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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Police Lieutenant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Police Lieutenant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Police Lieutenant's salary?

A Police Lieutenant's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $76,948, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $84,617, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $108,596, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $132,238,

What are the highest paying states for a Police Lieutenant?

Police Lieutenant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Police Lieutenant roles are District of Columbia $118,729, California $118,279, Massachusetts $116,703. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Police Lieutenant roles make?

Salaries for Police Lieutenant level roles vary by specialization: Lieutenant Colonel: $119,356; Lieutenant: $111,082; Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant: $83,600; Police Sergeant: $83,556; Lieutenant Officer: $75,728.

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Police Lieutenant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Police Lieutenant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Police Lieutenant in Delaware is $108,596 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,107
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,622 to $122,473
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,720

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Police Lieutenant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,473	$10,206	$2,355	$59
Average	$108,596	$9,050	$2,088	$52
25th Percentile	$96,622	$8,052	$1,858	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Police Lieutenant Salaries

A Police Lieutenant'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 Police Lieutenant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Police Lieutenant'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:

Criminal Investigator (0-0 years): $76,948
Police Sergeant (0-5 years): $84,617
Police Lieutenant (5+ years): $108,596
Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years): $132,238

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Criminal Investigator	0-0 years	$76,948
Police Sergeant	0-5 years	$84,617
Police Lieutenant	5+ years	$108,596
Sheriff/Police Chief	5-10 years	$132,238

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How Do Police Lieutenant 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 Police Lieutenants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $118,729.
California: $118,279.
Massachusetts: $116,703.

District of Columbia $118,729 California $118,279 Massachusetts $116,703 Washington $116,274 New Jersey $116,231 Alaska $116,081 Connecticut $114,601 New York $114,000

Hawaii $112,081 Rhode Island $111,180 Maryland $110,569 Minnesota $109,733 Colorado $109,411 Illinois $109,304 Oregon $108,896 Delaware $108,596

New Hampshire $108,407 Virginia $107,985 Pennsylvania $106,751 Nevada $106,129 North Dakota $105,926 Michigan $105,604 Wisconsin $105,486 Vermont $105,250

Texas $104,596 Maine $104,553 Arizona $104,489 Ohio $104,414 Georgia $103,427 Indiana $102,934 Wyoming $102,837 Utah $102,687

Iowa $102,623 Kansas $102,108 Louisiana $101,958 North Carolina $101,904 Missouri $101,883 Florida $101,465 Montana $101,240 Nebraska $101,025

Kentucky $100,907 South Carolina $100,478 Tennessee $100,210 Idaho $100,103 New Mexico $99,320 Oklahoma $99,149 Alabama $98,516 South Dakota $97,454

Arkansas $96,875 West Virginia $96,564 Mississippi $95,631

Top Paying Cities for Police Lieutenants

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: $108,107
Little Creek: $108,898
Magnolia: $108,742

Lincoln, DE $108,107 Little Creek, DE $108,898 Magnolia, DE $108,742 Milford, DE $108,381 Marydel, DE $108,559 Millsboro, DE $107,653 Millville, DE $107,819 Milton, DE $108,006

Nassau, DE $108,084 Ocean View, DE $107,801 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,008 Seaford, DE $108,069 Selbyville, DE $107,622 Smyrna, DE $108,973 Viola, DE $108,471 Woodside, DE $108,763

Bear, DE $108,512 Newark, DE $108,471 Claymont, DE $108,693 Delaware City, DE $108,580 Hockessin, DE $108,462 Kirkwood, DE $108,559 Middletown, DE $108,601 Montchanin, DE $108,486

New Castle, DE $108,503 Odessa, DE $108,655 Port Penn, DE $108,728 Rockland, DE $108,497 Saint Georges, DE $108,567 Townsend, DE $108,734 Winterthur, DE $108,510 Lewes, DE $108,048

Wilmington, DE $108,467 Dover, DE $108,898 Dover Afb, DE $108,325 Bethany Beach, DE $107,688 Bethel, DE $107,799 Bridgeville, DE $108,053 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,592 Cheswold, DE $108,863

Clayton, DE $108,866 Dagsboro, DE $107,613 Delmar, DE $107,440 Ellendale, DE $107,766 Felton, DE $108,373 Fenwick Island, DE $107,636 Frankford, DE $107,448 Frederica, DE $108,480

Georgetown, DE $107,572 Greenwood, DE $108,070 Harbeson, DE $107,687 Harrington, DE $108,236 Hartly, DE $108,572 Houston, DE $108,081 Kenton, DE $108,871 Laurel, DE $107,507

Yorklyn, DE $108,494

Police Lieutenant Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Police Lieutenant salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $115,337. While startup companies pay approximate $98,235.

Police Lieutenant Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$98,235
Growth Stage	51~500	$103,711
Established	501~5000	$111,571
Enterprise	5000+	$115,337

Police Lieutenant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Police Lieutenant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Police Lieutenant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Police Lieutenant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Police Lieutenant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$130,315	$63.0	20%

Police Lieutenant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Police Lieutenant'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.

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$96,622

Average $108,596/year

$122,473

$8,052

Average $9,050/month

$10,206

$1,858

Average $2,088/week

$2,355

$46

Average $52/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,473	$10,206	$2,355	$59
Average	$108,596	$9,050	$2,088	$52
25th Percentile	$96,622	$8,052	$1,858	$46

Police Lieutenant Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Police Lieutenant, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Sheriff/Police Chief role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $132,238 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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