Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Delaware | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $92,970 | $79,739 | +17% |
| Median hourly wage | $44.70 | $38.34 | +17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $93,156.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Police Officer in Delaware is $92,970, or about $44.70 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Police Officers is $79,739. Delaware is +17% above the national median.
Entry-level police officers in Delaware typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,800 police officer jobs on record and a median salary of $92,970, Delaware offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.