What are the main factors that influence a Full Time 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 Full Time Accountant?

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

How does experience change A Full Time Accountant's salary?

A Full Time Accountant's salary grows with experience: an Accountant I (0-2 years)earns $64,264, an Accountant II (2-4 years)earns $74,695, an Full Time Accountant (4-7 years)earns $86,573, an Accountant IV (7+ years)earns $103,188, an Accountant V (7-10 years)earns $145,457,

What are the highest paying states for a Full Time Accountant?

Full Time Accountant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Full Time Accountant roles are District of Columbia $94,060, California $93,703, Massachusetts $92,454. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Full Time Accountant roles make?

Salaries for Full Time Accountant level roles vary by specialization: Full Time Lecturer: $90,399; Full Time Instructor: $59,798; Full Time Teacher: $52,677; Full Time Bookkeeper: $44,082; Full Time Driver: $40,246.

Full Time Accountant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Full Time Accountant make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Full Time Accountant in Delaware is $86,032 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,470
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,230 to $92,019
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,127

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Full Time Accountant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,019	$7,668	$1,770	$44
Average	$86,032	$7,169	$1,654	$41
25th Percentile	$78,230	$6,519	$1,504	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Full Time Accountant Salaries

A Full Time 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 Full Time Accountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Full Time 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): $64,264
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,695
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,573
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,188
Expert (over 8 years): $145,457

Levels	Salary
Accountan... Level Full Time Accountant	$64,264
Accountan... Level Full Time Accountant	$74,695
Full Time... Level Full Time Accountant	$86,573
Accountan... Level Full Time Accountant	$103,188
Accountan... Level Full Time Accountant	$145,457

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

District of Columbia: $94,060.
California: $93,703.
Massachusetts: $92,454.

District of Columbia $94,060 California $93,703 Massachusetts $92,454 Washington $92,114 New Jersey $92,080 Alaska $91,961 Connecticut $90,789 New York $90,313

Hawaii $88,793 Rhode Island $88,079 Maryland $87,595 Minnesota $86,932 Colorado $86,677 Illinois $86,592 Oregon $86,269 Delaware $86,032

New Hampshire $85,882 Virginia $85,547 Pennsylvania $84,570 Nevada $84,078 North Dakota $83,916 Michigan $83,661 Wisconsin $83,568 Vermont $83,381

Texas $82,863 Maine $82,829 Arizona $82,778 Ohio $82,718 Georgia $81,937 Indiana $81,546 Wyoming $81,470 Utah $81,351

Iowa $81,300 Kansas $80,892 Louisiana $80,773 North Carolina $80,731 Missouri $80,714 Florida $80,382 Montana $80,204 Nebraska $80,034

Kentucky $79,940 South Carolina $79,601 Tennessee $79,388 Idaho $79,303 New Mexico $78,683 Oklahoma $78,547 Alabama $78,046 South Dakota $77,205

Arkansas $76,746 West Virginia $76,500 Mississippi $75,761

Top Paying Cities for Full Time 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: $85,644
Little Creek: $86,271
Magnolia: $86,147

Lincoln, DE $85,644 Little Creek, DE $86,271 Magnolia, DE $86,147 Milford, DE $85,862 Marydel, DE $86,003 Millsboro, DE $85,285 Millville, DE $85,417 Milton, DE $85,564

Nassau, DE $85,626 Ocean View, DE $85,402 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,566 Seaford, DE $85,614 Selbyville, DE $85,260 Smyrna, DE $86,331 Viola, DE $85,933 Woodside, DE $86,164

Bear, DE $85,965 Newark, DE $85,933 Claymont, DE $86,109 Delaware City, DE $86,019 Hockessin, DE $85,925 Kirkwood, DE $86,003 Middletown, DE $86,036 Montchanin, DE $85,945

New Castle, DE $85,958 Odessa, DE $86,078 Port Penn, DE $86,136 Rockland, DE $85,953 Saint Georges, DE $86,009 Townsend, DE $86,141 Winterthur, DE $85,964 Lewes, DE $85,597

Wilmington, DE $85,930 Dover, DE $86,271 Dover Afb, DE $85,817 Bethany Beach, DE $85,312 Bethel, DE $85,400 Bridgeville, DE $85,602 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,028 Cheswold, DE $86,243

Clayton, DE $86,246 Dagsboro, DE $85,253 Delmar, DE $85,116 Ellendale, DE $85,374 Felton, DE $85,855 Fenwick Island, DE $85,271 Frankford, DE $85,123 Frederica, DE $85,940

Georgetown, DE $85,220 Greenwood, DE $85,615 Harbeson, DE $85,311 Harrington, DE $85,746 Hartly, DE $86,013 Houston, DE $85,624 Kenton, DE $86,250 Laurel, DE $85,169

Yorklyn, DE $85,951

Full Time Accountant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Full Time 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, Full Time Accountant positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Full Time Accountant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Full Time Accountant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$103,238	$50.0	20%
Software & Networking	$101,517	$49.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$98,936	$48.0	15%
Internet	$96,355	$46.0	12%
Chemicals	$94,635	$45.0	10%

Full Time Accountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Full Time 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$78,230

Average $86,032/year

$92,019

$6,519

Average $7,169/month

$7,668

$1,504

Average $1,654/week

$1,770

$38

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,019	$7,668	$1,770	$44
Average	$86,032	$7,169	$1,654	$41
25th Percentile	$78,230	$6,519	$1,504	$38

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