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

A Detective Sergeant's salary grows with experience: an Detective Sergeant (0-0 years)earns $85,714, an Asst. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years)earns $95,408, an Assoc. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years)earns $108,614, a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years)earns $143,939,

What are the highest paying states for a Detective Sergeant?

Detective Sergeant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Detective Sergeant roles are District of Columbia $90,879, California $90,534, Massachusetts $89,327. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Detective Sergeant roles make?

Salaries for Detective Sergeant level roles vary by specialization: Homicide Detective: $89,673; Sergeant: $84,728; Police Sergeant: $83,560; Detective Investigator: $73,606; Forensic Detective: $67,526.

Detective Sergeant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Detective Sergeant make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Detective Sergeant in Delaware is $83,122 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,211
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,680 to $94,161
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,353

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Detective Sergeant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,161	$7,847	$1,811	$45
Average	$83,122	$6,927	$1,599	$40
25th Percentile	$70,680	$5,890	$1,359	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Detective Sergeant Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $90,879.
California: $90,534.
Massachusetts: $89,327.

District of Columbia $90,879 California $90,534 Massachusetts $89,327 Washington $88,999 New Jersey $88,966 Alaska $88,851 Connecticut $87,718 New York $87,259

Hawaii $85,790 Rhode Island $85,100 Maryland $84,632 Minnesota $83,992 Colorado $83,746 Illinois $83,664 Oregon $83,352 Delaware $83,122

New Hampshire $82,978 Virginia $82,654 Pennsylvania $81,710 Nevada $81,234 North Dakota $81,078 Michigan $80,832 Wisconsin $80,742 Vermont $80,561

Texas $80,060 Maine $80,028 Arizona $79,978 Ohio $79,921 Georgia $79,166 Indiana $78,788 Wyoming $78,714 Utah $78,599

Iowa $78,550 Kansas $78,156 Louisiana $78,041 North Carolina $78,000 Missouri $77,984 Florida $77,664 Montana $77,491 Nebraska $77,327

Kentucky $77,237 South Carolina $76,909 Tennessee $76,703 Idaho $76,621 New Mexico $76,022 Oklahoma $75,891 Alabama $75,407 South Dakota $74,594

Arkansas $74,151 West Virginia $73,913 Mississippi $73,199

Top Paying Cities for Detective 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: $82,748
Little Creek: $83,353
Magnolia: $83,234

Lincoln, DE $82,748 Little Creek, DE $83,353 Magnolia, DE $83,234 Milford, DE $82,958 Marydel, DE $83,094 Millsboro, DE $82,401 Millville, DE $82,528 Milton, DE $82,671

Nassau, DE $82,730 Ocean View, DE $82,514 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,672 Seaford, DE $82,719 Selbyville, DE $82,377 Smyrna, DE $83,411 Viola, DE $83,027 Woodside, DE $83,250

Bear, DE $83,058 Newark, DE $83,027 Claymont, DE $83,197 Delaware City, DE $83,110 Hockessin, DE $83,019 Kirkwood, DE $83,094 Middletown, DE $83,126 Montchanin, DE $83,038

New Castle, DE $83,051 Odessa, DE $83,167 Port Penn, DE $83,223 Rockland, DE $83,046 Saint Georges, DE $83,100 Townsend, DE $83,228 Winterthur, DE $83,056 Lewes, DE $82,703

Wilmington, DE $83,024 Dover, DE $83,353 Dover Afb, DE $82,914 Bethany Beach, DE $82,427 Bethel, DE $82,512 Bridgeville, DE $82,707 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,119 Cheswold, DE $83,326

Clayton, DE $83,329 Dagsboro, DE $82,369 Delmar, DE $82,237 Ellendale, DE $82,487 Felton, DE $82,951 Fenwick Island, DE $82,387 Frankford, DE $82,244 Frederica, DE $83,033

Georgetown, DE $82,338 Greenwood, DE $82,720 Harbeson, DE $82,426 Harrington, DE $82,846 Hartly, DE $83,104 Houston, DE $82,728 Kenton, DE $83,333 Laurel, DE $82,289

Yorklyn, DE $83,044

Detective Sergeant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Detective Sergeant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 5% above the average. Conversely, Detective Sergeant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Detective Sergeant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Detective Sergeant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$87,278	$42.0	5%

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

Understanding how a Detective 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 August 01, 2026

$70,680

Average $83,122/year

$94,161

$5,890

Average $6,927/month

$7,847

$1,359

Average $1,599/week

$1,811

$34

Average $40/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,161	$7,847	$1,811	$45
Average	$83,122	$6,927	$1,599	$40
25th Percentile	$70,680	$5,890	$1,359	$34

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