Government Jobs in Delaware: Employers & Pay

334

local governments (2022)

counties

cities, towns and townships

255

special districts

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Delaware state government pay plan

Delaware Department of Human Resources, Classification and Compensation publishes the classification and pay plan for Delaware state employees: 1,021 job classes and 254 pay grades, effective July 12, 2026. Below are the classes that match GovJobsWiki jobs, with annual ranges converted from the plan's published rates.

Job	Classes in the DE plan	Annual range
911 Dispatcher / Public Safety Telecommunicator	Communications Dispatcher 1 class	$33,143 – $49,715
Agricultural Inspector	Agricultural Inspector 1 class	$39,934 – $59,900
Bank / Financial Examiner	Bank Examiner I–IV 4 classes	$46,039 – $92,536
Child Protective Services (CPS) Caseworker	Family Service Specialist, Senior Family Service Specialist 2 classes	$40,057 – $63,739
Child Support Officer	Child Support Specialist I–III 3 classes	$39,934 – $72,174
Civil Engineer (DOT / city / county)	Engineer I–VI 6 classes	$52,251 – $152,598
Correctional Counselor / Case Manager	Correctional Counselor, Senior Correctional Counselor 2 classes	$47,018 – $63,739
Correctional Officer (state prison)	Correctional Officer 1 class	$59,580 – $78,790
Custodian (schools & public buildings)	Custodial Worker, Housekeeper, Senior Custodial Worker 3 classes	$30,730 – $43,906
Environmental Compliance Inspector	Environmental Compliance Specialist, Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 classes	$33,143 – $59,900
Environmental Scientist (government)	Environmental Scientist I–V, Environmental Specialist I–V 10 classes	$42,493 – $111,496
Epidemiologist	Epidemiologist I–IV 4 classes	$54,482 – $118,643
Fire Inspector / Fire Marshal	Fire Inspector, Fire Protection Specialist I–IV, Deputy Fire Marshal IV–III 10 classes	$35,906 – $129,520
Fleet Mechanic (city/county)	Equipment Mechanic I–IV 4 classes	$34,145 – $68,253
Food Safety Inspector (USDA / state)	Meat Inspector I–II 2 classes	$37,618 – $67,987
Forester	Forester, Senior Forester 2 classes	$48,116 – $81,722
Government Auditor	Internal Auditor I–III 3 classes	$42,493 – $81,722
Health Inspector / Environmental Health Specialist	Environmental Health Specialist I–III 3 classes	$39,934 – $81,722
Heavy Equipment Operator (government)	Equipment Operator I–IV 4 classes	$33,859 – $68,253
Hydrologist	Hydrologist I–VI 6 classes	$50,231 – $156,013
IRS Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner	Tax Auditor I–IV 4 classes	$42,493 – $98,467
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government)	Senior Clerk 1 class	$31,146 – $46,720
Parole Officer	Probation and Parole Officer I–II, Senior Probation and Parole Officer 3 classes	$68,969 – $114,384
Policy / Management Analyst	Management Analyst I–III 3 classes	$39,934 – $86,963
Probation Officer	Juvenile Probation and Parole Officer, Probation and Parole Officer I–II, Senior Probation and Parole Officer 4 classes	$53,872 – $114,384
Public Information Officer	Public Information Officer 1 class	$42,493 – $63,739
Toll Collector	Toll Collector 1 class	$26,500 – $32,613
Urban / City Planner	Planner I–V, Principal Planner 6 classes	$42,493 – $104,779
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I–III 3 classes	$42,493 – $81,722

Classes are matched to jobs by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Source: Delaware Department of Human Resources, Classification and Compensation, Delaware classification plan (class report) and FY2027 pay grade tables. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Public employers in Delaware

Fire departments · 34

Employer	City	Career firefighters	Website
Wilmington Fire Department	Wilmington	156	Official site
Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.	New Castle	68	Official site
Christiana Fire Company	Christiana	20	Official site
Lewes Volunteer Fire Department	Lewes	17	Official site
Millville Volunteer Fire Company	Millville	16	Official site
Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company	Rehoboth Beach	15	Official site
Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company	Bethany Beach	12	Official site
Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown	Middletown	11	Official site
Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.	Seaford	10	Official site
Claymont Fire Company	Claymont	9	Official site

All 34 fire departments in Delaware →

Transit agencies · 2

Employer	City	Vehicles operated directly	Website
Delaware Transit Corporation	Dover	413	Official site
Cape May Lewes Ferry	New Castle	3	Official site

All 2 transit agencies in Delaware →

School districts · 19

Employer	City	Teachers (FTE)	Website
Red Clay Consolidated School District	Wilmington	1,045	Official site
Christina School District	Newark	1,039	Official site
Appoquinimink School District	Odessa	880	Official site
Indian River School District	Selbyville	782	Official site
Brandywine School District	Wilmington	745	Official site
Colonial School District	New Castle	595	Official site
Caesar Rodney School District	Wyoming	546	Official site
Cape Henlopen School District	Lewes	531	Official site
Smyrna School District	Smyrna	362	Official site
Capital School District	Dover	348	Official site

All 19 school districts in Delaware →

Police departments · 41

Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 41 police departments in Delaware →

Campus police departments · 2

College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 2 campus police departments in Delaware →

Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay for government jobs in Delaware

Median wage in Delaware for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.

Job	Workers in DE	Median in DE	National, government
Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141	14,290	$99,520	$100,490
Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141	14,290	$99,520	$100,490
School Nurse SOC 29-1141	14,290	$99,520	$100,490
VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141	14,290	$99,520	$100,490
Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011	9,220	$35,320	$39,640
IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051	7,470	$48,190	$45,860
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061	7,230	$42,740	$46,170
Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011	6,570	$95,020	$81,390
Government Auditor SOC 13-2011	6,570	$95,020	$81,390
Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014	6,320	$47,970	$48,290
School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014	6,320	$47,970	$48,290
ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2031	5,360	$77,960	$74,220
High School Teacher SOC 25-2031	5,360	$77,960	$74,220
Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045	5,040	$37,830	$36,990
City / County Manager SOC 11-1021	5,000	$137,220	$137,300
Parks / Grounds Maintenance Worker SOC 37-3011	4,130	$37,350	$40,080
Policy / Management Analyst SOC 13-1111	4,120	$99,480	$96,570
Program Analyst (federal) SOC 13-1111	4,120	$99,480	$96,570
Government Attorney (agency counsel) SOC 23-1011	2,920	$173,510	$134,680
Prosecutor / Assistant District Attorney SOC 23-1011	2,920	$173,510	$134,680
Public Defender SOC 23-1011	2,920	$173,510	$134,680
Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021	2,900	$75,920	$65,310
Public School Teacher (hub) SOC 25-2021	2,900	$75,920	$65,310
Human Resources Specialist (government) SOC 13-1071	2,720	$77,700	$80,330
School Cafeteria / Food Service Worker SOC 35-2012	2,680	$44,080	$36,180
Middle School Teacher SOC 25-2022	2,350	$67,780	$65,300
Environmental Compliance Inspector SOC 13-1041	2,150	$91,050	$80,810
OSHA / Workplace Safety Inspector SOC 13-1041	2,150	$91,050	$80,810
Public Pre-K Teacher SOC 25-2011	2,000	$36,360	$60,040
Border Patrol Agent SOC 33-3051	1,800	$92,970	$76,300

Several jobs can share one occupation code.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Government jobs in Delaware