What are the main factors that influence a Gate Agent's salary?

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

How does experience change A Gate Agent's salary?

A Gate Agent's salary grows with experience: starting around $35,191 for beginners, reaching about $36,045 at mid-level, and approach $36,252 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Gate Agent?

Gate Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Gate Agent roles are District of Columbia $38,146, California $38,002, Massachusetts $37,495. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Gate Agent roles make?

Salaries for Gate Agent level roles vary by specialization: Gate Attendant/Scale Operator: $121,532; Gate Security Officer: $64,787; Gate Clerk Inspector: $59,978; Gate Officer: $47,628; Front Gate Attendant: $46,733.

Gate Agent Salary in Delaware

How much does a Gate Agent make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Gate Agent in Delaware is $34,891 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,628
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,730 to $37,370
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,762

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Gate Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,370	$3,114	$719	$18
Average	$34,891	$2,908	$671	$17
25th Percentile	$32,730	$2,727	$629	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Gate Agent Salaries

A Gate Agent'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 Gate Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Gate Agent'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): $35,191
Early Career (1-2 years): $35,424
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,045
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,169
Expert (over 8 years): $36,252

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Gate Agent	$35,191
Intermediate Level Gate Agent	$35,424
Senior Level Gate Agent	$36,045
Specialist Level Gate Agent	$36,169
Expert Level Gate Agent	$36,252

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How Do Gate Agent 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 Gate Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,146.
California: $38,002.
Massachusetts: $37,495.

District of Columbia $38,146 California $38,002 Massachusetts $37,495 Washington $37,357 New Jersey $37,344 Alaska $37,295 Connecticut $36,820 New York $36,627

Hawaii $36,010 Rhode Island $35,721 Maryland $35,524 Minnesota $35,256 Colorado $35,152 Illinois $35,118 Oregon $34,987 Delaware $34,891

New Hampshire $34,830 Virginia $34,694 Pennsylvania $34,298 Nevada $34,098 North Dakota $34,033 Michigan $33,929 Wisconsin $33,891 Vermont $33,816

Texas $33,605 Maine $33,592 Arizona $33,571 Ohio $33,547 Georgia $33,230 Indiana $33,071 Wyoming $33,040 Utah $32,992

Iowa $32,972 Kansas $32,806 Louisiana $32,758 North Carolina $32,741 Missouri $32,734 Florida $32,599 Montana $32,527 Nebraska $32,458

Kentucky $32,420 South Carolina $32,282 Tennessee $32,196 Idaho $32,162 New Mexico $31,910 Oklahoma $31,855 Alabama $31,652 South Dakota $31,311

Arkansas $31,125 West Virginia $31,025 Mississippi $30,725

Top Paying Cities for Gate Agents

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: $34,733
Little Creek: $34,988
Magnolia: $34,937

Lincoln, DE $34,733 Little Creek, DE $34,988 Magnolia, DE $34,937 Milford, DE $34,822 Marydel, DE $34,879 Millsboro, DE $34,588 Millville, DE $34,641 Milton, DE $34,701

Nassau, DE $34,726 Ocean View, DE $34,635 Rehoboth Beach, DE $34,702 Seaford, DE $34,721 Selbyville, DE $34,578 Smyrna, DE $35,012 Viola, DE $34,851 Woodside, DE $34,944

Bear, DE $34,864 Newark, DE $34,851 Claymont, DE $34,922 Delaware City, DE $34,885 Hockessin, DE $34,847 Kirkwood, DE $34,879 Middletown, DE $34,892 Montchanin, DE $34,855

New Castle, DE $34,861 Odessa, DE $34,910 Port Penn, DE $34,933 Rockland, DE $34,859 Saint Georges, DE $34,881 Townsend, DE $34,935 Winterthur, DE $34,863 Lewes, DE $34,714

Wilmington, DE $34,849 Dover, DE $34,988 Dover Afb, DE $34,803 Bethany Beach, DE $34,599 Bethel, DE $34,635 Bridgeville, DE $34,716 Camden Wyoming, DE $34,889 Cheswold, DE $34,976

Clayton, DE $34,977 Dagsboro, DE $34,575 Delmar, DE $34,519 Ellendale, DE $34,624 Felton, DE $34,819 Fenwick Island, DE $34,582 Frankford, DE $34,522 Frederica, DE $34,853

Georgetown, DE $34,562 Greenwood, DE $34,722 Harbeson, DE $34,598 Harrington, DE $34,775 Hartly, DE $34,883 Houston, DE $34,725 Kenton, DE $34,979 Laurel, DE $34,541

Yorklyn, DE $34,858

Gate Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Gate Agent'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

$32,730

Average $34,891/year

$37,370

$2,727

Average $2,908/month

$3,114

$629

Average $671/week

$719

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,370	$3,114	$719	$18
Average	$34,891	$2,908	$671	$17
25th Percentile	$32,730	$2,727	$629	$16

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