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Police Officer Salary in Delaware (2026)
$44.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,329/year ($5,777/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $92,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,800 Police Officer jobs in Delaware (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Police Officer salary of $92,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $69,329 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $92,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,623 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,112 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$4,905 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,329 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,777 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Delaware paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Delaware?
- The median Police Officer salary in Delaware is $92,970 per year ($44.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,550 and $102,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $92,970, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $69,329 per year ($5,777 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 1,800 Police Officer jobs in Delaware in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Delaware state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Delaware.