As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Sergeant in Bear, DE is $81,558, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,568 weekly, or $6,797 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Sergeant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Sergeant in Bear, DE vary widely, spanning from $60,851 to $104,377. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,719) and 75th percentile ($93,502), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,377 per year. This $22,783 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or SOP, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Bear Correctional Sergeant often earn 1.3% higher than national averages. However, Bear currently ranks 290 statewide for Correctional Sergeant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Sergeant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $60,851 Bear, DE January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $70,719 Bear, DE January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $81,558 Bear, DE January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $93,502 Bear, DE January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Sergeant Salary $104,377 Bear, DE January 01, 2026
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About Bear, Delaware    Bear is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 19,371 at the 2010 census. Originally a sma....More

Bear, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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