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

A Drill Sergeant's salary grows with experience: starting around $63,523 for beginners, reaching about $65,131 at mid-level, and approach $67,791 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Drill Sergeant?

Drill Sergeant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drill Sergeant roles are District of Columbia $70,476, California $70,209, Massachusetts $69,273. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drill Sergeant roles make?

Salaries for Drill Sergeant level roles vary by specialization: Sergeant: $84,709; Police Sergeant: $83,544; Correctional Sergeant: $79,525; Technical Sergeant: $77,555; Sergeant Nypd: $73,374.

Drill Sergeant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Drill Sergeant make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drill Sergeant in Delaware is $64,461 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,919
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,812 to $69,412
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,027

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Drill Sergeant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,412	$5,784	$1,335	$33
Average	$64,461	$5,372	$1,240	$31
25th Percentile	$54,812	$4,568	$1,054	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Drill Sergeant Salaries

A Drill 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 Drill Sergeant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Drill 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): $63,523
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,193
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,131
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,591
Expert (over 8 years): $67,791

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Drill Sergeant	$63,523
Intermediate Level Drill Sergeant	$64,193
Senior Level Drill Sergeant	$65,131
Specialist Level Drill Sergeant	$66,591
Expert Level Drill Sergeant	$67,791

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

District of Columbia: $70,476.
California: $70,209.
Massachusetts: $69,273.

District of Columbia $70,476 California $70,209 Massachusetts $69,273 Washington $69,018 New Jersey $68,993 Alaska $68,904 Connecticut $68,025 New York $67,669

Hawaii $66,529 Rhode Island $65,995 Maryland $65,632 Minnesota $65,136 Colorado $64,945 Illinois $64,881 Oregon $64,639 Delaware $64,461

New Hampshire $64,349 Virginia $64,098 Pennsylvania $63,366 Nevada $62,997 North Dakota $62,876 Michigan $62,685 Wisconsin $62,615 Vermont $62,475

Texas $62,087 Maine $62,061 Arizona $62,023 Ohio $61,978 Georgia $61,393 Indiana $61,100 Wyoming $61,043 Utah $60,954

Iowa $60,915 Kansas $60,610 Louisiana $60,521 North Carolina $60,489 Missouri $60,476 Florida $60,228 Montana $60,094 Nebraska $59,967

Kentucky $59,897 South Carolina $59,642 Tennessee $59,483 Idaho $59,420 New Mexico $58,955 Oklahoma $58,853 Alabama $58,477 South Dakota $57,847

Arkansas $57,504 West Virginia $57,319 Mississippi $56,765

Top Paying Cities for Drill 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: $66,714
Little Creek: $66,097
Magnolia: $66,370

Lincoln, DE $66,714 Little Creek, DE $66,097 Magnolia, DE $66,370 Milford, DE $66,714 Marydel, DE $65,848 Millsboro, DE $66,714 Millville, DE $67,160 Milton, DE $66,714

Nassau, DE $66,714 Ocean View, DE $67,160 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,160 Seaford, DE $66,014 Selbyville, DE $67,160 Smyrna, DE $65,772 Viola, DE $66,370 Woodside, DE $66,179

Bear, DE $65,288 Newark, DE $65,314 Claymont, DE $65,365 Delaware City, DE $65,314 Hockessin, DE $65,365 Kirkwood, DE $65,314 Middletown, DE $65,638 Montchanin, DE $65,365

New Castle, DE $65,365 Odessa, DE $65,727 Port Penn, DE $65,136 Rockland, DE $65,365 Saint Georges, DE $65,314 Townsend, DE $65,632 Winterthur, DE $65,365 Lewes, DE $66,714

Wilmington, DE $65,365 Dover, DE $66,065 Dover Afb, DE $66,218 Bethany Beach, DE $67,160 Bethel, DE $66,014 Bridgeville, DE $66,714 Camden Wyoming, DE $66,135 Cheswold, DE $65,912

Clayton, DE $65,747 Dagsboro, DE $67,160 Delmar, DE $66,014 Ellendale, DE $66,714 Felton, DE $66,714 Fenwick Island, DE $67,160 Frankford, DE $67,160 Frederica, DE $66,714

Georgetown, DE $66,714 Greenwood, DE $66,714 Harbeson, DE $66,714 Harrington, DE $66,714 Hartly, DE $65,715 Houston, DE $66,714 Kenton, DE $65,747 Laurel, DE $66,014

Yorklyn, DE $65,365

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

Understanding how a Drill 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 April 01, 2026

$54,812

Average $64,461/year

$69,412

$4,568

Average $5,372/month

$5,784

$1,054

Average $1,240/week

$1,335

$26

Average $31/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,412	$5,784	$1,335	$33
Average	$64,461	$5,372	$1,240	$31
25th Percentile	$54,812	$4,568	$1,054	$26

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