As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Correctional Sergeant in Smyrna, DE is $82,155, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,580 weekly, or $6,846 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Sergeant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Sergeant in Smyrna, DE vary widely, spanning from $61,293 to $105,266. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,235) and 75th percentile ($94,252), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,266 per year. This $23,017 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or SOP, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Smyrna Correctional Sergeant often earn 1.8% higher than national averages. However, Smyrna currently ranks 267 statewide for Correctional Sergeant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Sergeant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $61,293 Smyrna, DE May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $71,235 Smyrna, DE May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $82,155 Smyrna, DE May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $94,252 Smyrna, DE May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $105,266 Smyrna, DE May 18, 2021
25% $71,235 10% $61,293 90% $105,266 75% $94,252 $82,155 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Smyrna, Delaware    Smyrna is a town in Kent and New Castle counties in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Accor....More

Smyrna, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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