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

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

How does experience change A Sheriff's salary?

A Sheriff's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $75,371, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $82,878, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $106,359, a Sheriff (5-10 years)earns $129,523,

What are the highest paying states for a Sheriff?

Sheriff salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sheriff roles are District of Columbia $142,652, California $142,111, Massachusetts $140,217. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sheriff roles make?

Salaries for Sheriff level roles vary by specialization: Deputy Sheriff Lateral: $131,655; Deputy Sheriff: $130,590; Sheriff/Police Chief: $130,589; Reserve Deputy Sheriff: $127,911; Sheriff Captain: $95,219.

Sheriff Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sheriff make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sheriff in Delaware is $130,476 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $155,237
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,693 to $143,437
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,054

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Sheriff Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,437	$11,953	$2,758	$69
Average	$130,476	$10,873	$2,509	$63
25th Percentile	$117,693	$9,808	$2,263	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Sheriff Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $142,652.
California: $142,111.
Massachusetts: $140,217.

District of Columbia $142,652 California $142,111 Massachusetts $140,217 Washington $139,701 New Jersey $139,650 Alaska $139,469 Connecticut $137,691 New York $136,970

Hawaii $134,664 Rhode Island $133,581 Maryland $132,847 Minnesota $131,842 Colorado $131,455 Illinois $131,327 Oregon $130,837 Delaware $130,476

New Hampshire $130,250 Virginia $129,742 Pennsylvania $128,260 Nevada $127,513 North Dakota $127,268 Michigan $126,882 Wisconsin $126,740 Vermont $126,456

Texas $125,671 Maine $125,619 Arizona $125,542 Ohio $125,452 Georgia $124,266 Indiana $123,674 Wyoming $123,558 Utah $123,377

Iowa $123,300 Kansas $122,681 Louisiana $122,501 North Carolina $122,437 Missouri $122,411 Florida $121,908 Montana $121,638 Nebraska $121,380

Kentucky $121,238 South Carolina $120,723 Tennessee $120,401 Idaho $120,272 New Mexico $119,332 Oklahoma $119,125 Alabama $118,365 South Dakota $117,090

Arkansas $116,394 West Virginia $116,020 Mississippi $114,900

Top Paying Cities for Sherifves

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: $129,889
Little Creek: $130,840
Magnolia: $130,651

Lincoln, DE $129,889 Little Creek, DE $130,840 Magnolia, DE $130,651 Milford, DE $130,219 Marydel, DE $130,432 Millsboro, DE $129,344 Millville, DE $129,543 Milton, DE $129,768

Nassau, DE $129,862 Ocean View, DE $129,522 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,770 Seaford, DE $129,844 Selbyville, DE $129,306 Smyrna, DE $130,930 Viola, DE $130,327 Woodside, DE $130,677

Bear, DE $130,376 Newark, DE $130,327 Claymont, DE $130,594 Delaware City, DE $130,457 Hockessin, DE $130,315 Kirkwood, DE $130,432 Middletown, DE $130,483 Montchanin, DE $130,345

New Castle, DE $130,364 Odessa, DE $130,547 Port Penn, DE $130,635 Rockland, DE $130,358 Saint Georges, DE $130,441 Townsend, DE $130,642 Winterthur, DE $130,373 Lewes, DE $129,818

Wilmington, DE $130,322 Dover, DE $130,840 Dover Afb, DE $130,150 Bethany Beach, DE $129,385 Bethel, DE $129,519 Bridgeville, DE $129,824 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,471 Cheswold, DE $130,797

Clayton, DE $130,801 Dagsboro, DE $129,295 Delmar, DE $129,087 Ellendale, DE $129,479 Felton, DE $130,208 Fenwick Island, DE $129,323 Frankford, DE $129,098 Frederica, DE $130,337

Georgetown, DE $129,246 Greenwood, DE $129,845 Harbeson, DE $129,384 Harrington, DE $130,043 Hartly, DE $130,448 Houston, DE $129,858 Kenton, DE $130,807 Laurel, DE $129,169

Yorklyn, DE $130,354

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

Understanding how a Sheriff'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 August 01, 2026

$117,693

Average $130,476/year

$143,437

$9,808

Average $10,873/month

$11,953

$2,263

Average $2,509/week

$2,758

$57

Average $63/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,437	$11,953	$2,758	$69
Average	$130,476	$10,873	$2,509	$63
25th Percentile	$117,693	$9,808	$2,263	$57

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