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

How does experience change A Corporal's salary?

A Corporal's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $77,095, a Corporal (0-5 years)earns $84,782, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $108,812, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $132,493,

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 $93,713, California $93,357, Massachusetts $92,113. 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: $90,928; Police Corporal: $81,317; Army Corporal: $70,921; Correctional Corporal: $59,178.

Corporal Salary in Delaware

How much does a Corporal make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Corporal in Delaware is $85,715 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): $109,935
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,524 to $98,392
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,335

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Corporal Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,392	$8,199	$1,892	$47
Average	$85,715	$7,143	$1,648	$41
25th Percentile	$74,524	$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: $93,713.
California: $93,357.
Massachusetts: $92,113.

District of Columbia $93,713 California $93,357 Massachusetts $92,113 Washington $91,775 New Jersey $91,741 Alaska $91,622 Connecticut $90,454 New York $89,980

Hawaii $88,465 Rhode Island $87,754 Maryland $87,272 Minnesota $86,612 Colorado $86,358 Illinois $86,273 Oregon $85,952 Delaware $85,715

New Hampshire $85,566 Virginia $85,232 Pennsylvania $84,259 Nevada $83,768 North Dakota $83,607 Michigan $83,353 Wisconsin $83,260 Vermont $83,074

Texas $82,557 Maine $82,524 Arizona $82,473 Ohio $82,414 Georgia $81,635 Indiana $81,246 Wyoming $81,169 Utah $81,051

Iowa $81,000 Kansas $80,594 Louisiana $80,475 North Carolina $80,433 Missouri $80,416 Florida $80,086 Montana $79,908 Nebraska $79,739

Kentucky $79,646 South Carolina $79,307 Tennessee $79,096 Idaho $79,011 New Mexico $78,393 Oklahoma $78,258 Alabama $77,758 South Dakota $76,920

Arkansas $76,463 West Virginia $76,218 Mississippi $75,482

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: $85,329
Little Creek: $85,953
Magnolia: $85,830

Lincoln, DE $85,329 Little Creek, DE $85,953 Magnolia, DE $85,830 Milford, DE $85,545 Marydel, DE $85,686 Millsboro, DE $84,971 Millville, DE $85,102 Milton, DE $85,249

Nassau, DE $85,311 Ocean View, DE $85,087 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,251 Seaford, DE $85,299 Selbyville, DE $84,946 Smyrna, DE $86,012 Viola, DE $85,616 Woodside, DE $85,847

Bear, DE $85,649 Newark, DE $85,616 Claymont, DE $85,792 Delaware City, DE $85,702 Hockessin, DE $85,609 Kirkwood, DE $85,686 Middletown, DE $85,719 Montchanin, DE $85,628

New Castle, DE $85,641 Odessa, DE $85,761 Port Penn, DE $85,819 Rockland, DE $85,637 Saint Georges, DE $85,692 Townsend, DE $85,824 Winterthur, DE $85,647 Lewes, DE $85,282

Wilmington, DE $85,613 Dover, DE $85,953 Dover Afb, DE $85,500 Bethany Beach, DE $84,998 Bethel, DE $85,086 Bridgeville, DE $85,286 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,711 Cheswold, DE $85,925

Clayton, DE $85,928 Dagsboro, DE $84,938 Delmar, DE $84,802 Ellendale, DE $85,059 Felton, DE $85,538 Fenwick Island, DE $84,957 Frankford, DE $84,809 Frederica, DE $85,623

Georgetown, DE $84,906 Greenwood, DE $85,300 Harbeson, DE $84,997 Harrington, DE $85,430 Hartly, DE $85,696 Houston, DE $85,308 Kenton, DE $85,932 Laurel, DE $84,855

Yorklyn, DE $85,634

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 June 01, 2026

$74,524

Average $85,715/year

$98,392

$6,210

Average $7,143/month

$8,199

$1,433

Average $1,648/week

$1,892

$36

Average $41/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,392	$8,199	$1,892	$47
Average	$85,715	$7,143	$1,648	$41
25th Percentile	$74,524	$6,210	$1,433	$36

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