What are the main factors that influence a Police Dispatch's salary?

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

How does experience change A Police Dispatch's salary?

A Police Dispatch's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,913 for beginners, reaching about $45,395 at mid-level, and approach $46,657 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Police Dispatch?

Police Dispatch salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Police Dispatch roles are District of Columbia $47,488, California $47,308, Massachusetts $46,678. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Police Dispatch roles make?

Salaries for Police Dispatch level roles vary by specialization: Police Lieutenant: $107,233; Dispatch Manager: $101,893; Police Sergeant: $83,548; Dispatch Officer: $50,955; Dispatch Supervisor: $50,841.

Police Dispatch Salary in Delaware

How much does a Police Dispatch make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Police Dispatch in Delaware is $43,435 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,135
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,064 to $47,989
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,175

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Police Dispatch Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,989	$3,999	$923	$23
Average	$43,435	$3,620	$835	$21
25th Percentile	$38,064	$3,172	$732	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Police Dispatch Salaries

A Police Dispatch'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 Police Dispatch Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Police Dispatch'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): $42,913
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,032
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,395
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,307
Expert (over 8 years): $46,657

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Police Dispatch	$42,913
Intermediate Level Police Dispatch	$44,032
Senior Level Police Dispatch	$45,395
Specialist Level Police Dispatch	$46,307
Expert Level Police Dispatch	$46,657

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How Do Police Dispatch 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 Police Dispatches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,488.
California: $47,308.
Massachusetts: $46,678.

District of Columbia $47,488 California $47,308 Massachusetts $46,678 Washington $46,506 New Jersey $46,489 Alaska $46,429 Connecticut $45,837 New York $45,597

Hawaii $44,829 Rhode Island $44,469 Maryland $44,224 Minnesota $43,890 Colorado $43,761 Illinois $43,718 Oregon $43,555 Delaware $43,435

New Hampshire $43,360 Virginia $43,191 Pennsylvania $42,698 Nevada $42,449 North Dakota $42,367 Michigan $42,239 Wisconsin $42,191 Vermont $42,097

Texas $41,835 Maine $41,818 Arizona $41,793 Ohio $41,763 Georgia $41,368 Indiana $41,171 Wyoming $41,132 Utah $41,072

Iowa $41,046 Kansas $40,840 Louisiana $40,780 North Carolina $40,759 Missouri $40,750 Florida $40,583 Montana $40,493 Nebraska $40,407

Kentucky $40,360 South Carolina $40,188 Tennessee $40,081 Idaho $40,038 New Mexico $39,725 Oklahoma $39,657 Alabama $39,404 South Dakota $38,979

Arkansas $38,747 West Virginia $38,623 Mississippi $38,250

Top Paying Cities for Police Dispatches

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: $43,240
Little Creek: $43,556
Magnolia: $43,494

Lincoln, DE $43,240 Little Creek, DE $43,556 Magnolia, DE $43,494 Milford, DE $43,350 Marydel, DE $43,421 Millsboro, DE $43,058 Millville, DE $43,125 Milton, DE $43,199

Nassau, DE $43,231 Ocean View, DE $43,117 Rehoboth Beach, DE $43,200 Seaford, DE $43,225 Selbyville, DE $43,046 Smyrna, DE $43,586 Viola, DE $43,386 Woodside, DE $43,502

Bear, DE $43,402 Newark, DE $43,386 Claymont, DE $43,474 Delaware City, DE $43,429 Hockessin, DE $43,382 Kirkwood, DE $43,421 Middletown, DE $43,437 Montchanin, DE $43,392

New Castle, DE $43,398 Odessa, DE $43,459 Port Penn, DE $43,488 Rockland, DE $43,396 Saint Georges, DE $43,424 Townsend, DE $43,491 Winterthur, DE $43,401 Lewes, DE $43,216

Wilmington, DE $43,384 Dover, DE $43,556 Dover Afb, DE $43,327 Bethany Beach, DE $43,072 Bethel, DE $43,117 Bridgeville, DE $43,218 Camden Wyoming, DE $43,434 Cheswold, DE $43,542

Clayton, DE $43,543 Dagsboro, DE $43,042 Delmar, DE $42,973 Ellendale, DE $43,103 Felton, DE $43,346 Fenwick Island, DE $43,051 Frankford, DE $42,976 Frederica, DE $43,389

Georgetown, DE $43,026 Greenwood, DE $43,225 Harbeson, DE $43,072 Harrington, DE $43,291 Hartly, DE $43,426 Houston, DE $43,229 Kenton, DE $43,546 Laurel, DE $43,000

Yorklyn, DE $43,395

Police Dispatch Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Police Dispatch'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

$38,064

Average $43,435/year

$47,989

$3,172

Average $3,620/month

$3,999

$732

Average $835/week

$923

$18

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,989	$3,999	$923	$23
Average	$43,435	$3,620	$835	$21
25th Percentile	$38,064	$3,172	$732	$18

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