What are the main factors that influence a Product Development Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Product Development Manager's salary?

A Product Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Product Development Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $135,256, a Product Development Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $163,147, a Product Development Manager (10+ years)earns $144,092, a Product Development Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $183,553, a Product Development Director (10+ years)earns $224,245,

What are the highest paying states for a Product Development Manager?

Product Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Product Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $157,181, California $156,585, Massachusetts $154,498. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Product Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Product Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Product Development Senior Manager: $180,840; Senior Manager of Product Development: $180,840; Product Development Analyst V: $160,736; Product Development Design Manager: $146,700; Manager of Technical Product Development: $142,000.

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Product Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Product Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Product Development Manager in Delaware is $144,092 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, a Product Development Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $165,182
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,948 to $155,132
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,981

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Product Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,132	$12,928	$2,983	$75
Average	$144,092	$12,008	$2,771	$69
25th Percentile	$130,948	$10,912	$2,518	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Product Development Manager Salaries

A Product Development Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Product Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product Development Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Product Development Analyst IV (7+ years): $135,256
Product Development Analyst V (7-10 years): $163,147
Product Development Manager (10+ years): $144,092
Product Development Senior Manager (10+ years): $183,553
Product Development Director (10+ years): $224,245

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Product Development Analyst IV	7+ years	$135,256
Product Development Analyst V	7-10 years	$163,147
Product Development Manager	10+ years	$144,092
Product Development Senior Manager	10+ years	$183,553
Product Development Director	10+ years	$224,245

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How Do Product Development Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Product Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $157,181.
California: $156,585.
Massachusetts: $154,498.

District of Columbia $157,181 California $156,585 Massachusetts $154,498 Washington $153,930 New Jersey $153,874 Alaska $153,675 Connecticut $151,716 New York $150,921

Hawaii $148,380 Rhode Island $147,187 Maryland $146,378 Minnesota $145,271 Colorado $144,845 Illinois $144,703 Oregon $144,163 Delaware $143,766

New Hampshire $143,516 Virginia $142,957 Pennsylvania $141,324 Nevada $140,501 North Dakota $140,231 Michigan $139,805 Wisconsin $139,649 Vermont $139,337

Texas $138,471 Maine $138,414 Arizona $138,329 Ohio $138,229 Georgia $136,923 Indiana $136,270 Wyoming $136,143 Utah $135,944

Iowa $135,859 Kansas $135,177 Louisiana $134,978 North Carolina $134,907 Missouri $134,879 Florida $134,325 Montana $134,027 Nebraska $133,743

Kentucky $133,587 South Carolina $133,019 Tennessee $132,664 Idaho $132,522 New Mexico $131,486 Oklahoma $131,259 Alabama $130,421 South Dakota $129,016

Arkansas $128,249 West Virginia $127,838 Mississippi $126,603

Top Paying Cities for Product Development Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $148,791
Little Creek: $147,414
Magnolia: $148,025

Lincoln, DE $148,791 Little Creek, DE $147,414 Magnolia, DE $148,025 Milford, DE $148,791 Marydel, DE $146,861 Millsboro, DE $148,791 Millville, DE $149,785 Milton, DE $148,791

Nassau, DE $148,791 Ocean View, DE $149,785 Rehoboth Beach, DE $149,785 Seaford, DE $147,230 Selbyville, DE $149,785 Smyrna, DE $146,690 Viola, DE $148,025 Woodside, DE $147,599

Bear, DE $145,611 Newark, DE $145,668 Claymont, DE $145,782 Delaware City, DE $145,668 Hockessin, DE $145,782 Kirkwood, DE $145,668 Middletown, DE $146,392 Montchanin, DE $145,782

New Castle, DE $145,782 Odessa, DE $146,591 Port Penn, DE $145,271 Rockland, DE $145,782 Saint Georges, DE $145,668 Townsend, DE $146,378 Winterthur, DE $145,782 Lewes, DE $148,791

Wilmington, DE $145,782 Dover, DE $147,343 Dover Afb, DE $147,684 Bethany Beach, DE $149,785 Bethel, DE $147,230 Bridgeville, DE $148,791 Camden Wyoming, DE $147,500 Cheswold, DE $147,003

Clayton, DE $146,634 Dagsboro, DE $149,785 Delmar, DE $147,230 Ellendale, DE $148,791 Felton, DE $148,791 Fenwick Island, DE $149,785 Frankford, DE $149,785 Frederica, DE $148,791

Georgetown, DE $148,791 Greenwood, DE $148,791 Harbeson, DE $148,791 Harrington, DE $148,791 Hartly, DE $146,563 Houston, DE $148,791 Kenton, DE $146,634 Laurel, DE $147,230

Yorklyn, DE $145,782

Product Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product Development Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$130,948

Average $144,092/year

$155,132

$10,912

Average $12,008/month

$12,928

$2,518

Average $2,771/week

$2,983

$63

Average $69/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,132	$12,928	$2,983	$75
Average	$144,092	$12,008	$2,771	$69
25th Percentile	$130,948	$10,912	$2,518	$63

Product Development Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Product Development Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Product Development Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $183,553 - a projected growth of 27% over your current level.

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