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

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

How does experience change A Command Sergeant Major's salary?

A Command Sergeant Major's salary grows with experience: a Package Designer I (0-2 years)earns $62,434, a Package Designer II (2-4 years)earns $73,070, a Command Sergeant Major (4-7 years)earns $93,476, a Package Designer IV (7+ years)earns $114,093, a Package Design Manager (7+ years)earns $127,537,

What are the highest paying states for a Command Sergeant Major?

Command Sergeant Major salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Command Sergeant Major roles are District of Columbia $100,326, California $99,946, Massachusetts $98,614. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Command Sergeant Major roles make?

Salaries for Command Sergeant Major level roles vary by specialization: Pilot In Command: $158,784; Officer In Command: $116,988; Command Center Manager: $110,525; Sergeant: $84,715; Sergeant Major: $83,633.

Command Sergeant Major Salary in Delaware

How much does a Command Sergeant Major make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Command Sergeant Major in Delaware is $91,763 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,196
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,543 to $100,365
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,058

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Command Sergeant Major Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,365	$8,364	$1,930	$48
Average	$91,763	$7,647	$1,765	$44
25th Percentile	$83,543	$6,962	$1,607	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Command Sergeant Major Salaries

A Command Sergeant Major'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 Command Sergeant Major Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Command Sergeant Major'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): $62,434
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,070
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,476
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,093
Expert (over 8 years): $127,537

Levels	Salary
Package D... Level Command Sergeant Major	$62,434
Package D... Level Command Sergeant Major	$73,070
Command S... Level Command Sergeant Major	$93,476
Package D... Level Command Sergeant Major	$114,093
Package D... Level Command Sergeant Major	$127,537

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How Do Command Sergeant Major 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 Command Sergeant Majors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $100,326.
California: $99,946.
Massachusetts: $98,614.

District of Columbia $100,326 California $99,946 Massachusetts $98,614 Washington $98,251 New Jersey $98,215 Alaska $98,088 Connecticut $96,838 New York $96,330

Hawaii $94,708 Rhode Island $93,947 Maryland $93,431 Minnesota $92,724 Colorado $92,452 Illinois $92,362 Oregon $92,017 Delaware $91,763

New Hampshire $91,604 Virginia $91,247 Pennsylvania $90,205 Nevada $89,679 North Dakota $89,507 Michigan $89,235 Wisconsin $89,136 Vermont $88,936

Texas $88,384 Maine $88,347 Arizona $88,293 Ohio $88,230 Georgia $87,396 Indiana $86,979 Wyoming $86,898 Utah $86,771

Iowa $86,716 Kansas $86,281 Louisiana $86,155 North Carolina $86,109 Missouri $86,091 Florida $85,738 Montana $85,547 Nebraska $85,366

Kentucky $85,267 South Carolina $84,904 Tennessee $84,678 Idaho $84,587 New Mexico $83,925 Oklahoma $83,781 Alabama $83,246 South Dakota $82,349

Arkansas $81,860 West Virginia $81,597 Mississippi $80,808

Top Paying Cities for Command Sergeant Majors

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: $91,350
Little Creek: $92,019
Magnolia: $91,887

Lincoln, DE $91,350 Little Creek, DE $92,019 Magnolia, DE $91,887 Milford, DE $91,582 Marydel, DE $91,733 Millsboro, DE $90,967 Millville, DE $91,107 Milton, DE $91,265

Nassau, DE $91,331 Ocean View, DE $91,092 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,267 Seaford, DE $91,319 Selbyville, DE $90,941 Smyrna, DE $92,082 Viola, DE $91,658 Woodside, DE $91,905

Bear, DE $91,693 Newark, DE $91,658 Claymont, DE $91,846 Delaware City, DE $91,750 Hockessin, DE $91,650 Kirkwood, DE $91,733 Middletown, DE $91,768 Montchanin, DE $91,671

New Castle, DE $91,685 Odessa, DE $91,813 Port Penn, DE $91,875 Rockland, DE $91,680 Saint Georges, DE $91,739 Townsend, DE $91,880 Winterthur, DE $91,691 Lewes, DE $91,300

Wilmington, DE $91,655 Dover, DE $92,019 Dover Afb, DE $91,534 Bethany Beach, DE $90,996 Bethel, DE $91,090 Bridgeville, DE $91,305 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,760 Cheswold, DE $91,989

Clayton, DE $91,992 Dagsboro, DE $90,933 Delmar, DE $90,787 Ellendale, DE $91,062 Felton, DE $91,575 Fenwick Island, DE $90,952 Frankford, DE $90,794 Frederica, DE $91,666

Georgetown, DE $90,898 Greenwood, DE $91,319 Harbeson, DE $90,995 Harrington, DE $91,459 Hartly, DE $91,744 Houston, DE $91,329 Kenton, DE $91,996 Laurel, DE $90,844

Yorklyn, DE $91,677

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

Understanding how a Command Sergeant Major'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 01, 2026

$83,543

Average $91,763/year

$100,365

$6,962

Average $7,647/month

$8,364

$1,607

Average $1,765/week

$1,930

$40

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,365	$8,364	$1,930	$48
Average	$91,763	$7,647	$1,765	$44
25th Percentile	$83,543	$6,962	$1,607	$40

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