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 $79,785, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $99,718, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $122,085, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $137,543, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $162,203,

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 Hawaii

How much does a Development Project Manager make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Development Project Manager in Hawaii is $80,275 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,947
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,385 to $87,955
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,112

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Development Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,955	$7,330	$1,691	$42
Average	$80,275	$6,690	$1,544	$39
25th Percentile	$73,385	$6,115	$1,411	$35

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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): $79,785
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,718
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,085
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,543
Expert (over 8 years): $162,203

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Development Project Manager	$79,785
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$99,718
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$122,085
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$137,543
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$162,203

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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:

Aiea: $79,883
Anahola: $79,345
Captain Cook: $79,345

Aiea, HI $79,883 Anahola, HI $79,345 Captain Cook, HI $79,345 Eleele, HI $79,345 Ewa Beach, HI $79,883 Kapolei, HI $79,706 Haiku, HI $79,345 Hakalau, HI $79,345

Haleiwa, HI $79,345 Hana, HI $79,345 Hanalei, HI $79,345 Hanamaulu, HI $79,345 Hanapepe, HI $79,345 Hauula, HI $79,522 Hawaii National Park, HI $79,345 Hawi, HI $79,345

Hilo, HI $79,345 Princeville, HI $79,345 Holualoa, HI $79,345 Honaunau, HI $79,345 Honokaa, HI $79,345 Honomu, HI $79,345 Hoolehua, HI $79,345 Kaaawa, HI $79,668

Kahuku, HI $79,345 Kahului, HI $79,345 Kailua, HI $79,883 Ocean View, HI $79,345 Waikoloa, HI $79,345 Keauhou, HI $79,345 Kailua Kona, HI $79,345 Kalaheo, HI $79,345

Kalaupapa, HI $79,345 Kamuela, HI $79,345 Kaneohe, HI $79,883 Kapaa, HI $79,345 Kaumakani, HI $79,345 Kaunakakai, HI $79,345 Keaau, HI $79,345 Kealakekua, HI $79,345

Kealia, HI $79,345 Kekaha, HI $79,345 Kihei, HI $79,345 Kilauea, HI $79,345 Kapaau, HI $79,345 Koloa, HI $79,345 Kualapuu, HI $79,345 Kunia, HI $79,629

Kurtistown, HI $79,345 Lahaina, HI $79,345 Laie, HI $79,414 Lanai City, HI $79,345 Laupahoehoe, HI $79,345 Lawai, HI $79,345 Lihue, HI $79,345 Makawao, HI $79,345

Makaweli, HI $79,345 Maunaloa, HI $79,345 Mountain View, HI $79,345 Naalehu, HI $79,345 Ninole, HI $79,345 Ookala, HI $79,345 Paauilo, HI $79,345 Pahala, HI $79,345

Pahoa, HI $79,345 Paia, HI $79,345 Papaaloa, HI $79,345 Papaikou, HI $79,345 Pearl City, HI $79,883 Pepeekeo, HI $79,345 Puunene, HI $79,345 Volcano, HI $79,345

Wahiawa, HI $79,629 Pukalani, HI $79,345 Mililani, HI $79,737 Kula, HI $79,345 Waialua, HI $79,345 Waianae, HI $79,414 Wailuku, HI $79,345 Waimanalo, HI $79,883

Waimea, HI $79,345 Waipahu, HI $79,844 Honolulu, HI $79,883 J B P H H, HI $79,883 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $79,668 Schofield Barracks, HI $79,599 Fort Shafter, HI $79,883 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $79,883

Camp H M Smith, HI $79,883 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $79,844 Wake Island, HI $79,883

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

$73,385

Average $80,275/year

$87,955

$6,115

Average $6,690/month

$7,330

$1,411

Average $1,544/week

$1,691

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,955	$7,330	$1,691	$42
Average	$80,275	$6,690	$1,544	$39
25th Percentile	$73,385	$6,115	$1,411	$35

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