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

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Soldier roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Soldier's salary?

A Soldier's salary grows with experience: a Collections Representative I (0-1 years)earns $40,106, a Soldier (1-3 years)earns $44,681, a Collections Representative III (3-5 years)earns $49,446, a Collections Supervisor (5+ years)earns $68,801, a VP of Collections (5+ years)earns $240,603,

What are the highest paying states for a Soldier?

Soldier salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Soldier roles are District of Columbia $49,247, California $49,061, Massachusetts $48,407. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Soldier roles make?

Salaries for Soldier level roles vary by specialization: Combat Soldier: $49,297; Enlisted Soldier: $47,937; Marine Soldier: $46,011; Infantry Soldier: $42,562; Us Army Soldier: $40,385.

Soldier Salary in Delaware

How much does a Soldier make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Soldier in Delaware is $45,044 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,465
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,921 to $49,975
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,167

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Soldier Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,975	$4,165	$961	$24
Average	$45,044	$3,754	$866	$22
25th Percentile	$40,921	$3,410	$787	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Soldier Salaries

A Soldier'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 Experience Level Affects Soldier Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Soldier's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,106
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,681
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,446
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,801
Expert (over 8 years): $240,603

Levels	Salary
Collectio... Level Soldier	$40,106
Soldier Level Soldier	$44,681
Collectio... Level Soldier	$49,446
Collectio... Level Soldier	$68,801
VP of Col... Level Soldier	$240,603

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How Do Soldier 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 Soldiers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,247.
California: $49,061.
Massachusetts: $48,407.

District of Columbia $49,247 California $49,061 Massachusetts $48,407 Washington $48,229 New Jersey $48,211 Alaska $48,149 Connecticut $47,535 New York $47,286

Hawaii $46,490 Rhode Island $46,116 Maryland $45,863 Minnesota $45,516 Colorado $45,382 Illinois $45,338 Oregon $45,169 Delaware $45,044

New Hampshire $44,966 Virginia $44,791 Pennsylvania $44,279 Nevada $44,021 North Dakota $43,937 Michigan $43,803 Wisconsin $43,754 Vermont $43,656

Texas $43,385 Maine $43,367 Arizona $43,341 Ohio $43,309 Georgia $42,900 Indiana $42,696 Wyoming $42,656 Utah $42,593

Iowa $42,567 Kansas $42,353 Louisiana $42,291 North Carolina $42,269 Missouri $42,260 Florida $42,086 Montana $41,993 Nebraska $41,904

Kentucky $41,855 South Carolina $41,677 Tennessee $41,566 Idaho $41,521 New Mexico $41,197 Oklahoma $41,125 Alabama $40,863 South Dakota $40,423

Arkansas $40,183 West Virginia $40,054 Mississippi $39,667

Top Paying Cities for Soldiers

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: $44,841
Little Creek: $45,170
Magnolia: $45,105

Lincoln, DE $44,841 Little Creek, DE $45,170 Magnolia, DE $45,105 Milford, DE $44,955 Marydel, DE $45,029 Millsboro, DE $44,653 Millville, DE $44,722 Milton, DE $44,799

Nassau, DE $44,832 Ocean View, DE $44,714 Rehoboth Beach, DE $44,800 Seaford, DE $44,826 Selbyville, DE $44,640 Smyrna, DE $45,201 Viola, DE $44,992 Woodside, DE $45,113

Bear, DE $45,009 Newark, DE $44,992 Claymont, DE $45,085 Delaware City, DE $45,037 Hockessin, DE $44,988 Kirkwood, DE $45,029 Middletown, DE $45,046 Montchanin, DE $44,999

New Castle, DE $45,005 Odessa, DE $45,069 Port Penn, DE $45,099 Rockland, DE $45,003 Saint Georges, DE $45,032 Townsend, DE $45,101 Winterthur, DE $45,009 Lewes, DE $44,817

Wilmington, DE $44,991 Dover, DE $45,170 Dover Afb, DE $44,932 Bethany Beach, DE $44,667 Bethel, DE $44,714 Bridgeville, DE $44,819 Camden Wyoming, DE $45,042 Cheswold, DE $45,155

Clayton, DE $45,156 Dagsboro, DE $44,636 Delmar, DE $44,565 Ellendale, DE $44,700 Felton, DE $44,952 Fenwick Island, DE $44,646 Frankford, DE $44,568 Frederica, DE $44,996

Georgetown, DE $44,619 Greenwood, DE $44,826 Harbeson, DE $44,667 Harrington, DE $44,895 Hartly, DE $45,034 Houston, DE $44,831 Kenton, DE $45,158 Laurel, DE $44,593

Yorklyn, DE $45,002

Soldier Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Soldier roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Soldier positions in Media or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Soldier as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Soldier

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$56,305	$27.0	25%
Business Services	$54,053	$26.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$53,152	$26.0	18%
Biotechnology	$51,801	$25.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$50,449	$24.0	12%

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

Understanding how a Soldier'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

$40,921

Average $45,044/year

$49,975

$3,410

Average $3,754/month

$4,165

$787

Average $866/week

$961

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,975	$4,165	$961	$24
Average	$45,044	$3,754	$866	$22
25th Percentile	$40,921	$3,410	$787	$20

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