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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Delaware

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Delaware make a median of $79,960 a year, or about $38.44 an hour. The range runs from $57K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$80K
Median annual
$38.44/hr
Hourly rate
$57K
Entry level (10th %)
$97K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $80K get you in Delaware?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,051/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,448/mo
Rent as % of take-home28.7% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$82,002/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,603/mo

About first-line supervisors of correctional officers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 53,390
Delaware employed: 250
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Delaware

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $57,420, 25th percentile $74,040, median $79,960, 75th percentile $86,970, 90th percentile $97,120. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$57K25th$74KMedian$80K75th$87K90th$97K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $57,420, 25th percentile $74,040, median $79,960, 75th percentile $86,970, 90th percentile $97,120. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of correctional officers (10th percentile) start around $57K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make in Delaware?

The median is $79,960 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $57,420, and experienced first-line supervisors of correctional officers can clear $97,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $80K enough to live in Delaware?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,051/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 28.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary go in Delaware?

Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary is worth about $82,002 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of correctional officers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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