Associate Development Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Associate Development Manager in the United States is $140,611 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,883
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $128,507 to $149,652
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,487
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Associate Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $149,652 $12,471 $2,878 $72
Average $140,611 $11,718 $2,704 $68
25th Percentile $128,507 $10,709 $2,471 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Development Manager Salaries

An Associate 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 Associate Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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): $70,358
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,829
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,470
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,281
  • Expert (over 8 years): $141,424
Levels Salary
Web Appli... Level Associate Development Manager$70,358
Web Appli... Level Associate Development Manager$91,829
Web Appli... Level Associate Development Manager$114,470
Web Appli... Level Associate Development Manager$140,281
Associate... Level Associate Development Manager$141,424
$70,358 0 yr
$91,829 < 2 yrs
$114,470 2-4 yrs
$140,281 5-8 yrs
$141,424 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate 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 Associate Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $155,685.
  • California: $155,094.
  • Massachusetts: $153,027.

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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:

  • San Jose: $177,353
  • San Francisco: $175,609
  • Oakland: $171,714

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Development Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Team Development (Mentioned in 3.41% Job Postings): Building and developing effective teams to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
  • Code Review (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Code reviews are methodical assessments of code designed to identify bugs, increase code quality, and help developers learn the source code.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Team Development 3.41%
Code Review 2.56%
Agile 1.99%
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 Associate Development Manager's salary.
  • Java: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Java
$151,860
8%
Innovation
$151,860
8%
Planning
$147,642
5%
Initiative
$146,236
4%
Agile
$144,830
3%
Insight
$143,423
2%
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Associate Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate 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

Salary Trends for Associate Development Manager

Salaries for an Associate Development Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $139,822 in 2023 to around $138,614 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Development Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Development Manager Over Time

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$139,822
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2023 $139,822
2024 $139,962
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