What are the main factors that influence a Command Sergeant Major's salary?

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

How does experience change A Command Sergeant Major's salary?

A Command Sergeant Major's salary grows with experience: a Package Designer I (0-2 years)earns $65,299, a Package Designer II (2-4 years)earns $76,418, a Command Sergeant Major (4-7 years)earns $97,737, a Package Designer IV (7+ years)earns $119,326, a Package Design Manager (7+ years)earns $133,337,

What are the highest paying states for a Command Sergeant Major?

Command Sergeant Major salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Command Sergeant Major roles are District of Columbia $104,001, California $103,607, Massachusetts $102,226. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Command Sergeant Major roles make?

Salaries for Command Sergeant Major level roles vary by specialization: Pilot In Command: $163,589; Officer In Command: $118,002; Command Center Manager: $110,437; Sergeant: $85,294; Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant: $83,600.

Command Sergeant Major Salary in Delaware

How much does a Command Sergeant Major make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Command Sergeant Major in Delaware is $95,341 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,495
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,956 to $104,320
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,321

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Command Sergeant Major Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,320	$8,693	$2,006	$50
Average	$95,341	$7,945	$1,833	$46
25th Percentile	$86,956	$7,246	$1,672	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Command Sergeant Major Salaries

A Command Sergeant Major'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 Experience Level Affects Command Sergeant Major Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Command Sergeant Major's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,299
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,418
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,737
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,326
Expert (over 8 years): $133,337

Levels	Salary
Package D... Level Command Sergeant Major	$65,299
Package D... Level Command Sergeant Major	$76,418
Command S... Level Command Sergeant Major	$97,737
Package D... Level Command Sergeant Major	$119,326
Package D... Level Command Sergeant Major	$133,337

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How Do Command Sergeant Major 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 Command Sergeant Majors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $104,001.
California: $103,607.
Massachusetts: $102,226.

District of Columbia $104,001 California $103,607 Massachusetts $102,226 Washington $101,850 New Jersey $101,813 Alaska $101,681 Connecticut $100,385 New York $99,859

Hawaii $98,178 Rhode Island $97,389 Maryland $96,853 Minnesota $96,121 Colorado $95,839 Illinois $95,745 Oregon $95,388 Delaware $95,125

New Hampshire $94,960 Virginia $94,589 Pennsylvania $93,509 Nevada $92,964 North Dakota $92,786 Michigan $92,504 Wisconsin $92,401 Vermont $92,194

Texas $91,621 Maine $91,584 Arizona $91,527 Ohio $91,462 Georgia $90,597 Indiana $90,165 Wyoming $90,081 Utah $89,949

Iowa $89,893 Kansas $89,442 Louisiana $89,310 North Carolina $89,263 Missouri $89,245 Florida $88,878 Montana $88,681 Nebraska $88,493

Kentucky $88,390 South Carolina $88,014 Tennessee $87,779 Idaho $87,685 New Mexico $87,000 Oklahoma $86,849 Alabama $86,295 South Dakota $85,365

Arkansas $84,858 West Virginia $84,586 Mississippi $83,768

Top Paying Cities for Command Sergeant Majors

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: $98,450
Little Creek: $97,539
Magnolia: $97,943

Lincoln, DE $98,450 Little Creek, DE $97,539 Magnolia, DE $97,943 Milford, DE $98,450 Marydel, DE $97,173 Millsboro, DE $98,450 Millville, DE $99,108 Milton, DE $98,450

Nassau, DE $98,450 Ocean View, DE $99,108 Rehoboth Beach, DE $99,108 Seaford, DE $97,417 Selbyville, DE $99,108 Smyrna, DE $97,060 Viola, DE $97,943 Woodside, DE $97,661

Bear, DE $96,346 Newark, DE $96,384 Claymont, DE $96,459 Delaware City, DE $96,384 Hockessin, DE $96,459 Kirkwood, DE $96,384 Middletown, DE $96,863 Montchanin, DE $96,459

New Castle, DE $96,459 Odessa, DE $96,994 Port Penn, DE $96,121 Rockland, DE $96,459 Saint Georges, DE $96,384 Townsend, DE $96,853 Winterthur, DE $96,459 Lewes, DE $98,450

Wilmington, DE $96,459 Dover, DE $97,492 Dover Afb, DE $97,717 Bethany Beach, DE $99,108 Bethel, DE $97,417 Bridgeville, DE $98,450 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,595 Cheswold, DE $97,266

Clayton, DE $97,022 Dagsboro, DE $99,108 Delmar, DE $97,417 Ellendale, DE $98,450 Felton, DE $98,450 Fenwick Island, DE $99,108 Frankford, DE $99,108 Frederica, DE $98,450

Georgetown, DE $98,450 Greenwood, DE $98,450 Harbeson, DE $98,450 Harrington, DE $98,450 Hartly, DE $96,975 Houston, DE $98,450 Kenton, DE $97,022 Laurel, DE $97,417

Yorklyn, DE $96,459

Command Sergeant Major Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Command Sergeant Major'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 May 18, 2021

$86,956

Average $95,341/year

$104,320

$7,246

Average $7,945/month

$8,693

$1,672

Average $1,833/week

$2,006

$42

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,320	$8,693	$2,006	$50
Average	$95,341	$7,945	$1,833	$46
25th Percentile	$86,956	$7,246	$1,672	$42

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