Head of Audit Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Audit in Wilmington, DE is $305,046. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $271,552 to $347,508, with most professionals earning between $241,058 and $386,168.

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Lead internal audits in the areas of Manufacturing, Operations, Accounting, Sales, Engineering, and Legal/Compliance.

February 24, 2023

Develop and mentor audit team members and employees on rotational assignments.

April 15, 2023

Prepare and present updates for quarterly Audit Committee meetings.

April 28, 2023

Drive consensus across the organization to advance the Internal Audit function and create improved internal controls.

May 02, 2023

Follow up on management action plans to ensure that controls are implemented and risks have been appropriately mitigated.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head of Audit in Wilmington, DE

Average Base Salary

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271552

347508

305046

Average Total Cash Compensation

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347952

493754

411216

What is the average salary for Head of Audit in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head of Audit in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Head of Audit ranges from $271,552 to $347,508 with the average base salary of $305,046. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $347,952 to $493,754 with the average total cash compensation of $411,216.

View Average Salary for Head of Audit as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$305,046	$271,552 - $347,508
Bonus	$106,170	$76,400 - $146,246
Total Pay	$411,216	$347,952 - $493,754

* 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.

Head of Audit Salary Near Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $273,375 - $349,841	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Newark, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $273,166 - $349,574	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $273,166 - $349,574	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $273,062 - $349,441	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $273,205 - $349,624	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $272,854 - $349,174	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 6.2 square miles (16 km2) is water. The total area is 36.25% water. The city sits at the confluence of the Christina River and the Delaware River, about 33 miles (53 km) southwest of Philadelphia. Wilmington Train Station, one of the southernmost stops on Philadelphia's SEPTA rail transportation system, is also served by Northeast Corridor Amtrak passenger trains. Wilmington is served by I-95 and I-495 within city limits. In addition, the twin-s...

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