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

A Software Development Project Manager's salary grows with experience: an IT Project Manager I (0-2 years)earns $85,216, an Software Development Project Manager (2-4 years)earns $101,829, an IT Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $124,266, an IT Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $144,697, an IT Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $161,095,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Development Project Manager?

Software Development Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Development Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $109,282, California $108,867, Massachusetts $107,417. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Development Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for Software Development Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Manager Of Software Development: $169,651; Software Development Manager: $169,510; Software Engineering Manager: $169,505; Mobile Software Development Manager: $156,600; Embedded Software Engineering Manager: $153,594.

Software Development Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Development Project Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Software Development Project Manager in Delaware is $100,182 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,726
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,024 to $107,795
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,776

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Recruit with AI

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Software Development Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,795	$8,983	$2,073	$52
Average	$100,182	$8,348	$1,927	$48
25th Percentile	$90,024	$7,502	$1,731	$43

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Software Development Project Manager Job Openings in Delaware

Civil Land Development Project Manager

Verdantas - Wilmington, DE

Senior Civil Land Development Project Manager

Verdantas - Wilmington, DE

PROJECT MANAGER

Beebe Healthcare - Lewes, DE

Civil Project Engineer

Atwell, LLC - Newark, DE

Search More Software Development Project Manager Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Software Development Project Manager Salaries

A Software 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Development Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software 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): $85,216
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,829
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,266
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,697
Expert (over 8 years): $161,095

Levels	Salary
IT Projec... Level Software Development Project Manager	$85,216
Software ... Level Software Development Project Manager	$101,829
IT Projec... Level Software Development Project Manager	$124,266
IT Projec... Level Software Development Project Manager	$144,697
IT Projec... Level Software Development Project Manager	$161,095

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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

District of Columbia: $109,282.
California: $108,867.
Massachusetts: $107,417.

District of Columbia $109,282 California $108,867 Massachusetts $107,417 Washington $107,022 New Jersey $106,982 Alaska $106,844 Connecticut $105,482 New York $104,929

Hawaii $103,163 Rhode Island $102,333 Maryland $101,771 Minnesota $101,001 Colorado $100,705 Illinois $100,606 Oregon $100,231 Delaware $99,955

New Hampshire $99,781 Virginia $99,392 Pennsylvania $98,257 Nevada $97,685 North Dakota $97,497 Michigan $97,201 Wisconsin $97,092 Vermont $96,875

Texas $96,273 Maine $96,234 Arizona $96,175 Ohio $96,105 Georgia $95,197 Indiana $94,743 Wyoming $94,655 Utah $94,516

Iowa $94,457 Kansas $93,983 Louisiana $93,845 North Carolina $93,796 Missouri $93,776 Florida $93,391 Montana $93,184 Nebraska $92,986

Kentucky $92,878 South Carolina $92,483 Tennessee $92,236 Idaho $92,138 New Mexico $91,417 Oklahoma $91,259 Alabama $90,677 South Dakota $89,700

Arkansas $89,167 West Virginia $88,880 Mississippi $88,022

Top Paying Cities for Software 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:

Lincoln: $103,449
Little Creek: $102,491
Magnolia: $102,916

Lincoln, DE $103,449 Little Creek, DE $102,491 Magnolia, DE $102,916 Milford, DE $103,449 Marydel, DE $102,106 Millsboro, DE $103,449 Millville, DE $104,140 Milton, DE $103,449

Nassau, DE $103,449 Ocean View, DE $104,140 Rehoboth Beach, DE $104,140 Seaford, DE $102,363 Selbyville, DE $104,140 Smyrna, DE $101,988 Viola, DE $102,916 Woodside, DE $102,620

Bear, DE $101,238 Newark, DE $101,277 Claymont, DE $101,356 Delaware City, DE $101,277 Hockessin, DE $101,356 Kirkwood, DE $101,277 Middletown, DE $101,781 Montchanin, DE $101,356

New Castle, DE $101,356 Odessa, DE $101,919 Port Penn, DE $101,001 Rockland, DE $101,356 Saint Georges, DE $101,277 Townsend, DE $101,771 Winterthur, DE $101,356 Lewes, DE $103,449

Wilmington, DE $101,356 Dover, DE $102,442 Dover Afb, DE $102,679 Bethany Beach, DE $104,140 Bethel, DE $102,363 Bridgeville, DE $103,449 Camden Wyoming, DE $102,551 Cheswold, DE $102,205

Clayton, DE $101,949 Dagsboro, DE $104,140 Delmar, DE $102,363 Ellendale, DE $103,449 Felton, DE $103,449 Fenwick Island, DE $104,140 Frankford, DE $104,140 Frederica, DE $103,449

Georgetown, DE $103,449 Greenwood, DE $103,449 Harbeson, DE $103,449 Harrington, DE $103,449 Hartly, DE $101,899 Houston, DE $103,449 Kenton, DE $101,949 Laurel, DE $102,363

Yorklyn, DE $101,356

Software Development Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$90,024

Average $100,182/year

$107,795

$7,502

Average $8,348/month

$8,983

$1,731

Average $1,927/week

$2,073

$43

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,795	$8,983	$2,073	$52
Average	$100,182	$8,348	$1,927	$48
25th Percentile	$90,024	$7,502	$1,731	$43

Salaries of jobs related to Software Development Project Manager

Find Your Next Software Development Project Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Software Development Project Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.5% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about