What are the main factors that influence a Fire Lieutenant's salary?

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

How does experience change A Fire Lieutenant's salary?

A Fire Lieutenant's salary grows with experience: starting around $70,911 for beginners, reaching about $72,708 at mid-level, and approach $77,125 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Fire Lieutenant?

Fire Lieutenant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fire Lieutenant roles are District of Columbia $80,778, California $80,472, Massachusetts $79,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fire Lieutenant roles make?

Salaries for Fire Lieutenant level roles vary by specialization: Lieutenant Colonel: $119,356; Lieutenant: $111,082; Police Lieutenant: $107,234; Lieutenant Officer: $75,728; 2nd Lieutenant: $71,424.

Fire Lieutenant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Fire Lieutenant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Lieutenant in Delaware is $73,884 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,725
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,791 to $82,699
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,333

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Fire Lieutenant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,699	$6,892	$1,590	$40
Average	$73,884	$6,157	$1,421	$36
25th Percentile	$66,791	$5,566	$1,284	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Fire Lieutenant Salaries

A Fire Lieutenant'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 Fire Lieutenant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fire Lieutenant'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): $70,911
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,440
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,708
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,829
Expert (over 8 years): $77,125

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Fire Lieutenant	$70,911
Intermediate Level Fire Lieutenant	$71,440
Senior Level Fire Lieutenant	$72,708
Specialist Level Fire Lieutenant	$75,829
Expert Level Fire Lieutenant	$77,125

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How Do Fire Lieutenant 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 Fire Lieutenants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,778.
California: $80,472.
Massachusetts: $79,400.

District of Columbia $80,778 California $80,472 Massachusetts $79,400 Washington $79,108 New Jersey $79,079 Alaska $78,976 Connecticut $77,970 New York $77,561

Hawaii $76,255 Rhode Island $75,642 Maryland $75,226 Minnesota $74,657 Colorado $74,438 Illinois $74,365 Oregon $74,088 Delaware $73,884

New Hampshire $73,756 Virginia $73,468 Pennsylvania $72,629 Nevada $72,206 North Dakota $72,067 Michigan $71,848 Wisconsin $71,768 Vermont $71,608

Texas $71,163 Maine $71,133 Arizona $71,090 Ohio $71,039 Georgia $70,367 Indiana $70,032 Wyoming $69,966 Utah $69,864

Iowa $69,820 Kansas $69,470 Louisiana $69,368 North Carolina $69,331 Missouri $69,317 Florida $69,032 Montana $68,879 Nebraska $68,733

Kentucky $68,653 South Carolina $68,361 Tennessee $68,179 Idaho $68,106 New Mexico $67,573 Oklahoma $67,456 Alabama $67,026 South Dakota $66,304

Arkansas $65,910 West Virginia $65,698 Mississippi $65,063

Top Paying Cities for Fire Lieutenants

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: $73,551
Little Creek: $74,090
Magnolia: $73,983

Lincoln, DE $73,551 Little Creek, DE $74,090 Magnolia, DE $73,983 Milford, DE $73,738 Marydel, DE $73,859 Millsboro, DE $73,243 Millville, DE $73,356 Milton, DE $73,483

Nassau, DE $73,536 Ocean View, DE $73,343 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,484 Seaford, DE $73,526 Selbyville, DE $73,222 Smyrna, DE $74,141 Viola, DE $73,799 Woodside, DE $73,998

Bear, DE $73,827 Newark, DE $73,799 Claymont, DE $73,950 Delaware City, DE $73,873 Hockessin, DE $73,793 Kirkwood, DE $73,859 Middletown, DE $73,888 Montchanin, DE $73,810

New Castle, DE $73,820 Odessa, DE $73,924 Port Penn, DE $73,974 Rockland, DE $73,817 Saint Georges, DE $73,864 Townsend, DE $73,978 Winterthur, DE $73,826 Lewes, DE $73,511

Wilmington, DE $73,796 Dover, DE $74,090 Dover Afb, DE $73,699 Bethany Beach, DE $73,266 Bethel, DE $73,342 Bridgeville, DE $73,515 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,881 Cheswold, DE $74,066

Clayton, DE $74,068 Dagsboro, DE $73,215 Delmar, DE $73,097 Ellendale, DE $73,319 Felton, DE $73,732 Fenwick Island, DE $73,231 Frankford, DE $73,103 Frederica, DE $73,805

Georgetown, DE $73,187 Greenwood, DE $73,526 Harbeson, DE $73,265 Harrington, DE $73,639 Hartly, DE $73,868 Houston, DE $73,534 Kenton, DE $74,071 Laurel, DE $73,143

Yorklyn, DE $73,815

Fire Lieutenant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Fire Lieutenant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Fire Lieutenant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Fire Lieutenant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Fire Lieutenant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$96,049	$46.0	30%
Insurance	$92,355	$44.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$88,661	$43.0	20%
MFG Nondurable	$87,183	$42.0	18%
Healthcare	$84,967	$41.0	15%

Fire Lieutenant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fire Lieutenant'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 July 01, 2026

$66,791

Average $73,884/year

$82,699

$5,566

Average $6,157/month

$6,892

$1,284

Average $1,421/week

$1,590

$32

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,699	$6,892	$1,590	$40
Average	$73,884	$6,157	$1,421	$36
25th Percentile	$66,791	$5,566	$1,284	$32

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