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

A Lieutenant's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $78,949, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $86,822, a Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $111,429, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $135,679,

What are the highest paying states for a Lieutenant?

Lieutenant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lieutenant roles are District of Columbia $122,991, California $122,525, Massachusetts $120,892. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lieutenant roles make?

Salaries for Lieutenant level roles vary by specialization: Lieutenant Colonel: $119,362; Police Lieutenant: $107,233; Lieutenant Officer: $75,720; Fire Lieutenant: $72,944; 2nd Lieutenant: $71,409.

Lieutenant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lieutenant make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lieutenant in Delaware is $112,494 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,147
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,246 to $126,968
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,094

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2026 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered Talent

Recruit with AI

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Lieutenant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,968	$10,581	$2,442	$61
Average	$112,494	$9,374	$2,163	$54
25th Percentile	$100,246	$8,354	$1,928	$48

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Lieutenant Job Openings in Delaware

Travel - MRI Technologist

Focus Staff - KEENE, NH

Travel M/S RN - Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Focus Staff - LEBANON, NH

Travel IR RN - Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Focus Staff - LEBANON, NH

Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift

Via Christi Village Hays - HAYS, KS

Search More Lieutenant Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Lieutenant Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $122,991.
California: $122,525.
Massachusetts: $120,892.

District of Columbia $122,991 California $122,525 Massachusetts $120,892 Washington $120,447 New Jersey $120,403 Alaska $120,247 Connecticut $118,714 New York $118,092

Hawaii $116,104 Rhode Island $115,171 Maryland $114,538 Minnesota $113,671 Colorado $113,338 Illinois $113,227 Oregon $112,805 Delaware $112,494

New Hampshire $112,298 Virginia $111,861 Pennsylvania $110,583 Nevada $109,939 North Dakota $109,728 Michigan $109,395 Wisconsin $109,272 Vermont $109,028

Texas $108,350 Maine $108,306 Arizona $108,239 Ohio $108,162 Georgia $107,140 Indiana $106,629 Wyoming $106,529 Utah $106,373

Iowa $106,306 Kansas $105,773 Louisiana $105,618 North Carolina $105,562 Missouri $105,540 Florida $105,107 Montana $104,873 Nebraska $104,651

Kentucky $104,529 South Carolina $104,085 Tennessee $103,807 Idaho $103,696 New Mexico $102,885 Oklahoma $102,707 Alabama $102,052 South Dakota $100,952

Arkansas $100,352 West Virginia $100,030 Mississippi $99,064

Top Paying Cities for 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: $111,987
Little Creek: $112,807
Magnolia: $112,645

Lincoln, DE $111,987 Little Creek, DE $112,807 Magnolia, DE $112,645 Milford, DE $112,272 Marydel, DE $112,456 Millsboro, DE $111,517 Millville, DE $111,690 Milton, DE $111,883

Nassau, DE $111,964 Ocean View, DE $111,671 Rehoboth Beach, DE $111,885 Seaford, DE $111,948 Selbyville, DE $111,485 Smyrna, DE $112,885 Viola, DE $112,365 Woodside, DE $112,667

Bear, DE $112,407 Newark, DE $112,365 Claymont, DE $112,595 Delaware City, DE $112,477 Hockessin, DE $112,355 Kirkwood, DE $112,456 Middletown, DE $112,499 Montchanin, DE $112,380

New Castle, DE $112,397 Odessa, DE $112,555 Port Penn, DE $112,630 Rockland, DE $112,392 Saint Georges, DE $112,464 Townsend, DE $112,637 Winterthur, DE $112,405 Lewes, DE $111,926

Wilmington, DE $112,360 Dover, DE $112,807 Dover Afb, DE $112,213 Bethany Beach, DE $111,553 Bethel, DE $111,668 Bridgeville, DE $111,932 Camden Wyoming, DE $112,489 Cheswold, DE $112,770

Clayton, DE $112,774 Dagsboro, DE $111,475 Delmar, DE $111,296 Ellendale, DE $111,634 Felton, DE $112,263 Fenwick Island, DE $111,500 Frankford, DE $111,305 Frederica, DE $112,374

Georgetown, DE $111,433 Greenwood, DE $111,949 Harbeson, DE $111,552 Harrington, DE $112,121 Hartly, DE $112,469 Houston, DE $111,961 Kenton, DE $112,779 Laurel, DE $111,366

Yorklyn, DE $112,388

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

Understanding how a 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 June 01, 2026

$100,246

Average $112,494/year

$126,968

$8,354

Average $9,374/month

$10,581

$1,928

Average $2,163/week

$2,442

$48

Average $54/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,968	$10,581	$2,442	$61
Average	$112,494	$9,374	$2,163	$54
25th Percentile	$100,246	$8,354	$1,928	$48

Salaries of jobs related to Lieutenant

Find Your Next Lieutenant Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Lieutenant job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about