What are the main factors that influence a Corporal'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 Corporal?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Corporal roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Corporal's salary?

A Corporal's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $77,102, a Corporal (0-5 years)earns $84,786, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $108,813, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $132,503,

What are the highest paying states for a Corporal?

Corporal salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Corporal roles are District of Columbia $93,724, California $93,369, Massachusetts $92,124. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Corporal roles make?

Salaries for Corporal level roles vary by specialization: Security Corporal: $90,944; Police Corporal: $81,320; Army Corporal: $70,936; Correctional Corporal: $59,189.

Corporal Salary in Delaware

How much does a Corporal make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Corporal in Delaware is $85,725 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,106
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,523 to $98,487
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,325

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Corporal Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,487	$8,207	$1,894	$47
Average	$85,725	$7,144	$1,649	$41
25th Percentile	$74,523	$6,210	$1,433	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Corporal Salaries

A Corporal'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 Corporal 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 Corporals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,724.
California: $93,369.
Massachusetts: $92,124.

District of Columbia $93,724 California $93,369 Massachusetts $92,124 Washington $91,786 New Jersey $91,752 Alaska $91,633 Connecticut $90,465 New York $89,991

Hawaii $88,476 Rhode Island $87,765 Maryland $87,282 Minnesota $86,622 Colorado $86,368 Illinois $86,283 Oregon $85,962 Delaware $85,725

New Hampshire $85,576 Virginia $85,242 Pennsylvania $84,269 Nevada $83,778 North Dakota $83,617 Michigan $83,363 Wisconsin $83,270 Vermont $83,084

Texas $82,567 Maine $82,533 Arizona $82,483 Ohio $82,423 Georgia $81,645 Indiana $81,255 Wyoming $81,179 Utah $81,061

Iowa $81,010 Kansas $80,603 Louisiana $80,485 North Carolina $80,443 Missouri $80,426 Florida $80,096 Montana $79,918 Nebraska $79,748

Kentucky $79,655 South Carolina $79,317 Tennessee $79,105 Idaho $79,020 New Mexico $78,403 Oklahoma $78,267 Alabama $77,768 South Dakota $76,930

Arkansas $76,473 West Virginia $76,227 Mississippi $75,491

Top Paying Cities for Corporals

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: $85,339
Little Creek: $85,963
Magnolia: $85,840

Lincoln, DE $85,339 Little Creek, DE $85,963 Magnolia, DE $85,840 Milford, DE $85,555 Marydel, DE $85,696 Millsboro, DE $84,981 Millville, DE $85,112 Milton, DE $85,259

Nassau, DE $85,321 Ocean View, DE $85,097 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,261 Seaford, DE $85,309 Selbyville, DE $84,956 Smyrna, DE $86,023 Viola, DE $85,627 Woodside, DE $85,857

Bear, DE $85,659 Newark, DE $85,627 Claymont, DE $85,802 Delaware City, DE $85,712 Hockessin, DE $85,619 Kirkwood, DE $85,696 Middletown, DE $85,729 Montchanin, DE $85,638

New Castle, DE $85,651 Odessa, DE $85,771 Port Penn, DE $85,829 Rockland, DE $85,647 Saint Georges, DE $85,702 Townsend, DE $85,834 Winterthur, DE $85,657 Lewes, DE $85,292

Wilmington, DE $85,623 Dover, DE $85,963 Dover Afb, DE $85,511 Bethany Beach, DE $85,008 Bethel, DE $85,096 Bridgeville, DE $85,296 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,721 Cheswold, DE $85,936

Clayton, DE $85,938 Dagsboro, DE $84,949 Delmar, DE $84,812 Ellendale, DE $85,070 Felton, DE $85,549 Fenwick Island, DE $84,967 Frankford, DE $84,819 Frederica, DE $85,633

Georgetown, DE $84,916 Greenwood, DE $85,310 Harbeson, DE $85,007 Harrington, DE $85,440 Hartly, DE $85,706 Houston, DE $85,318 Kenton, DE $85,942 Laurel, DE $84,866

Yorklyn, DE $85,644

Corporal Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Corporal roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Corporal positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Corporal as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Corporal

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$98,583	$47.0	15%

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

Understanding how a Corporal'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

$74,523

Average $85,725/year

$98,487

$6,210

Average $7,144/month

$8,207

$1,433

Average $1,649/week

$1,894

$36

Average $41/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,487	$8,207	$1,894	$47
Average	$85,725	$7,144	$1,649	$41
25th Percentile	$74,523	$6,210	$1,433	$36

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