What are the main factors that influence a Software Dev 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 Software Dev Manager's salary?

A Software Dev Manager's salary grows with experience: a Web Software Developer I (0-2 years)earns $74,514, a Web Software Developer II (2-4 years)earns $104,137, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $120,091, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $141,291, a Software Dev Manager (7+ years)earns $153,429,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Dev Manager?

Software Dev Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Dev Manager roles are District of Columbia $165,204, California $164,577, Massachusetts $162,384. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Dev Manager roles make?

Salaries for Software Dev Manager level roles vary by specialization: Software Manager: $169,651; Software Engineering Manager: $169,505; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $150,488; Software Quality Assurance Manager: $137,651; Dev Lead: $136,901.

Software Dev Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Dev Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Software Dev Manager in Delaware is $151,447 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,387
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,341 to $162,931
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,409

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Software Dev Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,931	$13,578	$3,133	$78
Average	$151,447	$12,621	$2,912	$73
25th Percentile	$138,341	$11,528	$2,660	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Software Dev Manager Salaries

A Software Dev 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 Software Dev Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Dev 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): $74,514
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,137
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,091
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,291
Expert (over 8 years): $153,429

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level Software Dev Manager	$74,514
Web Softw... Level Software Dev Manager	$104,137
Web Softw... Level Software Dev Manager	$120,091
Web Softw... Level Software Dev Manager	$141,291
Software ... Level Software Dev Manager	$153,429

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

District of Columbia: $165,204.
California: $164,577.
Massachusetts: $162,384.

District of Columbia $165,204 California $164,577 Massachusetts $162,384 Washington $161,787 New Jersey $161,727 Alaska $161,518 Connecticut $159,459 New York $158,624

Hawaii $155,953 Rhode Island $154,699 Maryland $153,849 Minnesota $152,685 Colorado $152,237 Illinois $152,088 Oregon $151,521 Delaware $151,104

New Hampshire $150,841 Virginia $150,253 Pennsylvania $148,537 Nevada $147,672 North Dakota $147,388 Michigan $146,941 Wisconsin $146,776 Vermont $146,448

Texas $145,538 Maine $145,478 Arizona $145,389 Ohio $145,284 Georgia $143,912 Indiana $143,225 Wyoming $143,091 Utah $142,882

Iowa $142,793 Kansas $142,076 Louisiana $141,867 North Carolina $141,793 Missouri $141,763 Florida $141,181 Montana $140,868 Nebraska $140,569

Kentucky $140,405 South Carolina $139,808 Tennessee $139,435 Idaho $139,286 New Mexico $138,197 Oklahoma $137,958 Alabama $137,078 South Dakota $135,601

Arkansas $134,795 West Virginia $134,362 Mississippi $133,064

Top Paying Cities for Software Dev 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: $156,385
Little Creek: $154,938
Magnolia: $155,580

Lincoln, DE $156,385 Little Creek, DE $154,938 Magnolia, DE $155,580 Milford, DE $156,385 Marydel, DE $154,356 Millsboro, DE $156,385 Millville, DE $157,430 Milton, DE $156,385

Nassau, DE $156,385 Ocean View, DE $157,430 Rehoboth Beach, DE $157,430 Seaford, DE $154,744 Selbyville, DE $157,430 Smyrna, DE $154,177 Viola, DE $155,580 Woodside, DE $155,132

Bear, DE $153,043 Newark, DE $153,103 Claymont, DE $153,222 Delaware City, DE $153,103 Hockessin, DE $153,222 Kirkwood, DE $153,103 Middletown, DE $153,864 Montchanin, DE $153,222

New Castle, DE $153,222 Odessa, DE $154,073 Port Penn, DE $152,685 Rockland, DE $153,222 Saint Georges, DE $153,103 Townsend, DE $153,849 Winterthur, DE $153,222 Lewes, DE $156,385

Wilmington, DE $153,222 Dover, DE $154,864 Dover Afb, DE $155,222 Bethany Beach, DE $157,430 Bethel, DE $154,744 Bridgeville, DE $156,385 Camden Wyoming, DE $155,028 Cheswold, DE $154,505

Clayton, DE $154,118 Dagsboro, DE $157,430 Delmar, DE $154,744 Ellendale, DE $156,385 Felton, DE $156,385 Fenwick Island, DE $157,430 Frankford, DE $157,430 Frederica, DE $156,385

Georgetown, DE $156,385 Greenwood, DE $156,385 Harbeson, DE $156,385 Harrington, DE $156,385 Hartly, DE $154,043 Houston, DE $156,385 Kenton, DE $154,118 Laurel, DE $154,744

Yorklyn, DE $153,222

Software Dev Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Dev 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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$138,341

Average $151,447/year

$162,931

$11,528

Average $12,621/month

$13,578

$2,660

Average $2,912/week

$3,133

$67

Average $73/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,931	$13,578	$3,133	$78
Average	$151,447	$12,621	$2,912	$73
25th Percentile	$138,341	$11,528	$2,660	$67

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