Director of External Affairs Salary in Wilmington, DE

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of External Affairs in Wilmington, DE is $191,272. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $147,725 to a high of $242,933, with most professionals earning between $168,478 and $218,313.

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Average Salary Range for Director of External Affairs in Wilmington, DE

Average Base Salary

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168478
218313
191272

Average Total Cash Compensation

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187808
262127
220558
What is the average salary for Director of External Affairs in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of External Affairs in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Director of External Affairs ranges from $168,478 to $218,313 with the average base salary of $191,272. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $187,808 to $262,127 with the average total cash compensation of $220,558.

View Average Salary for Director of External Affairs as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $191,272 $168,478 - $218,313
Bonus $29,286 $19,330 - $43,813
Total Pay $220,558 $187,808 - $262,127
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of External Affairs Salary Near Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,609 - $219,778 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Newark, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,480 - $219,611 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,480 - $219,611 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,415 - $219,527 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,504 - $219,642 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,286 - $219,360 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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