What are the main factors that influence a Senior Financial Controller's salary?

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

How does experience change A Senior Financial Controller's salary?

A Senior Financial Controller's salary grows with experience: a Financial Control Senior Manager (0-0 years)earns $165,710, a Financial Control Director (0-0 years)earns $180,287, a Senior Financial Controller (0-0 years)earns $257,721,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Financial Controller?

Senior Financial Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Financial Controller roles are District of Columbia $280,249, California $279,186, Massachusetts $275,465. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Financial Controller roles make?

Salaries for Senior Financial Controller level roles vary by specialization: Group Financial Controller: $261,645; Financial Controller: $253,700; Controller: $253,627; Assistant Financial Controller: $163,080; Financial Control Senior Manager: $163,077.

Senior Financial Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Financial Controller make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Financial Controller in Delaware is $256,330 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $123.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $314,976
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $236,294 to $287,028
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $218,053

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Senior Financial Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$287,028	$23,919	$5,520	$138
Average	$256,330	$21,361	$4,929	$123
25th Percentile	$236,294	$19,691	$4,544	$114

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Financial Controller Salaries

A Senior Financial 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 Do Senior Financial 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 Senior Financial Controllers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $280,249.
California: $279,186.
Massachusetts: $275,465.

District of Columbia $280,249 California $279,186 Massachusetts $275,465 Washington $274,453 New Jersey $274,351 Alaska $273,997 Connecticut $270,504 New York $269,087

Hawaii $264,556 Rhode Island $262,430 Maryland $260,987 Minnesota $259,013 Colorado $258,253 Illinois $258,000 Oregon $257,038 Delaware $256,330

New Hampshire $255,884 Virginia $254,887 Pennsylvania $251,976 Nevada $250,508 North Dakota $250,027 Michigan $249,268 Wisconsin $248,989 Vermont $248,432

Texas $246,888 Maine $246,787 Arizona $246,635 Ohio $246,458 Georgia $244,129 Indiana $242,965 Wyoming $242,737 Utah $242,383

Iowa $242,231 Kansas $241,016 Louisiana $240,662 North Carolina $240,535 Missouri $240,485 Florida $239,497 Montana $238,966 Nebraska $238,460

Kentucky $238,181 South Carolina $237,169 Tennessee $236,536 Idaho $236,283 New Mexico $234,435 Oklahoma $234,030 Alabama $232,537 South Dakota $230,031

Arkansas $228,664 West Virginia $227,930 Mississippi $225,728

Top Paying Cities for Senior Financial 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: $265,290
Little Creek: $262,835
Magnolia: $263,923

Lincoln, DE $265,290 Little Creek, DE $262,835 Magnolia, DE $263,923 Milford, DE $265,290 Marydel, DE $261,847 Millsboro, DE $265,290 Millville, DE $267,062 Milton, DE $265,290

Nassau, DE $265,290 Ocean View, DE $267,062 Rehoboth Beach, DE $267,062 Seaford, DE $262,506 Selbyville, DE $267,062 Smyrna, DE $261,544 Viola, DE $263,923 Woodside, DE $263,164

Bear, DE $259,620 Newark, DE $259,721 Claymont, DE $259,924 Delaware City, DE $259,721 Hockessin, DE $259,924 Kirkwood, DE $259,721 Middletown, DE $261,012 Montchanin, DE $259,924

New Castle, DE $259,924 Odessa, DE $261,367 Port Penn, DE $259,013 Rockland, DE $259,924 Saint Georges, DE $259,721 Townsend, DE $260,987 Winterthur, DE $259,924 Lewes, DE $265,290

Wilmington, DE $259,924 Dover, DE $262,708 Dover Afb, DE $263,316 Bethany Beach, DE $267,062 Bethel, DE $262,506 Bridgeville, DE $265,290 Camden Wyoming, DE $262,986 Cheswold, DE $262,101

Clayton, DE $261,442 Dagsboro, DE $267,062 Delmar, DE $262,506 Ellendale, DE $265,290 Felton, DE $265,290 Fenwick Island, DE $267,062 Frankford, DE $267,062 Frederica, DE $265,290

Georgetown, DE $265,290 Greenwood, DE $265,290 Harbeson, DE $265,290 Harrington, DE $265,290 Hartly, DE $261,316 Houston, DE $265,290 Kenton, DE $261,442 Laurel, DE $262,506

Yorklyn, DE $259,924

Senior Financial Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Financial 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$236,294

Average $256,330/year

$287,028

$19,691

Average $21,361/month

$23,919

$4,544

Average $4,929/week

$5,520

$114

Average $123/hour

$138

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$287,028	$23,919	$5,520	$138
Average	$256,330	$21,361	$4,929	$123
25th Percentile	$236,294	$19,691	$4,544	$114

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