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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Delaware

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Delaware make a median of $86,710 a year, or about $41.69 an hour. The range runs from $58K at the entry level to $105K 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.

$87K
Median annual
$41.69/hr
Hourly rate
$58K
Entry level (10th %)
$105K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $87K get you in Delaware?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,409/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,448/mo
Rent as % of take-home26.8% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$88,924/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,961/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Delaware

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $57,860, 25th percentile $67,360, median $86,710, 75th percentile $103,850, 90th percentile $105,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$58K25th$67KMedian$87K75th$104K90th$105K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $57,860, 25th percentile $67,360, median $86,710, 75th percentile $103,850, 90th percentile $105,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $87K. Top earners bring in $105K or more, a $47K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make in Delaware?

The median is $86,710 a year, that works out to about $42 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $57,860, and experienced first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers can clear $105,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $87K enough to live in Delaware?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,409/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 26.8% 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 firefighting and prevention workers 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 firefighting and prevention workers salary is worth about $88,924 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers 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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