What are the main factors that influence an Audit Staff'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 Audit Staff?

The MFG Nondurable industry offers the highest average compensation for Audit Staff roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Audit Staff's salary?

An Audit Staff's salary grows with experience: an Audit Staff (0-2 years)earns $67,483, an Internal Auditor II (2-4 years)earns $78,113, an Internal Auditor III (4-7 years)earns $89,139, an Internal Auditor IV (7+ years)earns $110,709, an Internal Auditor V (7-10 years)earns $139,273,

What are the highest paying states for an Audit Staff?

Audit Staff salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Audit Staff roles are District of Columbia $73,368, California $73,090, Massachusetts $72,116. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Audit Staff roles make?

Salaries for Audit Staff level roles vary by specialization: IT Audit Director: $198,890; IT Audit Manager: $138,963; Audit/Compliance Manager: $125,390; Audit Manager: $125,310; IT Audit Supervisor: $123,190.

Audit Staff Salary in Delaware

How much does an Audit Staff make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Audit Staff in Delaware is $67,106 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,959
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,676 to $72,787
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,733

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Audit Staff Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,787	$6,066	$1,400	$35
Average	$67,106	$5,592	$1,291	$32
25th Percentile	$61,676	$5,140	$1,186	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Audit Staff Salaries

An Audit Staff'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 Audit Staff Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Audit Staff'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): $67,483
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,113
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,139
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,709
Expert (over 8 years): $139,273

Levels	Salary
Audit Sta... Level Audit Staff	$67,483
Internal ... Level Audit Staff	$78,113
Internal ... Level Audit Staff	$89,139
Internal ... Level Audit Staff	$110,709
Internal ... Level Audit Staff	$139,273

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

District of Columbia: $73,368.
California: $73,090.
Massachusetts: $72,116.

District of Columbia $73,368 California $73,090 Massachusetts $72,116 Washington $71,851 New Jersey $71,824 Alaska $71,732 Connecticut $70,817 New York $70,446

Hawaii $69,260 Rhode Island $68,703 Maryland $68,326 Minnesota $67,809 Colorado $67,610 Illinois $67,544 Oregon $67,292 Delaware $67,106

New Hampshire $66,990 Virginia $66,729 Pennsylvania $65,967 Nevada $65,582 North Dakota $65,456 Michigan $65,257 Wisconsin $65,185 Vermont $65,039

Texas $64,635 Maine $64,608 Arizona $64,568 Ohio $64,522 Georgia $63,912 Indiana $63,607 Wyoming $63,548 Utah $63,455

Iowa $63,415 Kansas $63,097 Louisiana $63,004 North Carolina $62,971 Missouri $62,958 Florida $62,700 Montana $62,561 Nebraska $62,428

Kentucky $62,355 South Carolina $62,090 Tennessee $61,924 Idaho $61,858 New Mexico $61,374 Oklahoma $61,268 Alabama $60,877 South Dakota $60,221

Arkansas $59,864 West Virginia $59,671 Mississippi $59,095

Top Paying Cities for Audit Stafves

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: $66,804
Little Creek: $67,293
Magnolia: $67,196

Lincoln, DE $66,804 Little Creek, DE $67,293 Magnolia, DE $67,196 Milford, DE $66,974 Marydel, DE $67,084 Millsboro, DE $66,524 Millville, DE $66,627 Milton, DE $66,742

Nassau, DE $66,790 Ocean View, DE $66,615 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,743 Seaford, DE $66,781 Selbyville, DE $66,505 Smyrna, DE $67,340 Viola, DE $67,029 Woodside, DE $67,210

Bear, DE $67,055 Newark, DE $67,029 Claymont, DE $67,167 Delaware City, DE $67,096 Hockessin, DE $67,023 Kirkwood, DE $67,084 Middletown, DE $67,110 Montchanin, DE $67,039

New Castle, DE $67,049 Odessa, DE $67,143 Port Penn, DE $67,188 Rockland, DE $67,045 Saint Georges, DE $67,088 Townsend, DE $67,192 Winterthur, DE $67,053 Lewes, DE $66,768

Wilmington, DE $67,027 Dover, DE $67,293 Dover Afb, DE $66,939 Bethany Beach, DE $66,545 Bethel, DE $66,614 Bridgeville, DE $66,771 Camden Wyoming, DE $67,104 Cheswold, DE $67,271

Clayton, DE $67,273 Dagsboro, DE $66,499 Delmar, DE $66,392 Ellendale, DE $66,593 Felton, DE $66,968 Fenwick Island, DE $66,513 Frankford, DE $66,397 Frederica, DE $67,035

Georgetown, DE $66,473 Greenwood, DE $66,782 Harbeson, DE $66,544 Harrington, DE $66,884 Hartly, DE $67,092 Houston, DE $66,788 Kenton, DE $67,277 Laurel, DE $66,434

Yorklyn, DE $67,043

Audit Staff Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Audit Staff roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Nondurable and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Audit Staff positions in MFG Durable or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Audit Staff as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Audit Staff

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable	$90,593	$44.0	35%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$87,238	$42.0	30%
Insurance	$83,883	$40.0	25%
Biotechnology	$80,528	$39.0	20%
Healthcare	$77,172	$37.0	15%

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

Understanding how an Audit Staff'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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$61,676

Average $67,106/year

$72,787

$5,140

Average $5,592/month

$6,066

$1,186

Average $1,291/week

$1,400

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Average $32/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,787	$6,066	$1,400	$35
Average	$67,106	$5,592	$1,291	$32
25th Percentile	$61,676	$5,140	$1,186	$30

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