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

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

How does experience change A Sergeant's salary?

A Sergeant's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $77,171, a Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $84,863, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $108,911, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $132,622,

What are the highest paying states for a Sergeant?

Sergeant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sergeant roles are District of Columbia $93,808, California $93,453, Massachusetts $92,207. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sergeant roles make?

Salaries for Sergeant level roles vary by specialization: Security Sergeant: $248,920; Sergeant Major: $83,637; Police Sergeant: $83,556; Correctional Sergeant: $79,536; Technical Sergeant: $77,550.

Sergeant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sergeant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sergeant in Delaware is $85,802 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,205
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,590 to $98,575
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,383

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Sergeant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,575	$8,215	$1,896	$47
Average	$85,802	$7,150	$1,650	$41
25th Percentile	$74,590	$6,216	$1,434	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Sergeant Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $93,808.
California: $93,453.
Massachusetts: $92,207.

District of Columbia $93,808 California $93,453 Massachusetts $92,207 Washington $91,868 New Jersey $91,834 Alaska $91,716 Connecticut $90,546 New York $90,072

Hawaii $88,555 Rhode Island $87,844 Maryland $87,361 Minnesota $86,700 Colorado $86,446 Illinois $86,361 Oregon $86,039 Delaware $85,802

New Hampshire $85,653 Virginia $85,319 Pennsylvania $84,345 Nevada $83,853 North Dakota $83,692 Michigan $83,438 Wisconsin $83,345 Vermont $83,158

Texas $82,642 Maine $82,608 Arizona $82,557 Ohio $82,498 Georgia $81,718 Indiana $81,328 Wyoming $81,252 Utah $81,133

Iowa $81,083 Kansas $80,676 Louisiana $80,557 North Carolina $80,515 Missouri $80,498 Florida $80,168 Montana $79,990 Nebraska $79,820

Kentucky $79,727 South Carolina $79,388 Tennessee $79,176 Idaho $79,092 New Mexico $78,473 Oklahoma $78,337 Alabama $77,838 South Dakota $76,999

Arkansas $76,541 West Virginia $76,296 Mississippi $75,558

Top Paying Cities for Sergeants

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: $85,415
Little Creek: $86,041
Magnolia: $85,917

Lincoln, DE $85,415 Little Creek, DE $86,041 Magnolia, DE $85,917 Milford, DE $85,632 Marydel, DE $85,773 Millsboro, DE $85,057 Millville, DE $85,188 Milton, DE $85,336

Nassau, DE $85,398 Ocean View, DE $85,174 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,338 Seaford, DE $85,386 Selbyville, DE $85,033 Smyrna, DE $86,100 Viola, DE $85,704 Woodside, DE $85,934

Bear, DE $85,736 Newark, DE $85,704 Claymont, DE $85,879 Delaware City, DE $85,789 Hockessin, DE $85,696 Kirkwood, DE $85,773 Middletown, DE $85,806 Montchanin, DE $85,715

New Castle, DE $85,728 Odessa, DE $85,848 Port Penn, DE $85,906 Rockland, DE $85,724 Saint Georges, DE $85,779 Townsend, DE $85,911 Winterthur, DE $85,734 Lewes, DE $85,369

Wilmington, DE $85,700 Dover, DE $86,041 Dover Afb, DE $85,587 Bethany Beach, DE $85,084 Bethel, DE $85,172 Bridgeville, DE $85,373 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,798 Cheswold, DE $86,013

Clayton, DE $86,015 Dagsboro, DE $85,025 Delmar, DE $84,888 Ellendale, DE $85,146 Felton, DE $85,626 Fenwick Island, DE $85,044 Frankford, DE $84,895 Frederica, DE $85,710

Georgetown, DE $84,993 Greenwood, DE $85,387 Harbeson, DE $85,083 Harrington, DE $85,517 Hartly, DE $85,783 Houston, DE $85,395 Kenton, DE $86,020 Laurel, DE $84,942

Yorklyn, DE $85,721

Sergeant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Sergeant 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, Sergeant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Sergeant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Sergeant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$98,672	$47.0	15%

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

Understanding how a Sergeant'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

$74,590

Average $85,802/year

$98,575

$6,216

Average $7,150/month

$8,215

$1,434

Average $1,650/week

$1,896

$36

Average $41/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,575	$8,215	$1,896	$47
Average	$85,802	$7,150	$1,650	$41
25th Percentile	$74,590	$6,216	$1,434	$36

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