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

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

How does experience change A Sergeant First Class's salary?

A Sergeant First Class's salary grows with experience: a Security Specialist (2-4 years)earns $65,312, a Senior Security Specialist (4-7 years)earns $88,582, a Sergeant First Class (7+ years)earns $70,550, a Security Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $92,774, a Security Manager (7+ years)earns $108,617,

What are the highest paying states for a Sergeant First Class?

Sergeant First Class salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sergeant First Class roles are District of Columbia $76,189, California $75,900, Massachusetts $74,889. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sergeant First Class roles make?

Salaries for Sergeant First Class level roles vary by specialization: Petty Officer First Class: $94,454; Sergeant: $84,693; Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant: $83,600; Police Sergeant: $83,541; Correctional Sergeant: $79,522.

Sergeant First Class Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sergeant First Class make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sergeant First Class in Delaware is $69,686 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,986
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,541 to $77,695
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,766

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Sergeant First Class Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,695	$6,475	$1,494	$37
Average	$69,686	$5,807	$1,340	$34
25th Percentile	$65,541	$5,462	$1,260	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Sergeant First Class Salaries

A Sergeant First Class'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 Sergeant First Class Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sergeant First Class'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): $65,312
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,582
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,550
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,774
Expert (over 8 years): $108,617

Levels	Salary
Security ... Level Sergeant First Class	$65,312
Senior Se... Level Sergeant First Class	$88,582
Sergeant ... Level Sergeant First Class	$70,550
Security ... Level Sergeant First Class	$92,774
Security ... Level Sergeant First Class	$108,617

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How Do Sergeant First Class 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 Sergeant First Classes. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,189.
California: $75,900.
Massachusetts: $74,889.

District of Columbia $76,189 California $75,900 Massachusetts $74,889 Washington $74,613 New Jersey $74,586 Alaska $74,490 Connecticut $73,540 New York $73,155

Hawaii $71,923 Rhode Island $71,345 Maryland $70,953 Minnesota $70,416 Colorado $70,209 Illinois $70,141 Oregon $69,879 Delaware $69,686

New Hampshire $69,565 Virginia $69,294 Pennsylvania $68,503 Nevada $68,104 North Dakota $67,973 Michigan $67,767 Wisconsin $67,691 Vermont $67,539

Texas $67,120 Maine $67,092 Arizona $67,051 Ohio $67,003 Georgia $66,370 Indiana $66,053 Wyoming $65,991 Utah $65,895

Iowa $65,854 Kansas $65,523 Louisiana $65,427 North Carolina $65,393 Missouri $65,379 Florida $65,110 Montana $64,966 Nebraska $64,828

Kentucky $64,753 South Carolina $64,477 Tennessee $64,305 Idaho $64,236 New Mexico $63,734 Oklahoma $63,624 Alabama $63,218 South Dakota $62,537

Arkansas $62,165 West Virginia $61,966 Mississippi $61,367

Top Paying Cities for Sergeant First Classes

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: $72,122
Little Creek: $71,455
Magnolia: $71,751

Lincoln, DE $72,122 Little Creek, DE $71,455 Magnolia, DE $71,751 Milford, DE $72,122 Marydel, DE $71,187 Millsboro, DE $72,122 Millville, DE $72,604 Milton, DE $72,122

Nassau, DE $72,122 Ocean View, DE $72,604 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,604 Seaford, DE $71,365 Selbyville, DE $72,604 Smyrna, DE $71,104 Viola, DE $71,751 Woodside, DE $71,544

Bear, DE $70,581 Newark, DE $70,609 Claymont, DE $70,664 Delaware City, DE $70,609 Hockessin, DE $70,664 Kirkwood, DE $70,609 Middletown, DE $70,959 Montchanin, DE $70,664

New Castle, DE $70,664 Odessa, DE $71,056 Port Penn, DE $70,416 Rockland, DE $70,664 Saint Georges, DE $70,609 Townsend, DE $70,953 Winterthur, DE $70,664 Lewes, DE $72,122

Wilmington, DE $70,664 Dover, DE $71,420 Dover Afb, DE $71,586 Bethany Beach, DE $72,604 Bethel, DE $71,365 Bridgeville, DE $72,122 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,496 Cheswold, DE $71,255

Clayton, DE $71,076 Dagsboro, DE $72,604 Delmar, DE $71,365 Ellendale, DE $72,122 Felton, DE $72,122 Fenwick Island, DE $72,604 Frankford, DE $72,604 Frederica, DE $72,122

Georgetown, DE $72,122 Greenwood, DE $72,122 Harbeson, DE $72,122 Harrington, DE $72,122 Hartly, DE $71,042 Houston, DE $72,122 Kenton, DE $71,076 Laurel, DE $71,365

Yorklyn, DE $70,664

Sergeant First Class Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sergeant First Class'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 March 01, 2026

$65,541

Average $69,686/year

$77,695

$5,462

Average $5,807/month

$6,475

$1,260

Average $1,340/week

$1,494

$32

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,695	$6,475	$1,494	$37
Average	$69,686	$5,807	$1,340	$34
25th Percentile	$65,541	$5,462	$1,260	$32

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