How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Delaware?
$92,970a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Delaware. That is $44.70 an hour or $7,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.70
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,470Median: $92,970Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,470 | $30.03 | |
| 25th | $75,550 | $36.32 | |
| Median | $92,970 | $44.70 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.29 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.92 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $89,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 3. Illinois | $100,500 |
| 4. Alaska | $99,130 |
| 5. Colorado | $97,350 |
| 6. Delaware | $92,970 |
| 7. New York | $92,790 |
| 8. New Jersey | $92,610 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $88,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $44.70 ($92,970 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $92,970 against $76,210 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Delaware rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Delaware ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $89,580 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.