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

A Land Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Land Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $122,935, a Land Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $137,227, a Land Administration Supervisor (10+ years)earns $141,613, a Land Administration Manager (10+ years)earns $158,408, a Land Development Manager (10+ years)earns $189,601,

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

Land Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Land Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $207,053, California $206,268, Massachusetts $203,519. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Land Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Land Development: $200,428; Assistant Land Development Manager: $184,556; Land Administration Supervisor: $137,743; Land Manager: $104,593; Land Development: $102,028.

Land Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Land Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Land Development Manager in Delaware is $189,811 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $91.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $226,116
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $176,301 to $208,815
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $164,001

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Land Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$208,815	$17,401	$4,016	$100
Average	$189,811	$15,818	$3,650	$91
25th Percentile	$176,301	$14,692	$3,390	$85

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Key Factors That Influence Land Development Manager Salaries

A Land 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 Land Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Land 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $122,935
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,227
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $141,613
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,408
Expert (over 8 years): $189,601

Levels	Salary
Land Admi... Level Land Development Manager	$122,935
Land Admi... Level Land Development Manager	$137,227
Land Admi... Level Land Development Manager	$141,613
Land Admi... Level Land Development Manager	$158,408
Land Deve... Level Land Development Manager	$189,601

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

District of Columbia: $207,053.
California: $206,268.
Massachusetts: $203,519.

District of Columbia $207,053 California $206,268 Massachusetts $203,519 Washington $202,771 New Jersey $202,696 Alaska $202,434 Connecticut $199,853 New York $198,806

Hawaii $195,459 Rhode Island $193,888 Maryland $192,822 Minnesota $191,363 Colorado $190,802 Illinois $190,615 Oregon $189,905 Delaware $189,381

New Hampshire $189,052 Virginia $188,315 Pennsylvania $186,165 Nevada $185,080 North Dakota $184,725 Michigan $184,164 Wisconsin $183,958 Vermont $183,546

Texas $182,406 Maine $182,331 Arizona $182,219 Ohio $182,088 Georgia $180,367 Indiana $179,507 Wyoming $179,339 Utah $179,077

Iowa $178,965 Kansas $178,067 Louisiana $177,805 North Carolina $177,712 Missouri $177,674 Florida $176,945 Montana $176,552 Nebraska $176,178

Kentucky $175,973 South Carolina $175,225 Tennessee $174,757 Idaho $174,570 New Mexico $173,205 Oklahoma $172,906 Alabama $171,802 South Dakota $169,951

Arkansas $168,941 West Virginia $168,399 Mississippi $166,772

Top Paying Cities for Land 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: $196,001
Little Creek: $194,187
Magnolia: $194,991

Lincoln, DE $196,001 Little Creek, DE $194,187 Magnolia, DE $194,991 Milford, DE $196,001 Marydel, DE $193,458 Millsboro, DE $196,001 Millville, DE $197,310 Milton, DE $196,001

Nassau, DE $196,001 Ocean View, DE $197,310 Rehoboth Beach, DE $197,310 Seaford, DE $193,944 Selbyville, DE $197,310 Smyrna, DE $193,233 Viola, DE $194,991 Woodside, DE $194,430

Bear, DE $191,812 Newark, DE $191,887 Claymont, DE $192,037 Delaware City, DE $191,887 Hockessin, DE $192,037 Kirkwood, DE $191,887 Middletown, DE $192,841 Montchanin, DE $192,037

New Castle, DE $192,037 Odessa, DE $193,102 Port Penn, DE $191,363 Rockland, DE $192,037 Saint Georges, DE $191,887 Townsend, DE $192,822 Winterthur, DE $192,037 Lewes, DE $196,001

Wilmington, DE $192,037 Dover, DE $194,094 Dover Afb, DE $194,542 Bethany Beach, DE $197,310 Bethel, DE $193,944 Bridgeville, DE $196,001 Camden Wyoming, DE $194,299 Cheswold, DE $193,645

Clayton, DE $193,159 Dagsboro, DE $197,310 Delmar, DE $193,944 Ellendale, DE $196,001 Felton, DE $196,001 Fenwick Island, DE $197,310 Frankford, DE $197,310 Frederica, DE $196,001

Georgetown, DE $196,001 Greenwood, DE $196,001 Harbeson, DE $196,001 Harrington, DE $196,001 Hartly, DE $193,065 Houston, DE $196,001 Kenton, DE $193,159 Laurel, DE $193,944

Yorklyn, DE $192,037

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

Understanding how a Land 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$176,301

Average $189,811/year

$208,815

$14,692

Average $15,818/month

$17,401

$3,390

Average $3,650/week

$4,016

$85

Average $91/hour

$100

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$208,815	$17,401	$4,016	$100
Average	$189,811	$15,818	$3,650	$91
25th Percentile	$176,301	$14,692	$3,390	$85

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