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As of October 2025, the average salary for a Senior Internal Auditor is $80,920 annually, translating to around $39 per hour. This salary can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, geographical location, and the specific industry. For instance, Senior Internal Auditors in the financial services sector often command higher salaries due to the complexity of financial regulations.
The highest paying states for Senior Internal Auditors include California, New York, and Texas, where salaries can exceed $100,000 annually. States like Florida and Illinois also offer competitive salaries, reflecting the demand for skilled auditors. Experience level also plays a crucial role, with salaries increasing significantly for those with over ten years in the field.
In addition, some companies offer bonuses and benefits that can further enhance total compensation packages. Exploring job opportunities at various firms can provide insights into potential salary ranges and benefits.
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The average senior internal auditor salary in California, New Jersey, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average senior internal auditor salary states are Montana, New Mexico, and Hawaii.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $101,419 | $48.76 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $90,695 | $43.60 |
| 3 | New York | $92,280 | $44.37 |
| 4 | California | $94,671 | $45.51 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $87,093 | $41.87 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $93,485 | $44.94 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $90,217 | $43.37 |
| 8 | Washington | $89,321 | $42.94 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $88,143 | $42.38 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $79,659 | $38.30 |
| 11 | Delaware | $84,728 | $40.73 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $76,817 | $36.93 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $80,609 | $38.75 |
| 14 | Vermont | $81,477 | $39.17 |
| 15 | Alabama | $81,492 | $39.18 |
| 16 | Arizona | $76,232 | $36.65 |
| 17 | Illinois | $78,557 | $37.77 |
| 18 | Texas | $77,899 | $37.45 |
| 19 | Michigan | $75,146 | $36.13 |
| 20 | Virginia | $80,803 | $38.85 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $75,913 | $36.50 |
| 22 | Georgia | $77,559 | $37.29 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $78,393 | $37.69 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $73,486 | $35.33 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $76,770 | $36.91 |
| 26 | Maryland | $82,702 | $39.76 |
| 27 | Alaska | $81,513 | $39.19 |
| 28 | Colorado | $74,685 | $35.91 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $75,782 | $36.43 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $75,974 | $36.53 |
| 31 | Utah | $72,184 | $34.70 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $73,042 | $35.12 |
| 33 | Oregon | $73,192 | $35.19 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $74,093 | $35.62 |
| 35 | Florida | $70,292 | $33.79 |
| 36 | Nevada | $71,440 | $34.35 |
| 37 | Iowa | $70,174 | $33.74 |
| 38 | Ohio | $71,375 | $34.31 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $70,805 | $34.04 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $70,143 | $33.72 |
| 41 | Missouri | $68,954 | $33.15 |
| 42 | Maine | $67,434 | $32.42 |
| 43 | Indiana | $70,097 | $33.70 |
| 44 | Montana | $67,375 | $32.39 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $61,254 | $29.45 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $65,534 | $31.51 |
| 47 | Kansas | $67,523 | $32.46 |
| 48 | Idaho | $68,602 | $32.98 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $66,876 | $32.15 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $67,355 | $32.38 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $61,677 | $29.65 |
The highest-paying cities for senior internal auditors are San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, and Edison, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $104,593 | $50.29 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $101,477 | $48.79 |
| 3 | Edison, NJ | $93,531 | $44.97 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $92,518 | $44.48 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $90,256 | $43.39 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $89,799 | $43.17 |
| 7 | Baltimore, MD | $82,864 | $39.84 |
| 8 | McLean, VA | $81,441 | $39.15 |
| 9 | Raleigh, NC | $80,809 | $38.85 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $78,803 | $37.89 |
| 11 | Austin, TX | $78,339 | $37.66 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $77,495 | $37.26 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $76,344 | $36.70 |
| 14 | Philadelphia, PA | $76,311 | $36.69 |
| 15 | Troy, MI | $75,379 | $36.24 |
| 16 | Greeley, CO | $74,822 | $35.97 |
| 17 | Austin, MN | $74,201 | $35.67 |
| 18 | Kenosha, WI | $73,779 | $35.47 |
| 19 | Cleveland, OH | $72,393 | $34.80 |
| 20 | Salt Lake City, UT | $72,039 | $34.63 |
A senior internal auditor's salary ranges from $62,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $105,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $105,000 | $8,750 | $50 |
| 75th Percentile | $92,000 | $7,667 | $44 |
| Average | $80,920 | $6,743 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| 10th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
The highest paying types of senior internal auditors are internal audit director, internal audit manager, and lead auditor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor Supervisor | $83,876 | $6,990 | $40.33 | 25,114 |
| Auditor/Consultant | $78,335 | $6,528 | $37.66 | 29,062 |
| Auditor/Quality | $35,312 | $2,943 | $16.98 | 77,040 |
| Quality Assurance Auditor | $77,535 | $6,461 | $37.28 | 79,931 |
| Compliance Auditor | $64,606 | $5,384 | $31.06 | 33,704 |
| Audit Internship | $48,313 | $4,026 | $23.23 | 59,053 |
Top companies hiring senior internal auditors now:
Senior internal auditor salaries at Netflix and Square are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior internal auditor salary at companies like DocuSign and Microsoft are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netflix | $130,185 | $62.59 |
| 2 | Square | $128,422 | $61.74 |
| 3 | DocuSign | $127,187 | $61.15 |
| 4 | Microsoft | $125,985 | $60.57 |
| 5 | $124,865 | $60.03 | |
| 6 | Vista Equity Partners | $119,298 | $57.35 |
| 7 | SoFi | $118,671 | $57.05 |
| 8 | Twilio | $115,737 | $55.64 |
| 9 | eBay | $115,619 | $55.59 |
| 10 | National Holdings | $114,739 | $55.16 |
| 11 | Uber Technologies | $113,107 | $54.38 |
| 12 | Adobe | $111,715 | $53.71 |
| 13 | Intuit | $110,798 | $53.27 |
| 14 | Palo Alto Networks | $108,841 | $52.33 |
| 15 | Barclays | $107,597 | $51.73 |
| 16 | Invesco | $106,671 | $51.28 |
| 17 | Bunge | $106,458 | $51.18 |
| 18 | Western Alliance Bank | $106,373 | $51.14 |
| 19 | Crown Castle International | $106,204 | $51.06 |
| 20 | Broadcom | $105,845 | $50.89 |
The average senior internal auditor salary has risen by $11,782 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior internal auditor earned $69,138 annually, but today, they earn $80,920 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for senior internal auditors over the last decade.
Compare senior internal auditor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare senior internal auditor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,900 | $38.90 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $78,700 | $37.84 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $77,600 | $37.29 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $76,300 | $36.68 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $75,000 | $36.04 | +1.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axos Bank | Senior Internal Auditor | San Diego, CA | 06/30/2025 | $70,000 |
| Oracle | Internal Audit Senior | Redwood City, CA | 06/29/2025 | $70,600 |
| Amalgamated Bank of Ny | Senior Internal Auditor | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $120,000 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group | Senior Internal Auditor | Warren, NJ | 06/29/2025 | $95,000 |
| Thesilverlining | Senior Internal Auditor | West Bend, WI | 06/29/2025 | $90,000 |
| Get It-Real Estate | Internal Mortgage Auditor, Senior-Remote | WFH | Middletown, RI | 06/29/2025 | $60,000 |
| Cambia Health Solutions | Internal Auditor I, Internal Auditor II or Internal Auditor Senior | Portland, OR | 06/28/2025 | $83,300 |
| Devoted Health Services | Senior Internal Auditor | Rowe, MA | 06/28/2025 | $54,150 |
| Strideinc | Senior Associate, Internal Auditor (Hybrid) | Reston, VA | 06/28/2025 | $57,384 |
| Gravity It Resources | SR. Internal Auditor | Salt Lake City, UT | 06/28/2025 | $90,000 |
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