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

A Release Manager's salary grows with experience: a Release Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,799, a Release Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $126,062, a Release Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $142,699, a Release Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $176,190, a Release Manager (10+ years)earns $151,947,

What are the highest paying states for a Release Manager?

Release Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Release Manager roles are District of Columbia $165,329, California $164,702, Massachusetts $162,507. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Release Manager roles make?

Salaries for Release Manager level roles vary by specialization: DevOps Release Manager: $154,564; Agile Release Manager: $149,819; IT Release Manager: $149,322; Build and Release Manager: $148,300; Software Release Manager: $148,290.

Release Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Release Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Release Manager in Delaware is $151,562 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $165,072
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,683 to $158,634
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,226

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Release Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,634	$13,219	$3,051	$76
Average	$151,562	$12,630	$2,915	$73
25th Percentile	$135,683	$11,307	$2,609	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Release Manager Salaries

A Release 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 Release Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Release 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): $101,799
Early Career (1-2 years): $126,062
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,699
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,190
Expert (over 8 years): $151,947

Levels	Salary
Release E... Level Release Manager	$101,799
Release E... Level Release Manager	$126,062
Release E... Level Release Manager	$142,699
Release E... Level Release Manager	$176,190
Release M... Level Release Manager	$151,947

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

District of Columbia: $165,329.
California: $164,702.
Massachusetts: $162,507.

District of Columbia $165,329 California $164,702 Massachusetts $162,507 Washington $161,910 New Jersey $161,850 Alaska $161,641 Connecticut $159,581 New York $158,744

Hawaii $156,071 Rhode Island $154,817 Maryland $153,966 Minnesota $152,801 Colorado $152,353 Illinois $152,204 Oregon $151,637 Delaware $151,218

New Hampshire $150,956 Virginia $150,367 Pennsylvania $148,650 Nevada $147,784 North Dakota $147,500 Michigan $147,052 Wisconsin $146,888 Vermont $146,560

Texas $145,649 Maine $145,589 Arizona $145,499 Ohio $145,395 Georgia $144,021 Indiana $143,334 Wyoming $143,200 Utah $142,991

Iowa $142,901 Kansas $142,184 Louisiana $141,975 North Carolina $141,901 Missouri $141,871 Florida $141,289 Montana $140,975 Nebraska $140,676

Kentucky $140,512 South Carolina $139,915 Tennessee $139,541 Idaho $139,392 New Mexico $138,302 Oklahoma $138,063 Alabama $137,182 South Dakota $135,704

Arkansas $134,898 West Virginia $134,465 Mississippi $133,165

Top Paying Cities for Release 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: $156,504
Little Creek: $155,056
Magnolia: $155,698

Lincoln, DE $156,504 Little Creek, DE $155,056 Magnolia, DE $155,698 Milford, DE $156,504 Marydel, DE $154,474 Millsboro, DE $156,504 Millville, DE $157,550 Milton, DE $156,504

Nassau, DE $156,504 Ocean View, DE $157,550 Rehoboth Beach, DE $157,550 Seaford, DE $154,862 Selbyville, DE $157,550 Smyrna, DE $154,295 Viola, DE $155,698 Woodside, DE $155,250

Bear, DE $153,160 Newark, DE $153,219 Claymont, DE $153,339 Delaware City, DE $153,219 Hockessin, DE $153,339 Kirkwood, DE $153,219 Middletown, DE $153,981 Montchanin, DE $153,339

New Castle, DE $153,339 Odessa, DE $154,190 Port Penn, DE $152,801 Rockland, DE $153,339 Saint Georges, DE $153,219 Townsend, DE $153,966 Winterthur, DE $153,339 Lewes, DE $156,504

Wilmington, DE $153,339 Dover, DE $154,981 Dover Afb, DE $155,340 Bethany Beach, DE $157,550 Bethel, DE $154,862 Bridgeville, DE $156,504 Camden Wyoming, DE $155,146 Cheswold, DE $154,623

Clayton, DE $154,235 Dagsboro, DE $157,550 Delmar, DE $154,862 Ellendale, DE $156,504 Felton, DE $156,504 Fenwick Island, DE $157,550 Frankford, DE $157,550 Frederica, DE $156,504

Georgetown, DE $156,504 Greenwood, DE $156,504 Harbeson, DE $156,504 Harrington, DE $156,504 Hartly, DE $154,160 Houston, DE $156,504 Kenton, DE $154,235 Laurel, DE $154,862

Yorklyn, DE $153,339

Release Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Release 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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$135,683

Average $151,562/year

$158,634

$11,307

Average $12,630/month

$13,219

$2,609

Average $2,915/week

$3,051

$65

Average $73/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,634	$13,219	$3,051	$76
Average	$151,562	$12,630	$2,915	$73
25th Percentile	$135,683	$11,307	$2,609	$65

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