What are the main factors that influence a Cost Manager'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 Cost Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Cost Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Cost Manager's salary?

A Cost Manager's salary grows with experience: a Cost Accountant II (2-4 years)earns $81,270, a Cost Accountant III (4-7 years)earns $96,469, a Cost Accountant IV (7+ years)earns $111,677, a Cost Accounting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $109,284, a Cost Manager (7+ years)earns $130,361,

What are the highest paying states for a Cost Manager?

Cost Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cost Manager roles are District of Columbia $143,127, California $142,584, Massachusetts $140,683. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cost Manager roles make?

Salaries for Cost Manager level roles vary by specialization: Cost Estimating Senior Manager: $176,294; Cost Estimating Manager: $141,335; Cost Control Manager: $131,313; Senior Cost Manager: $130,155; Cost Accounting Manager: $127,844.

Cost Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cost Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cost Manager in Delaware is $130,911 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,193
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,129 to $138,386
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,493

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Cost Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,386	$11,532	$2,661	$67
Average	$130,911	$10,909	$2,518	$63
25th Percentile	$118,129	$9,844	$2,272	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Cost Manager Salaries

A Cost Manager'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 Cost Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cost Manager'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): $81,270
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,469
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,677
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,284
Expert (over 8 years): $130,361

Levels	Salary
Cost Acco... Level Cost Manager	$81,270
Cost Acco... Level Cost Manager	$96,469
Cost Acco... Level Cost Manager	$111,677
Cost Acco... Level Cost Manager	$109,284
Cost Mana... Level Cost Manager	$130,361

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How Do Cost Manager 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 Cost Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $143,127.
California: $142,584.
Massachusetts: $140,683.

District of Columbia $143,127 California $142,584 Massachusetts $140,683 Washington $140,166 New Jersey $140,115 Alaska $139,934 Connecticut $138,150 New York $137,426

Hawaii $135,112 Rhode Island $134,026 Maryland $133,289 Minnesota $132,281 Colorado $131,893 Illinois $131,764 Oregon $131,273 Delaware $130,911

New Hampshire $130,683 Virginia $130,174 Pennsylvania $128,687 Nevada $127,938 North Dakota $127,692 Michigan $127,304 Wisconsin $127,162 Vermont $126,878

Texas $126,089 Maine $126,037 Arizona $125,960 Ohio $125,869 Georgia $124,680 Indiana $124,085 Wyoming $123,969 Utah $123,788

Iowa $123,710 Kansas $123,090 Louisiana $122,909 North Carolina $122,844 Missouri $122,818 Florida $122,314 Montana $122,043 Nebraska $121,784

Kentucky $121,642 South Carolina $121,125 Tennessee $120,802 Idaho $120,673 New Mexico $119,729 Oklahoma $119,522 Alabama $118,759 South Dakota $117,480

Arkansas $116,782 West Virginia $116,407 Mississippi $115,282

Top Paying Cities for Cost Managers

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: $130,321
Little Creek: $131,275
Magnolia: $131,087

Lincoln, DE $130,321 Little Creek, DE $131,275 Magnolia, DE $131,087 Milford, DE $130,652 Marydel, DE $130,867 Millsboro, DE $129,774 Millville, DE $129,975 Milton, DE $130,200

Nassau, DE $130,294 Ocean View, DE $129,953 Rehoboth Beach, DE $130,202 Seaford, DE $130,276 Selbyville, DE $129,737 Smyrna, DE $131,366 Viola, DE $130,761 Woodside, DE $131,112

Bear, DE $130,810 Newark, DE $130,761 Claymont, DE $131,028 Delaware City, DE $130,891 Hockessin, DE $130,749 Kirkwood, DE $130,867 Middletown, DE $130,917 Montchanin, DE $130,779

New Castle, DE $130,798 Odessa, DE $130,982 Port Penn, DE $131,070 Rockland, DE $130,792 Saint Georges, DE $130,876 Townsend, DE $131,077 Winterthur, DE $130,807 Lewes, DE $130,250

Wilmington, DE $130,756 Dover, DE $131,275 Dover Afb, DE $130,584 Bethany Beach, DE $129,816 Bethel, DE $129,950 Bridgeville, DE $130,257 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,906 Cheswold, DE $131,233

Clayton, DE $131,236 Dagsboro, DE $129,725 Delmar, DE $129,517 Ellendale, DE $129,910 Felton, DE $130,642 Fenwick Island, DE $129,754 Frankford, DE $129,528 Frederica, DE $130,771

Georgetown, DE $129,676 Greenwood, DE $130,277 Harbeson, DE $129,815 Harrington, DE $130,476 Hartly, DE $130,882 Houston, DE $130,290 Kenton, DE $131,243 Laurel, DE $129,599

Yorklyn, DE $130,788

Cost Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cost Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Cost Manager positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cost Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Cost Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$157,093	$76.0	20%

Cost Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cost Manager'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 July 01, 2026

$118,129

Average $130,911/year

$138,386

$9,844

Average $10,909/month

$11,532

$2,272

Average $2,518/week

$2,661

$57

Average $63/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,386	$11,532	$2,661	$67
Average	$130,911	$10,909	$2,518	$63
25th Percentile	$118,129	$9,844	$2,272	$57

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