Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Delaware

In Delaware, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $44.70 an hour ($92,970 a year). About 1,800 people work in this job there.

$44.70Median hourly pay

$75,550–$102,530Middle half of workers, yearly

1,800People in this job in Delaware

That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($76,210). Delaware ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Delaware

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$30.03	$62,470
25% of workers	$36.32	$75,550
Half of workers (median)	$44.70	$92,970
75% of workers	$49.29	$102,530
90% of workers	$62.92	$130,870

Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for police and sheriff's patrol officers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Delaware

Job	Median yearly pay
Security Guards	$36,360
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$65,880

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.