What are the main factors that influence a Projects Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Projects Director's salary?

A Projects Director's salary grows with experience: a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $133,435, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $157,359, a Project Management Supervisor (10+ years)earns $112,264, a Project Management Manager (10+ years)earns $150,055, a Projects Director (10+ years)earns $174,862,

What are the highest paying states for a Projects Director?

Projects Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Projects Director roles are District of Columbia $189,743, California $189,023, Massachusetts $186,504. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Projects Director roles make?

Salaries for Projects Director level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Capital Projects: $202,636; Director Of Projects: $188,154; Director of Special Projects: $173,824; Project Director, Capital Projects: $173,824; Head Of Projects: $171,372.

Projects Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Projects Director make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Projects Director in Delaware is $173,942 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $84.

However, a Projects Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $206,973
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $159,953 to $191,232
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $147,216

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Projects Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$191,232	$15,936	$3,678	$92
Average	$173,942	$14,495	$3,345	$84
25th Percentile	$159,953	$13,329	$3,076	$77

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Key Factors That Influence Projects Director Salaries

A Projects Director'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 Projects Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Projects Director'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): $133,435
Early Career (1-2 years): $157,359
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,264
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,055
Expert (over 8 years): $174,862

Levels	Salary
Project M... Level Projects Director	$133,435
Project M... Level Projects Director	$157,359
Project M... Level Projects Director	$112,264
Project M... Level Projects Director	$150,055
Projects ... Level Projects Director	$174,862

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How Do Projects Director 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 Projects Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $189,743.
California: $189,023.
Massachusetts: $186,504.

District of Columbia $189,743 California $189,023 Massachusetts $186,504 Washington $185,818 New Jersey $185,750 Alaska $185,510 Connecticut $183,145 New York $182,185

Hawaii $179,118 Rhode Island $177,678 Maryland $176,701 Minnesota $175,365 Colorado $174,851 Illinois $174,679 Oregon $174,028 Delaware $173,548

New Hampshire $173,247 Virginia $172,571 Pennsylvania $170,601 Nevada $169,607 North Dakota $169,281 Michigan $168,767 Wisconsin $168,578 Vermont $168,201

Texas $167,156 Maine $167,087 Arizona $166,985 Ohio $166,865 Georgia $165,288 Indiana $164,500 Wyoming $164,346 Utah $164,106

Iowa $164,003 Kansas $163,180 Louisiana $162,940 North Carolina $162,855 Missouri $162,820 Florida $162,152 Montana $161,792 Nebraska $161,449

Kentucky $161,261 South Carolina $160,575 Tennessee $160,147 Idaho $159,976 New Mexico $158,725 Oklahoma $158,450 Alabama $157,439 South Dakota $155,743

Arkansas $154,817 West Virginia $154,320 Mississippi $152,829

Top Paying Cities for Projects Directors

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: $179,615
Little Creek: $177,952
Magnolia: $178,689

Lincoln, DE $179,615 Little Creek, DE $177,952 Magnolia, DE $178,689 Milford, DE $179,615 Marydel, DE $177,284 Millsboro, DE $179,615 Millville, DE $180,814 Milton, DE $179,615

Nassau, DE $179,615 Ocean View, DE $180,814 Rehoboth Beach, DE $180,814 Seaford, DE $177,730 Selbyville, DE $180,814 Smyrna, DE $177,078 Viola, DE $178,689 Woodside, DE $178,175

Bear, DE $175,776 Newark, DE $175,845 Claymont, DE $175,982 Delaware City, DE $175,845 Hockessin, DE $175,982 Kirkwood, DE $175,845 Middletown, DE $176,719 Montchanin, DE $175,982

New Castle, DE $175,982 Odessa, DE $176,958 Port Penn, DE $175,365 Rockland, DE $175,982 Saint Georges, DE $175,845 Townsend, DE $176,701 Winterthur, DE $175,982 Lewes, DE $179,615

Wilmington, DE $175,982 Dover, DE $177,867 Dover Afb, DE $178,278 Bethany Beach, DE $180,814 Bethel, DE $177,730 Bridgeville, DE $179,615 Camden Wyoming, DE $178,055 Cheswold, DE $177,455

Clayton, DE $177,010 Dagsboro, DE $180,814 Delmar, DE $177,730 Ellendale, DE $179,615 Felton, DE $179,615 Fenwick Island, DE $180,814 Frankford, DE $180,814 Frederica, DE $179,615

Georgetown, DE $179,615 Greenwood, DE $179,615 Harbeson, DE $179,615 Harrington, DE $179,615 Hartly, DE $176,924 Houston, DE $179,615 Kenton, DE $177,010 Laurel, DE $177,730

Yorklyn, DE $175,982

Projects Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Projects Director'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

$159,953

Average $173,942/year

$191,232

$13,329

Average $14,495/month

$15,936

$3,076

Average $3,345/week

$3,678

$77

Average $84/hour

$92

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$191,232	$15,936	$3,678	$92
Average	$173,942	$14,495	$3,345	$84
25th Percentile	$159,953	$13,329	$3,076	$77

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