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

How does experience change A System Controller's salary?

A System Controller's salary grows with experience: a Financial Control Senior Manager (0-0 years)earns $166,551, a Financial Control Director (0-0 years)earns $181,208, a System Controller (0-0 years)earns $258,981,

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 $285,886, California $284,801, Massachusetts $281,006. 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: Controller: $253,553; Pipeline Controller Manager: $169,100; Deputy Controller: $163,100; Pipeline Controller Supervisor: $129,200; Pipeline Controller IV: $113,600.

System Controller Salary in Delaware

How much does a System Controller make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Controller in Delaware is $261,485 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): $326,546
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $241,394 to $295,540
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $223,102

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System Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$295,540	$24,628	$5,683	$142
Average	$261,485	$21,790	$5,029	$126
25th Percentile	$241,394	$20,116	$4,642	$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: $285,886.
California: $284,801.
Massachusetts: $281,006.

District of Columbia $285,886 California $284,801 Massachusetts $281,006 Washington $279,973 New Jersey $279,869 Alaska $279,508 Connecticut $275,945 New York $274,499

Hawaii $269,877 Rhode Island $267,708 Maryland $266,236 Minnesota $264,222 Colorado $263,448 Illinois $263,189 Oregon $262,208 Delaware $261,485

New Hampshire $261,031 Virginia $260,013 Pennsylvania $257,044 Nevada $255,546 North Dakota $255,056 Michigan $254,281 Wisconsin $253,997 Vermont $253,429

Texas $251,854 Maine $251,751 Arizona $251,596 Ohio $251,415 Georgia $249,040 Indiana $247,852 Wyoming $247,620 Utah $247,258

Iowa $247,103 Kansas $245,864 Louisiana $245,502 North Carolina $245,373 Missouri $245,322 Florida $244,315 Montana $243,772 Nebraska $243,256

Kentucky $242,972 South Carolina $241,939 Tennessee $241,294 Idaho $241,035 New Mexico $239,150 Oklahoma $238,737 Alabama $237,214 South Dakota $234,658

Arkansas $233,263 West Virginia $232,515 Mississippi $230,268

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: $270,626
Little Creek: $268,121
Magnolia: $269,231

Lincoln, DE $270,626 Little Creek, DE $268,121 Magnolia, DE $269,231 Milford, DE $270,626 Marydel, DE $267,114 Millsboro, DE $270,626 Millville, DE $272,433 Milton, DE $270,626

Nassau, DE $270,626 Ocean View, DE $272,433 Rehoboth Beach, DE $272,433 Seaford, DE $267,785 Selbyville, DE $272,433 Smyrna, DE $266,804 Viola, DE $269,231 Woodside, DE $268,457

Bear, DE $264,842 Newark, DE $264,945 Claymont, DE $265,152 Delaware City, DE $264,945 Hockessin, DE $265,152 Kirkwood, DE $264,945 Middletown, DE $266,262 Montchanin, DE $265,152

New Castle, DE $265,152 Odessa, DE $266,624 Port Penn, DE $264,222 Rockland, DE $265,152 Saint Georges, DE $264,945 Townsend, DE $266,236 Winterthur, DE $265,152 Lewes, DE $270,626

Wilmington, DE $265,152 Dover, DE $267,992 Dover Afb, DE $268,612 Bethany Beach, DE $272,433 Bethel, DE $267,785 Bridgeville, DE $270,626 Camden Wyoming, DE $268,276 Cheswold, DE $267,372

Clayton, DE $266,701 Dagsboro, DE $272,433 Delmar, DE $267,785 Ellendale, DE $270,626 Felton, DE $270,626 Fenwick Island, DE $272,433 Frankford, DE $272,433 Frederica, DE $270,626

Georgetown, DE $270,626 Greenwood, DE $270,626 Harbeson, DE $270,626 Harrington, DE $270,626 Hartly, DE $266,572 Houston, DE $270,626 Kenton, DE $266,701 Laurel, DE $267,785

Yorklyn, DE $265,152

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 March 01, 2026

$241,394

Average $261,485/year

$295,540

$20,116

Average $21,790/month

$24,628

$4,642

Average $5,029/week

$5,683

$116

Average $126/hour

$142

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$295,540	$24,628	$5,683	$142
Average	$261,485	$21,790	$5,029	$126
25th Percentile	$241,394	$20,116	$4,642	$116

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