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

A Data Center Manager's salary grows with experience: a Data Center Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $108,821, a Data Center Supervisor (7+ years)earns $115,282, a Data Center Manager (7+ years)earns $138,847, a Data Center Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $167,703, a Data Center Director (7+ years)earns $189,490,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Center Manager?

Data Center Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Center Manager roles are District of Columbia $151,804, California $151,228, Massachusetts $149,212. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Center Manager roles make?

Salaries for Data Center Manager level roles vary by specialization: Data Center Senior Manager: $165,600; Data Center Operations Manager: $137,200; Data Center Site Manager: $134,790; Data Center Supervisor: $113,836; Data Center Security Manager: $105,587.

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Data Center Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Center Manager make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Center Manager in Delaware is $138,847 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $159,022
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,079 to $149,408
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,185

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Data Center Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,408	$12,451	$2,873	$72
Average	$138,847	$11,571	$2,670	$67
25th Percentile	$129,079	$10,757	$2,482	$62

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Key Factors That Influence Data Center Manager Salaries

A Data Center 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 Data Center Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Center 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:

Data Center Administrator III (4-7 years): $108,821
Data Center Supervisor (7+ years): $115,282
Data Center Manager (7+ years): $138,847
Data Center Senior Manager (7+ years): $167,703
Data Center Director (7+ years): $189,490

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Data Center Administrator III	4-7 years	$108,821
Data Center Supervisor	7+ years	$115,282
Data Center Manager	7+ years	$138,847
Data Center Senior Manager	7+ years	$167,703
Data Center Director	7+ years	$189,490

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

District of Columbia: $151,804.
California: $151,228.
Massachusetts: $149,212.

District of Columbia $151,804 California $151,228 Massachusetts $149,212 Washington $148,664 New Jersey $148,609 Alaska $148,417 Connecticut $146,525 New York $145,757

Hawaii $143,303 Rhode Island $142,152 Maryland $141,370 Minnesota $140,301 Colorado $139,889 Illinois $139,752 Oregon $139,231 Delaware $138,847

New Hampshire $138,606 Virginia $138,066 Pennsylvania $136,489 Nevada $135,694 North Dakota $135,433 Michigan $135,022 Wisconsin $134,871 Vermont $134,570

Texas $133,733 Maine $133,678 Arizona $133,596 Ohio $133,500 Georgia $132,239 Indiana $131,608 Wyoming $131,485 Utah $131,293

Iowa $131,210 Kansas $130,552 Louisiana $130,360 North Carolina $130,292 Missouri $130,264 Florida $129,730 Montana $129,442 Nebraska $129,168

Kentucky $129,017 South Carolina $128,468 Tennessee $128,126 Idaho $127,988 New Mexico $126,988 Oklahoma $126,768 Alabama $125,959 South Dakota $124,602

Arkansas $123,862 West Virginia $123,464 Mississippi $122,271

Top Paying Cities for Data Center 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: $143,701
Little Creek: $142,371
Magnolia: $142,960

Lincoln, DE $143,701 Little Creek, DE $142,371 Magnolia, DE $142,960 Milford, DE $143,701 Marydel, DE $141,836 Millsboro, DE $143,701 Millville, DE $144,661 Milton, DE $143,701

Nassau, DE $143,701 Ocean View, DE $144,661 Rehoboth Beach, DE $144,661 Seaford, DE $142,193 Selbyville, DE $144,661 Smyrna, DE $141,672 Viola, DE $142,960 Woodside, DE $142,549

Bear, DE $140,630 Newark, DE $140,684 Claymont, DE $140,794 Delaware City, DE $140,684 Hockessin, DE $140,794 Kirkwood, DE $140,684 Middletown, DE $141,384 Montchanin, DE $140,794

New Castle, DE $140,794 Odessa, DE $141,576 Port Penn, DE $140,301 Rockland, DE $140,794 Saint Georges, DE $140,684 Townsend, DE $141,370 Winterthur, DE $140,794 Lewes, DE $143,701

Wilmington, DE $140,794 Dover, DE $142,302 Dover Afb, DE $142,631 Bethany Beach, DE $144,661 Bethel, DE $142,193 Bridgeville, DE $143,701 Camden Wyoming, DE $142,453 Cheswold, DE $141,973

Clayton, DE $141,617 Dagsboro, DE $144,661 Delmar, DE $142,193 Ellendale, DE $143,701 Felton, DE $143,701 Fenwick Island, DE $144,661 Frankford, DE $144,661 Frederica, DE $143,701

Georgetown, DE $143,701 Greenwood, DE $143,701 Harbeson, DE $143,701 Harrington, DE $143,701 Hartly, DE $141,548 Houston, DE $143,701 Kenton, DE $141,617 Laurel, DE $142,193

Yorklyn, DE $140,794

Data Center Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Center 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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$129,079

Average $138,847/year

$149,408

$10,757

Average $11,571/month

$12,451

$2,482

Average $2,670/week

$2,873

$62

Average $67/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,408	$12,451	$2,873	$72
Average	$138,847	$11,571	$2,670	$67
25th Percentile	$129,079	$10,757	$2,482	$62

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For a Data Center Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Data Center Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $167,703 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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