Lead Clinician Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Clinician in Wilmington, DE is $134,127. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $121,612 to $148,561, with most professionals earning between $110,217 and $161,702.

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Demonstrates knowledge and respect for cultural differences in respect to the treatment approach as evidenced through documentation and case reviews.

January 27, 2023

Completes all requested/required forms, letters and documentation requirements with accuracy and thoroughness in a timely manner and in accordance with JCAHO, Managed Care and other standards with which the Program must comply as evidenced by chart audit.

February 09, 2023

Participates pro-actively in the monthly peer review process as part of continuous quality assurance and performs regular chart QA audits to ensure compliance.

April 01, 2023

Monitor and evaluate team assignments relating to volumes, timelines, accuracy, customer service, and other quality and performance measures, and take appropriate actions.

April 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Clinician in Wilmington, DE

Average Base Salary

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121612

148561

134127

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

121858

148925

134363

What is the average salary for Lead Clinician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Clinician in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Lead Clinician ranges from $121,612 to $148,561 with the average base salary of $134,127. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,858 to $148,925 with the average total cash compensation of $134,363.

View Average Salary for Lead Clinician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$134,127	$121,612 - $148,561
Bonus	$236	$247 - $364
Total Pay	$134,363	$121,858 - $148,925

* 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.

Lead Clinician Salary Near Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,428 - $149,558	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Newark, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,335 - $149,444	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,335 - $149,444	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,288 - $149,387	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,352 - $149,466	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,195 - $149,273	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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