What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Accountant'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 Assistant Accountant?

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

How does experience change An Assistant Accountant's salary?

An Assistant Accountant's salary grows with experience: an Assistant Accountant (0-1 years)earns $43,347, an Accounting Clerk II (1-3 years)earns $49,182, an Accounting Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $55,327, an Accounting Clerk IV (5-7 years)earns $61,813, an Accounting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $90,500,

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Accountant?

Assistant Accountant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Accountant roles are District of Columbia $47,022, California $46,844, Massachusetts $46,220. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Accountant roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Accountant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Property Accountant: $95,965; Accountant - Payroll Assistant: $74,704; Assistant Production Accountant: $72,649; Assistant Project Accountant: $70,113; Assistant Management Accountant: $68,454.

Assistant Accountant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Accountant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Accountant in Delaware is $43,009 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,154
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,142 to $45,702
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,711

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Assistant Accountant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,702	$3,809	$879	$22
Average	$43,009	$3,584	$827	$21
25th Percentile	$38,142	$3,179	$734	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Accountant Salaries

An Assistant 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 Assistant Accountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant 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): $43,347
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,182
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,327
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,813
Expert (over 8 years): $90,500

Levels	Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Accountant	$43,347
Accountin... Level Assistant Accountant	$49,182
Accountin... Level Assistant Accountant	$55,327
Accountin... Level Assistant Accountant	$61,813
Accountin... Level Assistant Accountant	$90,500

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

District of Columbia: $47,022.
California: $46,844.
Massachusetts: $46,220.

District of Columbia $47,022 California $46,844 Massachusetts $46,220 Washington $46,050 New Jersey $46,033 Alaska $45,973 Connecticut $45,387 New York $45,149

Hawaii $44,389 Rhode Island $44,032 Maryland $43,790 Minnesota $43,459 Colorado $43,332 Illinois $43,289 Oregon $43,128 Delaware $43,009

New Hampshire $42,934 Virginia $42,767 Pennsylvania $42,278 Nevada $42,032 North Dakota $41,951 Michigan $41,824 Wisconsin $41,777 Vermont $41,684

Texas $41,425 Maine $41,408 Arizona $41,382 Ohio $41,353 Georgia $40,962 Indiana $40,766 Wyoming $40,728 Utah $40,669

Iowa $40,643 Kansas $40,439 Louisiana $40,380 North Carolina $40,359 Missouri $40,350 Florida $40,185 Montana $40,095 Nebraska $40,011

Kentucky $39,964 South Carolina $39,794 Tennessee $39,688 Idaho $39,645 New Mexico $39,335 Oklahoma $39,267 Alabama $39,017 South Dakota $38,596

Arkansas $38,367 West Virginia $38,244 Mississippi $37,874

Top Paying Cities for Assistant 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: $42,815
Little Creek: $43,129
Magnolia: $43,067

Lincoln, DE $42,815 Little Creek, DE $43,129 Magnolia, DE $43,067 Milford, DE $42,924 Marydel, DE $42,994 Millsboro, DE $42,636 Millville, DE $42,701 Milton, DE $42,775

Nassau, DE $42,806 Ocean View, DE $42,694 Rehoboth Beach, DE $42,776 Seaford, DE $42,800 Selbyville, DE $42,623 Smyrna, DE $43,158 Viola, DE $42,960 Woodside, DE $43,075

Bear, DE $42,976 Newark, DE $42,960 Claymont, DE $43,048 Delaware City, DE $43,002 Hockessin, DE $42,956 Kirkwood, DE $42,994 Middletown, DE $43,011 Montchanin, DE $42,966

New Castle, DE $42,972 Odessa, DE $43,032 Port Penn, DE $43,061 Rockland, DE $42,970 Saint Georges, DE $42,997 Townsend, DE $43,064 Winterthur, DE $42,975 Lewes, DE $42,792

Wilmington, DE $42,958 Dover, DE $43,129 Dover Afb, DE $42,901 Bethany Beach, DE $42,649 Bethel, DE $42,693 Bridgeville, DE $42,794 Camden Wyoming, DE $43,007 Cheswold, DE $43,115

Clayton, DE $43,116 Dagsboro, DE $42,619 Delmar, DE $42,551 Ellendale, DE $42,680 Felton, DE $42,921 Fenwick Island, DE $42,629 Frankford, DE $42,554 Frederica, DE $42,963

Georgetown, DE $42,603 Greenwood, DE $42,801 Harbeson, DE $42,649 Harrington, DE $42,866 Hartly, DE $43,000 Houston, DE $42,805 Kenton, DE $43,118 Laurel, DE $42,578

Yorklyn, DE $42,969

Assistant Accountant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Accountant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Accountant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Accountant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Accountant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$49,460	$24.0	15%
Healthcare	$48,170	$23.0	12%
Business Services	$47,310	$23.0	10%
Insurance	$46,450	$22.0	8%
MFG Nondurable	$46,019	$22.0	7%

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

Understanding how an Assistant 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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$38,142

Average $43,009/year

$45,702

$3,179

Average $3,584/month

$3,809

$734

Average $827/week

$879

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Average $21/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,702	$3,809	$879	$22
Average	$43,009	$3,584	$827	$21
25th Percentile	$38,142	$3,179	$734	$18

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