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

A Software Release Manager's salary grows with experience: a Build and Release Engineer Intermediate (2-4 years)earns $100,601, a Build and Release Engineer Senior (4-7 years)earns $124,576, a Build and Release Engineer Specialist (7+ years)earns $141,012, a Build and Release Engineer Expert (7-10 years)earns $174,125, a Software Release Manager (10+ years)earns $150,157,

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

Software Release Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Release Manager roles are District of Columbia $164,190, California $163,590, Massachusetts $161,390. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Software Release Manager level roles vary by specialization: Software Release Engineer Expert: $171,990; IT Release Manager: $153,285; Build and Release Manager: $148,300; Release Engineering Manager: $148,274; Release Manager: $145,334.

Software Release Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Release Manager make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Release Manager in Delaware is $150,190 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,238
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,290 to $158,590
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,814

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Software Release Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,590	$13,216	$3,050	$76
Average	$150,190	$12,516	$2,888	$72
25th Percentile	$134,290	$11,191	$2,583	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Software Release Manager Salaries

A Software 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 Software Release Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software 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:

Build and Release Engineer Intermediate (2-4 years): $100,601
Build and Release Engineer Senior (4-7 years): $124,576
Build and Release Engineer Specialist (7+ years): $141,012
Build and Release Engineer Expert (7-10 years): $174,125
Software Release Manager (10+ years): $150,157

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Build and Release Engineer Intermediate	2-4 years	$100,601
Build and Release Engineer Senior	4-7 years	$124,576
Build and Release Engineer Specialist	7+ years	$141,012
Build and Release Engineer Expert	7-10 years	$174,125
Software Release Manager	10+ years	$150,157

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

District of Columbia: $164,190.
California: $163,590.
Massachusetts: $161,390.

District of Columbia $164,190 California $163,590 Massachusetts $161,390 Washington $160,790 New Jersey $160,790 Alaska $160,590 Connecticut $158,490 New York $157,690

Hawaii $154,990 Rhode Island $153,790 Maryland $152,890 Minnesota $151,790 Colorado $151,290 Illinois $151,190 Oregon $150,590 Delaware $150,190

New Hampshire $149,890 Virginia $149,390 Pennsylvania $147,690 Nevada $146,790 North Dakota $146,490 Michigan $146,090 Wisconsin $145,890 Vermont $145,590

Texas $144,690 Maine $144,590 Arizona $144,490 Ohio $144,390 Georgia $143,090 Indiana $142,390 Wyoming $142,190 Utah $141,990

Iowa $141,890 Kansas $141,190 Louisiana $140,990 North Carolina $140,990 Missouri $140,890 Florida $140,290 Montana $139,990 Nebraska $139,690

Kentucky $139,590 South Carolina $138,990 Tennessee $138,590 Idaho $138,490 New Mexico $137,390 Oklahoma $137,090 Alabama $136,290 South Dakota $134,790

Arkansas $133,990 West Virginia $133,590 Mississippi $132,290

Top Paying Cities for Software 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: $155,490
Little Creek: $153,990
Magnolia: $154,690

Lincoln, DE $155,490 Little Creek, DE $153,990 Magnolia, DE $154,690 Milford, DE $155,490 Marydel, DE $153,390 Millsboro, DE $155,490 Millville, DE $156,490 Milton, DE $155,490

Nassau, DE $155,490 Ocean View, DE $156,490 Rehoboth Beach, DE $156,490 Seaford, DE $153,790 Selbyville, DE $156,490 Smyrna, DE $153,290 Viola, DE $154,690 Woodside, DE $154,190

Bear, DE $152,090 Newark, DE $152,190 Claymont, DE $152,290 Delaware City, DE $152,190 Hockessin, DE $152,290 Kirkwood, DE $152,190 Middletown, DE $152,990 Montchanin, DE $152,290

New Castle, DE $152,290 Odessa, DE $153,190 Port Penn, DE $151,790 Rockland, DE $152,290 Saint Georges, DE $152,190 Townsend, DE $152,890 Winterthur, DE $152,290 Lewes, DE $155,490

Wilmington, DE $152,290 Dover, DE $153,890 Dover Afb, DE $154,290 Bethany Beach, DE $156,490 Bethel, DE $153,790 Bridgeville, DE $155,490 Camden Wyoming, DE $154,090 Cheswold, DE $153,590

Clayton, DE $153,190 Dagsboro, DE $156,490 Delmar, DE $153,790 Ellendale, DE $155,490 Felton, DE $155,490 Fenwick Island, DE $156,490 Frankford, DE $156,490 Frederica, DE $155,490

Georgetown, DE $155,490 Greenwood, DE $155,490 Harbeson, DE $155,490 Harrington, DE $155,490 Hartly, DE $153,090 Houston, DE $155,490 Kenton, DE $153,190 Laurel, DE $153,790

Yorklyn, DE $152,290

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

Understanding how a Software 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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$134,290

Average $150,190/year

$158,590

$11,191

Average $12,516/month

$13,216

$2,583

Average $2,888/week

$3,050

$65

Average $72/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,590	$13,216	$3,050	$76
Average	$150,190	$12,516	$2,888	$72
25th Percentile	$134,290	$11,191	$2,583	$65

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