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

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

How does experience change A Sergeant's salary?

A Sergeant's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $77,273, a Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $85,008, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $109,132, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $132,822,

What are the highest paying states for a Sergeant?

Sergeant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sergeant roles are District of Columbia $94,437, California $94,079, Massachusetts $92,825. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sergeant roles make?

Salaries for Sergeant level roles vary by specialization: Security Sergeant: $250,714; Police Sergeant: $83,526; Detective Sergeant: $83,435; Master Sergeant: $81,895; Correctional Sergeant: $79,508.

Sergeant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sergeant make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Sergeant in Delaware is $86,573 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,109
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,730 to $98,893
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,858

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Sergeant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,893	$8,241	$1,902	$48
Average	$86,573	$7,214	$1,665	$42
25th Percentile	$75,730	$6,311	$1,456	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Sergeant Salaries

A Sergeant'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 Sergeant 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 Sergeants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,437.
California: $94,079.
Massachusetts: $92,825.

District of Columbia $94,437 California $94,079 Massachusetts $92,825 Washington $92,484 New Jersey $92,450 Alaska $92,331 Connecticut $91,153 New York $90,676

Hawaii $89,149 Rhode Island $88,433 Maryland $87,946 Minnesota $87,281 Colorado $87,025 Illinois $86,940 Oregon $86,616 Delaware $86,377

New Hampshire $86,227 Virginia $85,891 Pennsylvania $84,910 Nevada $84,415 North Dakota $84,253 Michigan $83,997 Wisconsin $83,903 Vermont $83,716

Texas $83,196 Maine $83,161 Arizona $83,110 Ohio $83,051 Georgia $82,266 Indiana $81,874 Wyoming $81,797 Utah $81,677

Iowa $81,626 Kansas $81,217 Louisiana $81,097 North Carolina $81,055 Missouri $81,038 Florida $80,705 Montana $80,526 Nebraska $80,355

Kentucky $80,261 South Carolina $79,920 Tennessee $79,707 Idaho $79,622 New Mexico $78,999 Oklahoma $78,863 Alabama $78,359 South Dakota $77,515

Arkansas $77,054 West Virginia $76,807 Mississippi $76,065

Top Paying Cities for Sergeants

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: $89,396
Little Creek: $88,569
Magnolia: $88,936

Lincoln, DE $89,396 Little Creek, DE $88,569 Magnolia, DE $88,936 Milford, DE $89,396 Marydel, DE $88,236 Millsboro, DE $89,396 Millville, DE $89,993 Milton, DE $89,396

Nassau, DE $89,396 Ocean View, DE $89,993 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,993 Seaford, DE $88,458 Selbyville, DE $89,993 Smyrna, DE $88,134 Viola, DE $88,936 Woodside, DE $88,680

Bear, DE $87,486 Newark, DE $87,520 Claymont, DE $87,588 Delaware City, DE $87,520 Hockessin, DE $87,588 Kirkwood, DE $87,520 Middletown, DE $87,955 Montchanin, DE $87,588

New Castle, DE $87,588 Odessa, DE $88,074 Port Penn, DE $87,281 Rockland, DE $87,588 Saint Georges, DE $87,520 Townsend, DE $87,946 Winterthur, DE $87,588 Lewes, DE $89,396

Wilmington, DE $87,588 Dover, DE $88,526 Dover Afb, DE $88,731 Bethany Beach, DE $89,993 Bethel, DE $88,458 Bridgeville, DE $89,396 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,620 Cheswold, DE $88,322

Clayton, DE $88,100 Dagsboro, DE $89,993 Delmar, DE $88,458 Ellendale, DE $89,396 Felton, DE $89,396 Fenwick Island, DE $89,993 Frankford, DE $89,993 Frederica, DE $89,396

Georgetown, DE $89,396 Greenwood, DE $89,396 Harbeson, DE $89,396 Harrington, DE $89,396 Hartly, DE $88,057 Houston, DE $89,396 Kenton, DE $88,100 Laurel, DE $88,458

Yorklyn, DE $87,588

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

Understanding how a Sergeant'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

$75,730

Average $86,573/year

$98,893

$6,311

Average $7,214/month

$8,241

$1,456

Average $1,665/week

$1,902

$36

Average $42/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,893	$8,241	$1,902	$48
Average	$86,573	$7,214	$1,665	$42
25th Percentile	$75,730	$6,311	$1,456	$36

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