What are the main factors that influence a System Controller'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 System Controller?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for System Controller roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

How does experience change A System Controller's salary?

A System Controller's salary grows with experience: a Financial Control Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $166,649, a Financial Control Director (5+ years)earns $181,279, a System Controller (5+ years)earns $259,394,

What are the highest paying states for a System Controller?

System Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for System Controller roles are District of Columbia $286,258, California $285,172, Massachusetts $281,371. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of System Controller roles make?

Salaries for System Controller level roles vary by specialization: Corporate Controller: $307,829; Controller: $253,957; Pipeline Controller Manager: $169,400; Deputy Controller: $163,200; Pipeline Controller Supervisor: $129,300.

System Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a System Controller make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Controller in Delaware is $261,825 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $126.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $324,988
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $241,440 to $294,887
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $222,880

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System Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$294,887	$24,574	$5,671	$142
Average	$261,825	$21,819	$5,035	$126
25th Percentile	$241,440	$20,120	$4,643	$116

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Key Factors That Influence System Controller Salaries

A System Controller'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 Do System Controller 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 System Controllers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $286,258.
California: $285,172.
Massachusetts: $281,371.

District of Columbia $286,258 California $285,172 Massachusetts $281,371 Washington $280,337 New Jersey $280,234 Alaska $279,872 Connecticut $276,304 New York $274,856

Hawaii $270,228 Rhode Island $268,056 Maryland $266,583 Minnesota $264,566 Colorado $263,790 Illinois $263,532 Oregon $262,549 Delaware $261,825

New Hampshire $261,370 Virginia $260,352 Pennsylvania $257,379 Nevada $255,879 North Dakota $255,388 Michigan $254,612 Wisconsin $254,328 Vermont $253,759

Texas $252,182 Maine $252,078 Arizona $251,923 Ohio $251,742 Georgia $249,364 Indiana $248,174 Wyoming $247,942 Utah $247,580

Iowa $247,425 Kansas $246,184 Louisiana $245,822 North Carolina $245,692 Missouri $245,641 Florida $244,632 Montana $244,090 Nebraska $243,572

Kentucky $243,288 South Carolina $242,254 Tennessee $241,607 Idaho $241,349 New Mexico $239,462 Oklahoma $239,048 Alabama $237,523 South Dakota $234,963

Arkansas $233,567 West Virginia $232,817 Mississippi $230,568

Top Paying Cities for System Controllers

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: $260,647
Little Creek: $262,555
Magnolia: $262,177

Lincoln, DE $260,647 Little Creek, DE $262,555 Magnolia, DE $262,177 Milford, DE $261,308 Marydel, DE $261,738 Millsboro, DE $259,553 Millville, DE $259,954 Milton, DE $260,404

Nassau, DE $260,592 Ocean View, DE $259,910 Rehoboth Beach, DE $260,409 Seaford, DE $260,556 Selbyville, DE $259,478 Smyrna, DE $262,736 Viola, DE $261,526 Woodside, DE $262,229

Bear, DE $261,624 Newark, DE $261,526 Claymont, DE $262,061 Delaware City, DE $261,787 Hockessin, DE $261,502 Kirkwood, DE $261,738 Middletown, DE $261,838 Montchanin, DE $261,562

New Castle, DE $261,601 Odessa, DE $261,968 Port Penn, DE $262,143 Rockland, DE $261,588 Saint Georges, DE $261,756 Townsend, DE $262,159 Winterthur, DE $261,619 Lewes, DE $260,504

Wilmington, DE $261,515 Dover, DE $262,555 Dover Afb, DE $261,171 Bethany Beach, DE $259,636 Bethel, DE $259,905 Bridgeville, DE $260,517 Camden Wyoming, DE $261,815 Cheswold, DE $262,469

Clayton, DE $262,477 Dagsboro, DE $259,455 Delmar, DE $259,038 Ellendale, DE $259,824 Felton, DE $261,288 Fenwick Island, DE $259,512 Frankford, DE $259,059 Frederica, DE $261,546

Georgetown, DE $259,356 Greenwood, DE $260,559 Harbeson, DE $259,633 Harrington, DE $260,957 Hartly, DE $261,769 Houston, DE $260,584 Kenton, DE $262,490 Laurel, DE $259,201

Yorklyn, DE $261,580

System Controller Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For System Controller roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 47% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, System Controller positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view System Controller as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a System Controller

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$319,427	$154.0	22%
Energy & Utilities	$314,191	$151.0	20%
Insurance	$308,954	$149.0	18%
Internet	$293,245	$141.0	12%
Aerospace & Defense	$288,008	$138.0	10%

System Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a System Controller'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 August 01, 2026

$241,440

Average $261,825/year

$294,887

$20,120

Average $21,819/month

$24,574

$4,643

Average $5,035/week

$5,671

$116

Average $126/hour

$142

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$294,887	$24,574	$5,671	$142
Average	$261,825	$21,819	$5,035	$126
25th Percentile	$241,440	$20,120	$4,643	$116

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System Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a System Controller make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence System Controller Salaries

How Do System Controller Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for System Controllers

System Controller Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a System Controller

System Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to System Controller

Find Your Next System Controller Job

Cost of Living In Delaware

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