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

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

How does experience change A Cpa's salary?

A Cpa's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,743 for beginners, reaching about $82,730 at mid-level, and approach $85,545 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cpa?

Cpa salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cpa roles are District of Columbia $88,060, California $87,726, Massachusetts $86,557. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cpa roles make?

Salaries for Cpa level roles vary by specialization: CPA Controller: $254,269; Cpa Manager: $95,633; Tax Cpa: $83,461; Senior Cpa: $75,421; Cpa Consultant: $72,984.

Cpa Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cpa make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cpa in Delaware is $80,544 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,608
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,303 to $86,859
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,799

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Cpa Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,859	$7,238	$1,670	$42
Average	$80,544	$6,712	$1,549	$39
25th Percentile	$72,303	$6,025	$1,390	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Cpa Salaries

A Cpa'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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cpa	$79,743
Intermediate Level Cpa	$79,971
Senior Level Cpa	$82,730
Specialist Level Cpa	$85,357
Expert Level Cpa	$85,545

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

District of Columbia: $88,060.
California: $87,726.
Massachusetts: $86,557.

District of Columbia $88,060 California $87,726 Massachusetts $86,557 Washington $86,238 New Jersey $86,207 Alaska $86,095 Connecticut $84,998 New York $84,552

Hawaii $83,129 Rhode Island $82,461 Maryland $82,007 Minnesota $81,387 Colorado $81,148 Illinois $81,069 Oregon $80,766 Delaware $80,544

New Hampshire $80,404 Virginia $80,090 Pennsylvania $79,176 Nevada $78,715 North Dakota $78,563 Michigan $78,325 Wisconsin $78,237 Vermont $78,062

Texas $77,577 Maine $77,545 Arizona $77,498 Ohio $77,442 Georgia $76,710 Indiana $76,344 Wyoming $76,273 Utah $76,161

Iowa $76,114 Kansas $75,732 Louisiana $75,621 North Carolina $75,581 Missouri $75,565 Florida $75,255 Montana $75,088 Nebraska $74,929

Kentucky $74,841 South Carolina $74,523 Tennessee $74,324 Idaho $74,245 New Mexico $73,664 Oklahoma $73,537 Alabama $73,068 South Dakota $72,280

Arkansas $71,851 West Virginia $71,620 Mississippi $70,928

Top Paying Cities for Cpas

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: $83,359
Little Creek: $82,588
Magnolia: $82,930

Lincoln, DE $83,359 Little Creek, DE $82,588 Magnolia, DE $82,930 Milford, DE $83,359 Marydel, DE $82,278 Millsboro, DE $83,359 Millville, DE $83,916 Milton, DE $83,359

Nassau, DE $83,359 Ocean View, DE $83,916 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,916 Seaford, DE $82,484 Selbyville, DE $83,916 Smyrna, DE $82,182 Viola, DE $82,930 Woodside, DE $82,691

Bear, DE $81,578 Newark, DE $81,610 Claymont, DE $81,673 Delaware City, DE $81,610 Hockessin, DE $81,673 Kirkwood, DE $81,610 Middletown, DE $82,015 Montchanin, DE $81,673

New Castle, DE $81,673 Odessa, DE $82,126 Port Penn, DE $81,387 Rockland, DE $81,673 Saint Georges, DE $81,610 Townsend, DE $82,007 Winterthur, DE $81,673 Lewes, DE $83,359

Wilmington, DE $81,673 Dover, DE $82,548 Dover Afb, DE $82,739 Bethany Beach, DE $83,916 Bethel, DE $82,484 Bridgeville, DE $83,359 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,636 Cheswold, DE $82,357

Clayton, DE $82,150 Dagsboro, DE $83,916 Delmar, DE $82,484 Ellendale, DE $83,359 Felton, DE $83,359 Fenwick Island, DE $83,916 Frankford, DE $83,916 Frederica, DE $83,359

Georgetown, DE $83,359 Greenwood, DE $83,359 Harbeson, DE $83,359 Harrington, DE $83,359 Hartly, DE $82,111 Houston, DE $83,359 Kenton, DE $82,150 Laurel, DE $82,484

Yorklyn, DE $81,673

Cpa Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cpa'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 April 01, 2026

$72,303

Average $80,544/year

$86,859

$6,025

Average $6,712/month

$7,238

$1,390

Average $1,549/week

$1,670

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,859	$7,238	$1,670	$42
Average	$80,544	$6,712	$1,549	$39
25th Percentile	$72,303	$6,025	$1,390	$35

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