia $68,951 Mississippi $68,285

Top Paying Cities for 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: $77,193
Little Creek: $77,758
Magnolia: $77,646

Lincoln, DE $77,193 Little Creek, DE $77,758 Magnolia, DE $77,646 Milford, DE $77,389 Marydel, DE $77,516 Millsboro, DE $76,869 Millville, DE $76,987 Milton, DE $77,121

Nassau, DE $77,177 Ocean View, DE $76,974 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,122 Seaford, DE $77,166 Selbyville, DE $76,847 Smyrna, DE $77,811 Viola, DE $77,453 Woodside, DE $77,661

Bear, DE $77,482 Newark, DE $77,453 Claymont, DE $77,612 Delaware City, DE $77,530 Hockessin, DE $77,446 Kirkwood, DE $77,516 Middletown, DE $77,546 Montchanin, DE $77,464

New Castle, DE $77,475 Odessa, DE $77,584 Port Penn, DE $77,636 Rockland, DE $77,471 Saint Georges, DE $77,521 Townsend, DE $77,641 Winterthur, DE $77,481 Lewes, DE $77,151

Wilmington, DE $77,450 Dover, DE $77,758 Dover Afb, DE $77,348 Bethany Beach, DE $76,893 Bethel, DE $76,973 Bridgeville, DE $77,154 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,539 Cheswold, DE $77,732

Clayton, DE $77,735 Dagsboro, DE $76,840 Delmar, DE $76,716 Ellendale, DE $76,949 Felton, DE $77,383 Fenwick Island, DE $76,857 Frankford, DE $76,723 Frederica, DE $77,459

Georgetown, DE $76,811 Greenwood, DE $77,167 Harbeson, DE $76,893 Harrington, DE $77,285 Hartly, DE $77,525 Houston, DE $77,174 Kenton, DE $77,739 Laurel, DE $76,765

Yorklyn, DE $77,469

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

Understanding how an accountants'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 May 01, 2026

$70,356

Average $77,542/year

$85,634

$5,863

Average $6,462/month

$7,136

$1,353

Average $1,491/week

$1,647

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,634	$7,136	$1,647	$41
Average	$77,542	$6,462	$1,491	$37
25th Percentile	$70,356	$5,863	$1,353	$34

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