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

A Development Project Manager's salary grows with experience: a Development Project Manager (0-2 years)earns $77,494, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $96,855, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $118,581, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $133,594, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $157,547,

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

Development Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $85,053, California $84,730, Massachusetts $83,601. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Development Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Project Engineering Manager: $150,463; Project Manager, Research & Development: $147,002; Product Development Project Manager: $143,645; Business Development Project Manager: $134,317; New Products Project Manager: $114,056.

Development Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Development Project Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Development Project Manager in Delaware is $77,970 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,222
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,278 to $85,430
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,186

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Development Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,430	$7,119	$1,643	$41
Average	$77,970	$6,498	$1,499	$37
25th Percentile	$71,278	$5,940	$1,371	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Development Project Manager Salaries

A Development Project 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 Development Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development Project 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,494
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,855
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,581
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,594
Expert (over 8 years): $157,547

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Development Project Manager	$77,494
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$96,855
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$118,581
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$133,594
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$157,547

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How Do Development Project 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 Development Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,053.
California: $84,730.
Massachusetts: $83,601.

District of Columbia $85,053 California $84,730 Massachusetts $83,601 Washington $83,294 New Jersey $83,263 Alaska $83,155 Connecticut $82,095 New York $81,665

Hawaii $80,290 Rhode Island $79,645 Maryland $79,207 Minnesota $78,608 Colorado $78,377 Illinois $78,300 Oregon $78,009 Delaware $77,793

New Hampshire $77,658 Virginia $77,356 Pennsylvania $76,472 Nevada $76,027 North Dakota $75,881 Michigan $75,650 Wisconsin $75,566 Vermont $75,397

Texas $74,928 Maine $74,897 Arizona $74,851 Ohio $74,798 Georgia $74,091 Indiana $73,737 Wyoming $73,668 Utah $73,561

Iowa $73,515 Kansas $73,146 Louisiana $73,038 North Carolina $73,000 Missouri $72,985 Florida $72,685 Montana $72,524 Nebraska $72,370

Kentucky $72,286 South Carolina $71,978 Tennessee $71,786 Idaho $71,709 New Mexico $71,149 Oklahoma $71,026 Alabama $70,573 South Dakota $69,812

Arkansas $69,397 West Virginia $69,174 Mississippi $68,506

Top Paying Cities for Development Project 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: $80,513
Little Creek: $79,768
Magnolia: $80,098

Lincoln, DE $80,513 Little Creek, DE $79,768 Magnolia, DE $80,098 Milford, DE $80,513 Marydel, DE $79,468 Millsboro, DE $80,513 Millville, DE $81,051 Milton, DE $80,513

Nassau, DE $80,513 Ocean View, DE $81,051 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,051 Seaford, DE $79,668 Selbyville, DE $81,051 Smyrna, DE $79,376 Viola, DE $80,098 Woodside, DE $79,868

Bear, DE $78,792 Newark, DE $78,823 Claymont, DE $78,884 Delaware City, DE $78,823 Hockessin, DE $78,884 Kirkwood, DE $78,823 Middletown, DE $79,215 Montchanin, DE $78,884

New Castle, DE $78,884 Odessa, DE $79,322 Port Penn, DE $78,608 Rockland, DE $78,884 Saint Georges, DE $78,823 Townsend, DE $79,207 Winterthur, DE $78,884 Lewes, DE $80,513

Wilmington, DE $78,884 Dover, DE $79,729 Dover Afb, DE $79,914 Bethany Beach, DE $81,051 Bethel, DE $79,668 Bridgeville, DE $80,513 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,814 Cheswold, DE $79,545

Clayton, DE $79,345 Dagsboro, DE $81,051 Delmar, DE $79,668 Ellendale, DE $80,513 Felton, DE $80,513 Fenwick Island, DE $81,051 Frankford, DE $81,051 Frederica, DE $80,513

Georgetown, DE $80,513 Greenwood, DE $80,513 Harbeson, DE $80,513 Harrington, DE $80,513 Hartly, DE $79,307 Houston, DE $80,513 Kenton, DE $79,345 Laurel, DE $79,668

Yorklyn, DE $78,884

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

Understanding how a Development Project 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$71,278

Average $77,970/year

$85,430

$5,940

Average $6,498/month

$7,119

$1,371

Average $1,499/week

$1,643

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,430	$7,119	$1,643	$41
Average	$77,970	$6,498	$1,499	$37
25th Percentile	$71,278	$5,940	$1,371	$34

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