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

A Senior Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Development and Fundraising Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $75,864, a Senior Development Manager (3-5 years)earns $81,396, a Development and Fundraising Manager (5+ years)earns $100,311, a Development and Fundraising Sr. Manager (5+ years)earns $113,465, a Development and Fundraising Director (5+ years)earns $148,394,

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

Senior Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $87,367, California $87,036, Massachusetts $85,876. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Senior Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Database Development Senior Manager: $182,190; Product Development Senior Manager: $180,840; Senior Manager of Product Development: $180,840; Alliance Development Senior Manager: $175,100; Partnership Business Development Senior Manager: $175,071.

Senior Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Senior Development Manager in Delaware is $80,092 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,862
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,679 to $86,253
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,110

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Senior Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,253	$7,188	$1,659	$41
Average	$80,092	$6,674	$1,540	$39
25th Percentile	$70,679	$5,890	$1,359	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Development Manager Salaries

A Senior 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 Senior Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior 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): $75,864
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,396
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,311
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,465
Expert (over 8 years): $148,394

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Senior Development Manager	$75,864
Senior De... Level Senior Development Manager	$81,396
Developme... Level Senior Development Manager	$100,311
Developme... Level Senior Development Manager	$113,465
Developme... Level Senior Development Manager	$148,394

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

District of Columbia: $87,367.
California: $87,036.
Massachusetts: $85,876.

District of Columbia $87,367 California $87,036 Massachusetts $85,876 Washington $85,560 New Jersey $85,528 Alaska $85,418 Connecticut $84,329 New York $83,887

Hawaii $82,475 Rhode Island $81,812 Maryland $81,362 Minnesota $80,747 Colorado $80,510 Illinois $80,431 Oregon $80,131 Delaware $79,910

New Hampshire $79,771 Virginia $79,460 Pennsylvania $78,553 Nevada $78,095 North Dakota $77,945 Michigan $77,709 Wisconsin $77,622 Vermont $77,448

Texas $76,967 Maine $76,935 Arizona $76,888 Ohio $76,833 Georgia $76,107 Indiana $75,744 Wyoming $75,673 Utah $75,562

Iowa $75,515 Kansas $75,136 Louisiana $75,026 North Carolina $74,986 Missouri $74,971 Florida $74,663 Montana $74,497 Nebraska $74,339

Kentucky $74,252 South Carolina $73,937 Tennessee $73,740 Idaho $73,661 New Mexico $73,085 Oklahoma $72,958 Alabama $72,493 South Dakota $71,712

Arkansas $71,286 West Virginia $71,057 Mississippi $70,370

Top Paying Cities for Senior 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: $82,704
Little Creek: $81,938
Magnolia: $82,277

Lincoln, DE $82,704 Little Creek, DE $81,938 Magnolia, DE $82,277 Milford, DE $82,704 Marydel, DE $81,630 Millsboro, DE $82,704 Millville, DE $83,256 Milton, DE $82,704

Nassau, DE $82,704 Ocean View, DE $83,256 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,256 Seaford, DE $81,836 Selbyville, DE $83,256 Smyrna, DE $81,536 Viola, DE $82,277 Woodside, DE $82,041

Bear, DE $80,936 Newark, DE $80,968 Claymont, DE $81,031 Delaware City, DE $80,968 Hockessin, DE $81,031 Kirkwood, DE $80,968 Middletown, DE $81,370 Montchanin, DE $81,031

New Castle, DE $81,031 Odessa, DE $81,480 Port Penn, DE $80,747 Rockland, DE $81,031 Saint Georges, DE $80,968 Townsend, DE $81,362 Winterthur, DE $81,031 Lewes, DE $82,704

Wilmington, DE $81,031 Dover, DE $81,899 Dover Afb, DE $82,088 Bethany Beach, DE $83,256 Bethel, DE $81,836 Bridgeville, DE $82,704 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,985 Cheswold, DE $81,709

Clayton, DE $81,504 Dagsboro, DE $83,256 Delmar, DE $81,836 Ellendale, DE $82,704 Felton, DE $82,704 Fenwick Island, DE $83,256 Frankford, DE $83,256 Frederica, DE $82,704

Georgetown, DE $82,704 Greenwood, DE $82,704 Harbeson, DE $82,704 Harrington, DE $82,704 Hartly, DE $81,465 Houston, DE $82,704 Kenton, DE $81,504 Laurel, DE $81,836

Yorklyn, DE $81,031

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

Understanding how a Senior 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

$70,679

Average $80,092/year

$86,253

$5,890

Average $6,674/month

$7,188

$1,359

Average $1,540/week

$1,659

$34

Average $39/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,253	$7,188	$1,659	$41
Average	$80,092	$6,674	$1,540	$39
25th Percentile	$70,679	$5,890	$1,359	$34

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