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

A Police Sergeant's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,399 for beginners, reaching about $82,077 at mid-level, and approach $85,888 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Police Sergeant?

Police Sergeant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Police Sergeant roles are District of Columbia $92,488, California $92,137, Massachusetts $90,909. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Police Sergeant roles make?

Salaries for Police Sergeant level roles vary by specialization: Sergeant: $84,691; Sergeant Major: $83,624; Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant: $83,600; Correctional Sergeant: $79,514; Technical Sergeant: $77,562.

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Police Sergeant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Police Sergeant make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Police Sergeant in Delaware is $84,594 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,263
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,352 to $96,983
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,117

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Police Sergeant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,983	$8,082	$1,865	$47
Average	$84,594	$7,049	$1,627	$41
25th Percentile	$73,352	$6,113	$1,411	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Police Sergeant Salaries

A Police 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 Experience Level Affects Police Sergeant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Police Sergeant'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): $80,399
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,902
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,077
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,419
Expert (over 8 years): $85,888

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Police Sergeant	$80,399
Intermediate Level Police Sergeant	$80,902
Senior Level Police Sergeant	$82,077
Specialist Level Police Sergeant	$83,419
Expert Level Police Sergeant	$85,888

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

District of Columbia: $92,488.
California: $92,137.
Massachusetts: $90,909.

District of Columbia $92,488 California $92,137 Massachusetts $90,909 Washington $90,575 New Jersey $90,541 Alaska $90,424 Connecticut $89,272 New York $88,804

Hawaii $87,309 Rhode Island $86,607 Maryland $86,131 Minnesota $85,479 Colorado $85,229 Illinois $85,145 Oregon $84,828 Delaware $84,594

New Hampshire $84,447 Virginia $84,118 Pennsylvania $83,157 Nevada $82,673 North Dakota $82,514 Michigan $82,263 Wisconsin $82,171 Vermont $81,988

Texas $81,478 Maine $81,445 Arizona $81,395 Ohio $81,336 Georgia $80,568 Indiana $80,183 Wyoming $80,108 Utah $79,991

Iowa $79,941 Kansas $79,540 Louisiana $79,423 North Carolina $79,381 Missouri $79,365 Florida $79,039 Montana $78,864 Nebraska $78,696

Kentucky $78,605 South Carolina $78,270 Tennessee $78,062 Idaho $77,978 New Mexico $77,368 Oklahoma $77,235 Alabama $76,742 South Dakota $75,915

Arkansas $75,464 West Virginia $75,221 Mississippi $74,495

Top Paying Cities for Police 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: $87,551
Little Creek: $86,741
Magnolia: $87,100

Lincoln, DE $87,551 Little Creek, DE $86,741 Magnolia, DE $87,100 Milford, DE $87,551 Marydel, DE $86,415 Millsboro, DE $87,551 Millville, DE $88,136 Milton, DE $87,551

Nassau, DE $87,551 Ocean View, DE $88,136 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,136 Seaford, DE $86,632 Selbyville, DE $88,136 Smyrna, DE $86,315 Viola, DE $87,100 Woodside, DE $86,849

Bear, DE $85,680 Newark, DE $85,713 Claymont, DE $85,780 Delaware City, DE $85,713 Hockessin, DE $85,780 Kirkwood, DE $85,713 Middletown, DE $86,139 Montchanin, DE $85,780

New Castle, DE $85,780 Odessa, DE $86,256 Port Penn, DE $85,479 Rockland, DE $85,780 Saint Georges, DE $85,713 Townsend, DE $86,131 Winterthur, DE $85,780 Lewes, DE $87,551

Wilmington, DE $85,780 Dover, DE $86,699 Dover Afb, DE $86,899 Bethany Beach, DE $88,136 Bethel, DE $86,632 Bridgeville, DE $87,551 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,791 Cheswold, DE $86,498

Clayton, DE $86,281 Dagsboro, DE $88,136 Delmar, DE $86,632 Ellendale, DE $87,551 Felton, DE $87,551 Fenwick Island, DE $88,136 Frankford, DE $88,136 Frederica, DE $87,551

Georgetown, DE $87,551 Greenwood, DE $87,551 Harbeson, DE $87,551 Harrington, DE $87,551 Hartly, DE $86,239 Houston, DE $87,551 Kenton, DE $86,281 Laurel, DE $86,632

Yorklyn, DE $85,780

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

Understanding how a Police 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.

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$73,352

Average $84,594/year

$96,983

$6,113

Average $7,049/month

$8,082

$1,411

Average $1,627/week

$1,865

$35

Average $41/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,983	$8,082	$1,865	$47
Average	$84,594	$7,049	$1,627	$41
25th Percentile	$73,352	$6,113	$1,411	$35

Police Sergeant Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Police Sergeant, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Police Lieutenant role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $108,593 - a projected growth of 28% over your current level.

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