What are the main factors that influence an Audit Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change An Audit Associate's salary?

An Audit Associate's salary grows with experience: an Internal Auditor I (0-2 years)earns $67,011, an Audit Associate (2-4 years)earns $77,539, an Internal Auditor III (4-7 years)earns $88,496, an Internal Auditor IV (7+ years)earns $109,934, an Internal Auditor V (7-10 years)earns $138,326,

What are the highest paying states for an Audit Associate?

Audit Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Audit Associate roles are District of Columbia $85,297, California $84,973, Massachusetts $83,841. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Audit Associate roles make?

Salaries for Audit Associate level roles vary by specialization: Sales Audit Associate: $98,717; Senior Audit Associate: $87,506; Fall Audit Associate: $78,747; Assurance Audit Associate: $77,259; IT Audit Associate: $70,890.

Audit Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does an Audit Associate make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Audit Associate in Delaware is $78,017 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,430
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,967 to $84,514
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,638

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Audit Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,514	$7,043	$1,625	$41
Average	$78,017	$6,501	$1,500	$38
25th Percentile	$69,967	$5,831	$1,346	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Audit Associate Salaries

An Audit Associate'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 Audit Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Audit Associate'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): $67,011
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,539
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,496
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,934
Expert (over 8 years): $138,326

Levels	Salary
Internal ... Level Audit Associate	$67,011
Audit Ass... Level Audit Associate	$77,539
Internal ... Level Audit Associate	$88,496
Internal ... Level Audit Associate	$109,934
Internal ... Level Audit Associate	$138,326

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How Do Audit Associate 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 Audit Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,297.
California: $84,973.
Massachusetts: $83,841.

District of Columbia $85,297 California $84,973 Massachusetts $83,841 Washington $83,533 New Jersey $83,502 Alaska $83,394 Connecticut $82,331 New York $81,900

Hawaii $80,521 Rhode Island $79,873 Maryland $79,434 Minnesota $78,833 Colorado $78,602 Illinois $78,525 Oregon $78,232 Delaware $78,017

New Hampshire $77,881 Virginia $77,578 Pennsylvania $76,692 Nevada $76,245 North Dakota $76,099 Michigan $75,867 Wisconsin $75,783 Vermont $75,613

Texas $75,143 Maine $75,112 Arizona $75,066 Ohio $75,012 Georgia $74,304 Indiana $73,949 Wyoming $73,880 Utah $73,772

Iowa $73,726 Kansas $73,356 Louisiana $73,248 North Carolina $73,210 Missouri $73,194 Florida $72,894 Montana $72,732 Nebraska $72,578

Kentucky $72,493 South Carolina $72,185 Tennessee $71,992 Idaho $71,915 New Mexico $71,353 Oklahoma $71,230 Alabama $70,775 South Dakota $70,012

Arkansas $69,596 West Virginia $69,373 Mississippi $68,703

Top Paying Cities for Audit Associates

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: $80,744
Little Creek: $79,997
Magnolia: $80,328

Lincoln, DE $80,744 Little Creek, DE $79,997 Magnolia, DE $80,328 Milford, DE $80,744 Marydel, DE $79,696 Millsboro, DE $80,744 Millville, DE $81,283 Milton, DE $80,744

Nassau, DE $80,744 Ocean View, DE $81,283 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,283 Seaford, DE $79,897 Selbyville, DE $81,283 Smyrna, DE $79,604 Viola, DE $80,328 Woodside, DE $80,097

Bear, DE $79,018 Newark, DE $79,049 Claymont, DE $79,111 Delaware City, DE $79,049 Hockessin, DE $79,111 Kirkwood, DE $79,049 Middletown, DE $79,442 Montchanin, DE $79,111

New Castle, DE $79,111 Odessa, DE $79,550 Port Penn, DE $78,833 Rockland, DE $79,111 Saint Georges, DE $79,049 Townsend, DE $79,434 Winterthur, DE $79,111 Lewes, DE $80,744

Wilmington, DE $79,111 Dover, DE $79,958 Dover Afb, DE $80,143 Bethany Beach, DE $81,283 Bethel, DE $79,897 Bridgeville, DE $80,744 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,043 Cheswold, DE $79,773

Clayton, DE $79,573 Dagsboro, DE $81,283 Delmar, DE $79,897 Ellendale, DE $80,744 Felton, DE $80,744 Fenwick Island, DE $81,283 Frankford, DE $81,283 Frederica, DE $80,744

Georgetown, DE $80,744 Greenwood, DE $80,744 Harbeson, DE $80,744 Harrington, DE $80,744 Hartly, DE $79,534 Houston, DE $80,744 Kenton, DE $79,573 Laurel, DE $79,897

Yorklyn, DE $79,111

Audit Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Audit Associate'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 February 01, 2026

$69,967

Average $78,017/year

$84,514

$5,831

Average $6,501/month

$7,043

$1,346

Average $1,500/week

$1,625

$34

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,514	$7,043	$1,625	$41
Average	$78,017	$6,501	$1,500	$38
25th Percentile	$69,967	$5,831	$1,346	$34

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