Assistant Development Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Development Project Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Development Project Manager in the United States is $77,342 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,991
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,833 to $85,010
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,906
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Assistant Development Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $85,010 $7,084 $1,635 $41
Average $77,342 $6,445 $1,487 $37
25th Percentile $70,833 $5,903 $1,362 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Development Project Manager Salaries

An Assistant 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Development Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant 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): $76,849
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,048
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,593
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,482
  • Expert (over 8 years): $156,235
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Development Project Manager$76,849
Project M... Level Assistant Development Project Manager$96,048
Project M... Level Assistant Development Project Manager$117,593
Project M... Level Assistant Development Project Manager$132,482
Project M... Level Assistant Development Project Manager$156,235
$76,849 0 yr
$96,048 < 2 yrs
$117,593 2-4 yrs
$132,482 5-8 yrs
$156,235 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant 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 Assistant Development Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $85,633.
  • California: $85,309.
  • Massachusetts: $84,172.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant 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:

  • San Jose: $97,552
  • San Francisco: $96,593
  • Oakland: $94,451

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Development Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 21.15% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
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Project Management 21.15%
PowerPoint 1.25%
Scrum 1.01%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Development Project Manager's salary.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Assurance
 $81,983
6%
Accountability
 $81,983
6%
Risk Management
 $81,210
5%
Leadership
 $81,210
5%
Process Improvement
 $80,436
4%
Innovation
 $80,436
4%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Development Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Development Project Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Development Project Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $70,971 and $75,660).

Assistant Development Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Development Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 8.7%
Associates 6.7%
Bachelors 54.1%
Masters 28.5%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Assistant Development Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant 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.

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$70,833
Average $77,342/year
$85,010
$5,903
Average $6,445/month
$7,084
$1,362
Average $1,487/week
$1,635
$34
Average $37/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,010 $7,084 $1,635 $41
Average $77,342 $6,445 $1,487 $37
25th Percentile $70,833 $5,903 $1,362 $34

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Salary Trends for Assistant Development Project Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Development Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,833 in 2023 to around $73,419 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Development Project Manager salary trends, .

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$73,833
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$73,943
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2024 $73,943
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