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

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

How does experience change A Surveillance Operator's salary?

A Surveillance Operator's salary grows with experience: a Surveillance Operator (0-1 years)earns $41,519, a Surveillance Technician (1-3 years)earns $47,168, a Surveillance Supervisor (3+ years)earns $54,970, a Surveillance Operations Manager (3-5 years)earns $78,189,

What are the highest paying states for a Surveillance Operator?

Surveillance Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Surveillance Operator roles are District of Columbia $45,393, California $45,221, Massachusetts $44,618. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Surveillance Operator roles make?

Salaries for Surveillance Operator level roles vary by specialization: Surveillance Director: $211,348; Surveillance Manager: $79,534; Director Of Surveillance: $75,465; Surveillance Supervisor: $54,281; Surveillance Investigator: $53,403.

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Surveillance Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Surveillance Operator make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surveillance Operator in Delaware is $41,519 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,302
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,127 to $46,116
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,039

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Surveillance Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,116	$3,843	$887	$22
Average	$41,519	$3,460	$798	$20
25th Percentile	$38,127	$3,177	$733	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Surveillance Operator Salaries

A Surveillance Operator'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 Surveillance Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Surveillance Operator'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:

Surveillance Operator (0-1 years): $41,519
Surveillance Technician (1-3 years): $47,168
Surveillance Supervisor (3+ years): $54,970
Surveillance Operations Manager (3-5 years): $78,189

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Surveillance Operator	0-1 years	$41,519
Surveillance Technician	1-3 years	$47,168
Surveillance Supervisor	3+ years	$54,970
Surveillance Operations Manager	3-5 years	$78,189

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How Do Surveillance Operator 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 Surveillance Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,393.
California: $45,221.
Massachusetts: $44,618.

District of Columbia $45,393 California $45,221 Massachusetts $44,618 Washington $44,454 New Jersey $44,438 Alaska $44,380 Connecticut $43,815 New York $43,585

Hawaii $42,851 Rhode Island $42,507 Maryland $42,273 Minnesota $41,953 Colorado $41,830 Illinois $41,789 Oregon $41,633 Delaware $41,519

New Hampshire $41,447 Virginia $41,285 Pennsylvania $40,814 Nevada $40,576 North Dakota $40,498 Michigan $40,375 Wisconsin $40,330 Vermont $40,240

Texas $39,989 Maine $39,973 Arizona $39,948 Ohio $39,920 Georgia $39,543 Indiana $39,354 Wyoming $39,317 Utah $39,260

Iowa $39,235 Kansas $39,038 Louisiana $38,981 North Carolina $38,960 Missouri $38,952 Florida $38,792 Montana $38,706 Nebraska $38,624

Kentucky $38,579 South Carolina $38,415 Tennessee $38,313 Idaho $38,272 New Mexico $37,972 Oklahoma $37,907 Alabama $37,665 South Dakota $37,259

Arkansas $37,038 West Virginia $36,919 Mississippi $36,562

Top Paying Cities for Surveillance Operators

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: $41,332
Little Creek: $41,634
Magnolia: $41,574

Lincoln, DE $41,332 Little Creek, DE $41,634 Magnolia, DE $41,574 Milford, DE $41,437 Marydel, DE $41,505 Millsboro, DE $41,158 Millville, DE $41,222 Milton, DE $41,293

Nassau, DE $41,323 Ocean View, DE $41,215 Rehoboth Beach, DE $41,294 Seaford, DE $41,317 Selbyville, DE $41,146 Smyrna, DE $41,663 Viola, DE $41,471 Woodside, DE $41,583

Bear, DE $41,487 Newark, DE $41,471 Claymont, DE $41,556 Delaware City, DE $41,513 Hockessin, DE $41,467 Kirkwood, DE $41,505 Middletown, DE $41,521 Montchanin, DE $41,477

New Castle, DE $41,483 Odessa, DE $41,541 Port Penn, DE $41,569 Rockland, DE $41,481 Saint Georges, DE $41,508 Townsend, DE $41,572 Winterthur, DE $41,486 Lewes, DE $41,309

Wilmington, DE $41,469 Dover, DE $41,634 Dover Afb, DE $41,415 Bethany Beach, DE $41,171 Bethel, DE $41,214 Bridgeville, DE $41,311 Camden Wyoming, DE $41,517 Cheswold, DE $41,621

Clayton, DE $41,622 Dagsboro, DE $41,143 Delmar, DE $41,077 Ellendale, DE $41,201 Felton, DE $41,433 Fenwick Island, DE $41,152 Frankford, DE $41,080 Frederica, DE $41,474

Georgetown, DE $41,127 Greenwood, DE $41,318 Harbeson, DE $41,171 Harrington, DE $41,381 Hartly, DE $41,510 Houston, DE $41,322 Kenton, DE $41,624 Laurel, DE $41,103

Yorklyn, DE $41,480

Surveillance Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Surveillance Operator'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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$38,127

Average $41,519/year

$46,116

$3,177

Average $3,460/month

$3,843

$733

Average $798/week

$887

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,116	$3,843	$887	$22
Average	$41,519	$3,460	$798	$20
25th Percentile	$38,127	$3,177	$733	$18

Surveillance Operator Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Surveillance Operator, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Surveillance Technician role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $47,168 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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