What are the main factors that influence a Certified Public 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 Certified Public Accountant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Certified Public Accountant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Certified Public Accountant's salary?

A Certified Public Accountant's salary grows with experience: an Accountant I (0-2 years)earns $61,976, an Accountant II (2-4 years)earns $72,035, an Certified Public Accountant (4-7 years)earns $83,490, an Accountant IV (7+ years)earns $99,514, an Accountant V (7-10 years)earns $140,277,

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Public Accountant?

Certified Public Accountant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Public Accountant roles are District of Columbia $90,710, California $90,366, Massachusetts $89,161. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Public Accountant roles make?

Salaries for Certified Public Accountant level roles vary by specialization: Accountant V: $140,913; CPA Manager/ Certified Public Accountant Manager: $119,405; Accountant IV: $99,965; Accountant III: $83,869; General Accountant II: $72,370.

Certified Public Accountant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Certified Public Accountant make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Public Accountant in Delaware is $82,968 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,999
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,444 to $88,742
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,594

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Certified Public Accountant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,742	$7,395	$1,707	$43
Average	$82,968	$6,914	$1,596	$40
25th Percentile	$75,444	$6,287	$1,451	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Public Accountant Salaries

A Certified Public 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 Certified Public Accountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Public 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): $61,976
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,035
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,490
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,514
Expert (over 8 years): $140,277

Levels	Salary
Accountan... Level Certified Public Accountant	$61,976
Accountan... Level Certified Public Accountant	$72,035
Certified... Level Certified Public Accountant	$83,490
Accountan... Level Certified Public Accountant	$99,514
Accountan... Level Certified Public Accountant	$140,277

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

District of Columbia: $90,710.
California: $90,366.
Massachusetts: $89,161.

District of Columbia $90,710 California $90,366 Massachusetts $89,161 Washington $88,834 New Jersey $88,801 Alaska $88,686 Connecticut $87,556 New York $87,097

Hawaii $85,630 Rhode Island $84,942 Maryland $84,475 Minnesota $83,836 Colorado $83,590 Illinois $83,508 Oregon $83,197 Delaware $82,968

New Hampshire $82,824 Virginia $82,501 Pennsylvania $81,559 Nevada $81,083 North Dakota $80,928 Michigan $80,682 Wisconsin $80,592 Vermont $80,412

Texas $79,912 Maine $79,879 Arizona $79,830 Ohio $79,773 Georgia $79,019 Indiana $78,642 Wyoming $78,568 Utah $78,454

Iowa $78,404 Kansas $78,011 Louisiana $77,896 North Carolina $77,856 Missouri $77,839 Florida $77,520 Montana $77,348 Nebraska $77,184

Kentucky $77,094 South Carolina $76,766 Tennessee $76,561 Idaho $76,479 New Mexico $75,881 Oklahoma $75,750 Alabama $75,267 South Dakota $74,456

Arkansas $74,013 West Virginia $73,776 Mississippi $73,063

Top Paying Cities for Certified Public 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: $82,594
Little Creek: $83,199
Magnolia: $83,079

Lincoln, DE $82,594 Little Creek, DE $83,199 Magnolia, DE $83,079 Milford, DE $82,804 Marydel, DE $82,940 Millsboro, DE $82,248 Millville, DE $82,375 Milton, DE $82,517

Nassau, DE $82,577 Ocean View, DE $82,361 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,519 Seaford, DE $82,566 Selbyville, DE $82,224 Smyrna, DE $83,256 Viola, DE $82,873 Woodside, DE $83,096

Bear, DE $82,904 Newark, DE $82,873 Claymont, DE $83,042 Delaware City, DE $82,955 Hockessin, DE $82,865 Kirkwood, DE $82,940 Middletown, DE $82,972 Montchanin, DE $82,884

New Castle, DE $82,896 Odessa, DE $83,013 Port Penn, DE $83,069 Rockland, DE $82,892 Saint Georges, DE $82,946 Townsend, DE $83,073 Winterthur, DE $82,902 Lewes, DE $82,549

Wilmington, DE $82,869 Dover, DE $83,199 Dover Afb, DE $82,761 Bethany Beach, DE $82,274 Bethel, DE $82,359 Bridgeville, DE $82,553 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,964 Cheswold, DE $83,172

Clayton, DE $83,174 Dagsboro, DE $82,217 Delmar, DE $82,085 Ellendale, DE $82,334 Felton, DE $82,797 Fenwick Island, DE $82,235 Frankford, DE $82,091 Frederica, DE $82,879

Georgetown, DE $82,185 Greenwood, DE $82,566 Harbeson, DE $82,273 Harrington, DE $82,693 Hartly, DE $82,950 Houston, DE $82,575 Kenton, DE $83,178 Laurel, DE $82,136

Yorklyn, DE $82,890

Certified Public Accountant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Certified Public Accountant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 37% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Certified Public Accountant positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Certified Public Accountant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Certified Public Accountant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$99,561	$48.0	20%
Software & Networking	$97,902	$47.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$95,413	$46.0	15%
Internet	$92,924	$45.0	12%
Chemicals	$91,265	$44.0	10%

Certified Public Accountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Public 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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$75,444

Average $82,968/year

$88,742

$6,287

Average $6,914/month

$7,395

$1,451

Average $1,596/week

$1,707

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,742	$7,395	$1,707	$43
Average	$82,968	$6,914	$1,596	$40
25th Percentile	$75,444	$6,287	$1,451	$36

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