Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Delaware
Ranked #5 of 51 · DE
17.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $93,210 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $92,970
Employment 1,800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $62,470P25 $75,550 Median $92,970P75 $102,530P90 $130,870
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Delaware earn between $62,470 and $130,870. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Delaware is $93,210, about 17.7% above the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Delaware
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $82,310 | $86,910 | 370 |