Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Delaware
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Delaware
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Delaware earn a median salary of $80,270 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.2% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 700 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Delaware, with salaries ranging from $79,620 to $80,920 depending on location.
$80,270
Avg median salary in Delaware
$80,920
Highest paying metro
$79,620
Lowest paying metro
700
Employed in Delaware
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Delaware
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $80,920 | $62,050 | $97,550 | 360 |
| Sussex Delaware | $79,620 | $69,440 | $88,120 | 340 |