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

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

How does experience change An Operational Controller's salary?

An Operational Controller's salary grows with experience: an Operations Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $67,542, an Operations Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $96,763, an Operational Controller (5+ years)earns $109,827, a Senior Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $148,889, an Operations Director (5+ years)earns $206,581,

What are the highest paying states for an Operational Controller?

Operational Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operational Controller roles are District of Columbia $119,017, California $118,566, Massachusetts $116,986. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Operational Controller roles make?

Salaries for Operational Controller level roles vary by specialization: Operational Psychologist: $306,079; Controller: $253,707; Operational Specialist: $116,683; Operational Manager: $103,922; Operational Researcher: $98,353.

Operational Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operational Controller make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operational Controller in Delaware is $108,859 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,701
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,926 to $121,862
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,241

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Operational Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,862	$10,155	$2,344	$59
Average	$108,859	$9,072	$2,093	$52
25th Percentile	$94,926	$7,911	$1,826	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Operational Controller Salaries

An Operational Controller'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 Operational Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operational Controller'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): $67,542
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,763
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,827
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,889
Expert (over 8 years): $206,581

Levels	Salary
Operation... Level Operational Controller	$67,542
Operation... Level Operational Controller	$96,763
Operation... Level Operational Controller	$109,827
Senior Op... Level Operational Controller	$148,889
Operation... Level Operational Controller	$206,581

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

District of Columbia: $119,017.
California: $118,566.
Massachusetts: $116,986.

District of Columbia $119,017 California $118,566 Massachusetts $116,986 Washington $116,556 New Jersey $116,513 Alaska $116,362 Connecticut $114,879 New York $114,277

Hawaii $112,353 Rhode Island $111,450 Maryland $110,837 Minnesota $109,999 Colorado $109,676 Illinois $109,569 Oregon $109,160 Delaware $108,859

New Hampshire $108,670 Virginia $108,246 Pennsylvania $107,010 Nevada $106,387 North Dakota $106,183 Michigan $105,860 Wisconsin $105,742 Vermont $105,505

Texas $104,850 Maine $104,807 Arizona $104,742 Ohio $104,667 Georgia $103,678 Indiana $103,183 Wyoming $103,087 Utah $102,936

Iowa $102,872 Kansas $102,356 Louisiana $102,205 North Carolina $102,152 Missouri $102,130 Florida $101,711 Montana $101,485 Nebraska $101,270

Kentucky $101,152 South Carolina $100,722 Tennessee $100,453 Idaho $100,346 New Mexico $99,561 Oklahoma $99,389 Alabama $98,755 South Dakota $97,691

Arkansas $97,110 West Virginia $96,798 Mississippi $95,863

Top Paying Cities for Operational Controllers

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: $108,369
Little Creek: $109,162
Magnolia: $109,005

Lincoln, DE $108,369 Little Creek, DE $109,162 Magnolia, DE $109,005 Milford, DE $108,644 Marydel, DE $108,823 Millsboro, DE $107,914 Millville, DE $108,081 Milton, DE $108,268

Nassau, DE $108,346 Ocean View, DE $108,063 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,270 Seaford, DE $108,331 Selbyville, DE $107,883 Smyrna, DE $109,238 Viola, DE $108,734 Woodside, DE $109,027

Bear, DE $108,775 Newark, DE $108,734 Claymont, DE $108,957 Delaware City, DE $108,843 Hockessin, DE $108,725 Kirkwood, DE $108,823 Middletown, DE $108,865 Montchanin, DE $108,750

New Castle, DE $108,766 Odessa, DE $108,918 Port Penn, DE $108,991 Rockland, DE $108,760 Saint Georges, DE $108,830 Townsend, DE $108,998 Winterthur, DE $108,773 Lewes, DE $108,310

Wilmington, DE $108,730 Dover, DE $109,162 Dover Afb, DE $108,587 Bethany Beach, DE $107,949 Bethel, DE $108,060 Bridgeville, DE $108,315 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,855 Cheswold, DE $109,127

Clayton, DE $109,130 Dagsboro, DE $107,873 Delmar, DE $107,700 Ellendale, DE $108,027 Felton, DE $108,636 Fenwick Island, DE $107,897 Frankford, DE $107,709 Frederica, DE $108,743

Georgetown, DE $107,833 Greenwood, DE $108,332 Harbeson, DE $107,948 Harrington, DE $108,498 Hartly, DE $108,836 Houston, DE $108,343 Kenton, DE $109,135 Laurel, DE $107,768

Yorklyn, DE $108,757

Operational Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operational Controller'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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$94,926

Average $108,859/year

$121,862

$7,911

Average $9,072/month

$10,155

$1,826

Average $2,093/week

$2,344

$46

Average $52/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,862	$10,155	$2,344	$59
Average	$108,859	$9,072	$2,093	$52
25th Percentile	$94,926	$7,911	$1,826	$46

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