What are the main factors that influence a Transaction Specialist'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 Transaction Specialist?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Transaction Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Transaction Specialist's salary?

A Transaction Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Financial Planning Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $82,381, a Financial Planning Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $98,733, a Transaction Specialist (7+ years)earns $119,025, a Financial Planning Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $153,517, a Financial Planning and Analysis Supervisor (10+ years)earns $107,247,

What are the highest paying states for a Transaction Specialist?

Transaction Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transaction Specialist roles are District of Columbia $129,361, California $128,870, Massachusetts $127,153. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transaction Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Transaction Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Transaction Lawyer: $123,291; Transaction Banking Specialist: $87,875; Transaction Settlement Specialist: $62,256; Transaction Processing Assistant IV: $62,021; Transaction Processing Assistant III: $53,793.

Transaction Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Transaction Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transaction Specialist in Delaware is $118,320 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Transaction Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,348
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,164 to $128,280
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,919

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Transaction Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,280	$10,690	$2,467	$62
Average	$118,320	$9,860	$2,275	$57
25th Percentile	$108,164	$9,014	$2,080	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Transaction Specialist Salaries

A Transaction Specialist'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 Transaction Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transaction Specialist'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): $82,381
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,733
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,025
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $153,517
Expert (over 8 years): $107,247

Levels	Salary
Financial... Level Transaction Specialist	$82,381
Financial... Level Transaction Specialist	$98,733
Transacti... Level Transaction Specialist	$119,025
Financial... Level Transaction Specialist	$153,517
Financial... Level Transaction Specialist	$107,247

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How Do Transaction Specialist 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 Transaction Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $129,361.
California: $128,870.
Massachusetts: $127,153.

District of Columbia $129,361 California $128,870 Massachusetts $127,153 Washington $126,685 New Jersey $126,639 Alaska $126,475 Connecticut $124,863 New York $124,208

Hawaii $122,117 Rhode Island $121,136 Maryland $120,470 Minnesota $119,558 Colorado $119,208 Illinois $119,091 Oregon $118,647 Delaware $118,320

New Hampshire $118,114 Virginia $117,654 Pennsylvania $116,310 Nevada $115,633 North Dakota $115,411 Michigan $115,060 Wisconsin $114,932 Vermont $114,675

Texas $113,962 Maine $113,915 Arizona $113,845 Ohio $113,763 Georgia $112,688 Indiana $112,151 Wyoming $112,046 Utah $111,882

Iowa $111,812 Kansas $111,251 Louisiana $111,088 North Carolina $111,029 Missouri $111,006 Florida $110,550 Montana $110,305 Nebraska $110,071

Kentucky $109,943 South Carolina $109,475 Tennessee $109,183 Idaho $109,066 New Mexico $108,214 Oklahoma $108,027 Alabama $107,337 South Dakota $106,181

Arkansas $105,550 West Virginia $105,211 Mississippi $104,194

Top Paying Cities for Transaction Specialists

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: $117,787
Little Creek: $118,649
Magnolia: $118,479

Lincoln, DE $117,787 Little Creek, DE $118,649 Magnolia, DE $118,479 Milford, DE $118,086 Marydel, DE $118,280 Millsboro, DE $117,293 Millville, DE $117,474 Milton, DE $117,677

Nassau, DE $117,763 Ocean View, DE $117,454 Rehoboth Beach, DE $117,680 Seaford, DE $117,746 Selbyville, DE $117,259 Smyrna, DE $118,731 Viola, DE $118,184 Woodside, DE $118,502

Bear, DE $118,229 Newark, DE $118,184 Claymont, DE $118,426 Delaware City, DE $118,302 Hockessin, DE $118,174 Kirkwood, DE $118,280 Middletown, DE $118,326 Montchanin, DE $118,201

New Castle, DE $118,218 Odessa, DE $118,384 Port Penn, DE $118,464 Rockland, DE $118,212 Saint Georges, DE $118,288 Townsend, DE $118,471 Winterthur, DE $118,226 Lewes, DE $117,723

Wilmington, DE $118,180 Dover, DE $118,649 Dover Afb, DE $118,024 Bethany Beach, DE $117,330 Bethel, DE $117,452 Bridgeville, DE $117,729 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,315 Cheswold, DE $118,611

Clayton, DE $118,614 Dagsboro, DE $117,248 Delmar, DE $117,060 Ellendale, DE $117,416 Felton, DE $118,077 Fenwick Island, DE $117,274 Frankford, DE $117,070 Frederica, DE $118,194

Georgetown, DE $117,204 Greenwood, DE $117,747 Harbeson, DE $117,329 Harrington, DE $117,927 Hartly, DE $118,294 Houston, DE $117,759 Kenton, DE $118,620 Laurel, DE $117,134

Yorklyn, DE $118,209

Transaction Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Transaction Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Transaction Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Transaction Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Transaction Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$153,816	$74.0	30%
Biotechnology	$147,900	$71.0	25%
Software & Networking	$147,900	$71.0	25%
Financial Services	$141,984	$68.0	20%
Healthcare	$136,068	$65.0	15%

Transaction Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transaction Specialist'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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$108,164

Average $118,320/year

$128,280

$9,014

Average $9,860/month

$10,690

$2,080

Average $2,275/week

$2,467

$52

Average $57/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,280	$10,690	$2,467	$62
Average	$118,320	$9,860	$2,275	$57
25th Percentile	$108,164	$9,014	$2,080	$52

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