What are the main factors that influence a Junior Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change A Junior Associate's salary?

A Junior Associate's salary grows with experience: an Junior Associate (0-2 years)earns $99,461, an Attorney II (2-4 years)earns $132,006, an Attorney III (4-7 years)earns $186,296, an Attorney IV (7+ years)earns $212,102, an Attorney V (7-10 years)earns $251,600,

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Associate?

Junior Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Associate roles are District of Columbia $109,552, California $109,137, Massachusetts $107,682. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Associate roles make?

Salaries for Junior Associate level roles vary by specialization: Junior Finance Associate: $101,997; Junior Associate Attorney: $97,594; Ad Operations Associate Junior: $81,208; Junior Clinical Research Associate: $72,093; Junior Research Associate: $69,002.

Junior Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Associate make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Associate in Delaware is $100,202 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,463
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,740 to $110,284
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,305

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Junior Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,284	$9,190	$2,121	$53
Average	$100,202	$8,350	$1,927	$48
25th Percentile	$88,740	$7,395	$1,707	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Associate Salaries

A Junior 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 Junior Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior 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): $99,461
Early Career (1-2 years): $132,006
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $186,296
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $212,102
Expert (over 8 years): $251,600

Levels	Salary
Junior As... Level Junior Associate	$99,461
Attorney ... Level Junior Associate	$132,006
Attorney ... Level Junior Associate	$186,296
Attorney ... Level Junior Associate	$212,102
Attorney ... Level Junior Associate	$251,600

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

District of Columbia: $109,552.
California: $109,137.
Massachusetts: $107,682.

District of Columbia $109,552 California $109,137 Massachusetts $107,682 Washington $107,286 New Jersey $107,247 Alaska $107,108 Connecticut $105,743 New York $105,189

Hawaii $103,418 Rhode Island $102,587 Maryland $102,023 Minnesota $101,251 Colorado $100,954 Illinois $100,855 Oregon $100,479 Delaware $100,202

New Hampshire $100,028 Virginia $99,638 Pennsylvania $98,500 Nevada $97,926 North Dakota $97,738 Michigan $97,441 Wisconsin $97,333 Vermont $97,115

Texas $96,511 Maine $96,472 Arizona $96,412 Ohio $96,343 Georgia $95,433 Indiana $94,978 Wyoming $94,889 Utah $94,750

Iowa $94,691 Kansas $94,216 Louisiana $94,077 North Carolina $94,028 Missouri $94,008 Florida $93,622 Montana $93,414 Nebraska $93,216

Kentucky $93,108 South Carolina $92,712 Tennessee $92,464 Idaho $92,366 New Mexico $91,643 Oklahoma $91,485 Alabama $90,901 South Dakota $89,922

Arkansas $89,387 West Virginia $89,100 Mississippi $88,240

Top Paying Cities for Junior 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: $103,705
Little Creek: $102,745
Magnolia: $103,170

Lincoln, DE $103,705 Little Creek, DE $102,745 Magnolia, DE $103,170 Milford, DE $103,705 Marydel, DE $102,359 Millsboro, DE $103,705 Millville, DE $104,397 Milton, DE $103,705

Nassau, DE $103,705 Ocean View, DE $104,397 Rehoboth Beach, DE $104,397 Seaford, DE $102,616 Selbyville, DE $104,397 Smyrna, DE $102,240 Viola, DE $103,170 Woodside, DE $102,874

Bear, DE $101,488 Newark, DE $101,528 Claymont, DE $101,607 Delaware City, DE $101,528 Hockessin, DE $101,607 Kirkwood, DE $101,528 Middletown, DE $102,032 Montchanin, DE $101,607

New Castle, DE $101,607 Odessa, DE $102,171 Port Penn, DE $101,251 Rockland, DE $101,607 Saint Georges, DE $101,528 Townsend, DE $102,023 Winterthur, DE $101,607 Lewes, DE $103,705

Wilmington, DE $101,607 Dover, DE $102,695 Dover Afb, DE $102,933 Bethany Beach, DE $104,397 Bethel, DE $102,616 Bridgeville, DE $103,705 Camden Wyoming, DE $102,804 Cheswold, DE $102,458

Clayton, DE $102,201 Dagsboro, DE $104,397 Delmar, DE $102,616 Ellendale, DE $103,705 Felton, DE $103,705 Fenwick Island, DE $104,397 Frankford, DE $104,397 Frederica, DE $103,705

Georgetown, DE $103,705 Greenwood, DE $103,705 Harbeson, DE $103,705 Harrington, DE $103,705 Hartly, DE $102,151 Houston, DE $103,705 Kenton, DE $102,201 Laurel, DE $102,616

Yorklyn, DE $101,607

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

Understanding how a Junior 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 January 01, 2026

$88,740

Average $100,202/year

$110,284

$7,395

Average $8,350/month

$9,190

$1,707

Average $1,927/week

$2,121

$43

Average $48/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,284	$9,190	$2,121	$53
Average	$100,202	$8,350	$1,927	$48
25th Percentile	$88,740	$7,395	$1,707	$43

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