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 $70,878 for beginners, reaching about $72,666 at mid-level, and approach $77,079 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 $80,730, California $80,424, Massachusetts $79,352. 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: $119,351; Lieutenant: $111,080; Police Lieutenant: $107,232; Lieutenant Officer: $75,704; 2nd Lieutenant: $71,385.

Fire Lieutenant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Fire Lieutenant make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Lieutenant in Delaware is $73,840 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): $90,671
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,776 to $82,650
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,345

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Fire Lieutenant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,650	$6,888	$1,589	$40
Average	$73,840	$6,153	$1,420	$36
25th Percentile	$66,776	$5,565	$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): $70,878
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,404
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,666
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,783
Expert (over 8 years): $77,079

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Fire Lieutenant	$70,878
Intermediate Level Fire Lieutenant	$71,404
Senior Level Fire Lieutenant	$72,666
Specialist Level Fire Lieutenant	$75,783
Expert Level Fire Lieutenant	$77,079

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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: $80,730.
California: $80,424.
Massachusetts: $79,352.

District of Columbia $80,730 California $80,424 Massachusetts $79,352 Washington $79,061 New Jersey $79,031 Alaska $78,929 Connecticut $77,923 New York $77,515

Hawaii $76,210 Rhode Island $75,597 Maryland $75,182 Minnesota $74,613 Colorado $74,394 Illinois $74,321 Oregon $74,044 Delaware $73,840

New Hampshire $73,712 Virginia $73,424 Pennsylvania $72,586 Nevada $72,163 North Dakota $72,024 Michigan $71,806 Wisconsin $71,726 Vermont $71,565

Texas $71,120 Maine $71,091 Arizona $71,047 Ohio $70,996 Georgia $70,326 Indiana $69,990 Wyoming $69,925 Utah $69,822

Iowa $69,779 Kansas $69,429 Louisiana $69,327 North Carolina $69,290 Missouri $69,276 Florida $68,991 Montana $68,838 Nebraska $68,692

Kentucky $68,612 South Carolina $68,320 Tennessee $68,138 Idaho $68,065 New Mexico $67,533 Oklahoma $67,416 Alabama $66,986 South Dakota $66,264

Arkansas $65,871 West Virginia $65,659 Mississippi $65,025

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: $76,421
Little Creek: $75,714
Magnolia: $76,027

Lincoln, DE $76,421 Little Creek, DE $75,714 Magnolia, DE $76,027 Milford, DE $76,421 Marydel, DE $75,430 Millsboro, DE $76,421 Millville, DE $76,932 Milton, DE $76,421

Nassau, DE $76,421 Ocean View, DE $76,932 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,932 Seaford, DE $75,619 Selbyville, DE $76,932 Smyrna, DE $75,342 Viola, DE $76,027 Woodside, DE $75,809

Bear, DE $74,788 Newark, DE $74,817 Claymont, DE $74,875 Delaware City, DE $74,817 Hockessin, DE $74,875 Kirkwood, DE $74,817 Middletown, DE $75,189 Montchanin, DE $74,875

New Castle, DE $74,875 Odessa, DE $75,291 Port Penn, DE $74,613 Rockland, DE $74,875 Saint Georges, DE $74,817 Townsend, DE $75,182 Winterthur, DE $74,875 Lewes, DE $76,421

Wilmington, DE $74,875 Dover, DE $75,677 Dover Afb, DE $75,852 Bethany Beach, DE $76,932 Bethel, DE $75,619 Bridgeville, DE $76,421 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,758 Cheswold, DE $75,502

Clayton, DE $75,313 Dagsboro, DE $76,932 Delmar, DE $75,619 Ellendale, DE $76,421 Felton, DE $76,421 Fenwick Island, DE $76,932 Frankford, DE $76,932 Frederica, DE $76,421

Georgetown, DE $76,421 Greenwood, DE $76,421 Harbeson, DE $76,421 Harrington, DE $76,421 Hartly, DE $75,276 Houston, DE $76,421 Kenton, DE $75,313 Laurel, DE $75,619

Yorklyn, DE $74,875

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 April 01, 2026

$66,776

Average $73,840/year

$82,650

$5,565

Average $6,153/month

$6,888

$1,284

Average $1,420/week

$1,589

$32

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,650	$6,888	$1,589	$40
Average	$73,840	$6,153	$1,420	$36
25th Percentile	$66,776	$5,565	$1,284	$32

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