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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Screening Officer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Screening Officer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Screening Officer's salary?

A Screening Officer's salary grows with experience: a Screening Officer (0-1 years)earns $35,824, a Contact Center Representative II - Inbound (1-3 years)earns $39,829, a Contact Center Representative III - Inbound (3-5 years)earns $48,666, a Contact Center Representative IV - Inbound (5-7 years)earns $54,959, an Inbound Contact Center Supervisor (7+ years)earns $60,979,

What are the highest paying states for a Screening Officer?

Screening Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Screening Officer roles are District of Columbia $38,987, California $38,839, Massachusetts $38,322. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Screening Officer roles make?

Salaries for Screening Officer level roles vary by specialization: Access Control/Screening Officer: $144,259; Screening Associate: $112,688; Donor Screening Supervisor: $89,257; Background Screening Analyst: $69,868; Health Screening Specialist: $64,213.

Screening Officer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Screening Officer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Screening Officer in Delaware is $35,660 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,697
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,293 to $38,296
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,139

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Screening Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,296	$3,191	$736	$18
Average	$35,660	$2,972	$686	$17
25th Percentile	$33,293	$2,774	$640	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Screening Officer Salaries

A Screening Officer'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 Screening Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Screening Officer'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): $35,824
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,829
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,666
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,959
Expert (over 8 years): $60,979

Levels	Salary
Screening... Level Screening Officer	$35,824
Contact C... Level Screening Officer	$39,829
Contact C... Level Screening Officer	$48,666
Contact C... Level Screening Officer	$54,959
Inbound C... Level Screening Officer	$60,979

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How Do Screening Officer 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 Screening Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,987.
California: $38,839.
Massachusetts: $38,322.

District of Columbia $38,987 California $38,839 Massachusetts $38,322 Washington $38,181 New Jersey $38,167 Alaska $38,117 Connecticut $37,631 New York $37,434

Hawaii $36,804 Rhode Island $36,508 Maryland $36,308 Minnesota $36,033 Colorado $35,927 Illinois $35,892 Oregon $35,758 Delaware $35,660

New Hampshire $35,598 Virginia $35,459 Pennsylvania $35,054 Nevada $34,850 North Dakota $34,783 Michigan $34,677 Wisconsin $34,638 Vermont $34,561

Texas $34,346 Maine $34,332 Arizona $34,311 Ohio $34,286 Georgia $33,962 Indiana $33,800 Wyoming $33,769 Utah $33,719

Iowa $33,698 Kansas $33,529 Louisiana $33,480 North Carolina $33,462 Missouri $33,455 Florida $33,318 Montana $33,244 Nebraska $33,174

Kentucky $33,135 South Carolina $32,994 Tennessee $32,906 Idaho $32,871 New Mexico $32,614 Oklahoma $32,557 Alabama $32,350 South Dakota $32,001

Arkansas $31,811 West Virginia $31,709 Mississippi $31,402

Top Paying Cities for Screening Officers

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: $35,499
Little Creek: $35,759
Magnolia: $35,707

Lincoln, DE $35,499 Little Creek, DE $35,759 Magnolia, DE $35,707 Milford, DE $35,589 Marydel, DE $35,648 Millsboro, DE $35,350 Millville, DE $35,405 Milton, DE $35,466

Nassau, DE $35,492 Ocean View, DE $35,399 Rehoboth Beach, DE $35,467 Seaford, DE $35,487 Selbyville, DE $35,340 Smyrna, DE $35,784 Viola, DE $35,619 Woodside, DE $35,715

Bear, DE $35,632 Newark, DE $35,619 Claymont, DE $35,692 Delaware City, DE $35,654 Hockessin, DE $35,616 Kirkwood, DE $35,648 Middletown, DE $35,661 Montchanin, DE $35,624

New Castle, DE $35,629 Odessa, DE $35,679 Port Penn, DE $35,703 Rockland, DE $35,627 Saint Georges, DE $35,650 Townsend, DE $35,705 Winterthur, DE $35,631 Lewes, DE $35,480

Wilmington, DE $35,617 Dover, DE $35,759 Dover Afb, DE $35,571 Bethany Beach, DE $35,361 Bethel, DE $35,398 Bridgeville, DE $35,481 Camden Wyoming, DE $35,658 Cheswold, DE $35,747

Clayton, DE $35,748 Dagsboro, DE $35,337 Delmar, DE $35,280 Ellendale, DE $35,387 Felton, DE $35,586 Fenwick Island, DE $35,344 Frankford, DE $35,283 Frederica, DE $35,622

Georgetown, DE $35,323 Greenwood, DE $35,487 Harbeson, DE $35,361 Harrington, DE $35,541 Hartly, DE $35,652 Houston, DE $35,491 Kenton, DE $35,750 Laurel, DE $35,302

Yorklyn, DE $35,626

Screening Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Screening Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Screening Officer positions in Biotechnology or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Screening Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Screening Officer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$42,792	$21.0	20%
Business Services	$41,009	$20.0	15%
Construction	$39,939	$19.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$39,226	$19.0	10%
Healthcare	$38,512	$19.0	8%

Screening Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Screening Officer'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

$33,293

Average $35,660/year

$38,296

$2,774

Average $2,972/month

$3,191

$640

Average $686/week

$736

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,296	$3,191	$736	$18
Average	$35,660	$2,972	$686	$17
25th Percentile	$33,293	$2,774	$640	$16

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