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

A Packaging Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $111,466 for beginners, reaching about $113,662 at mid-level, and approach $119,294 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Manager?

Packaging Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Manager roles are District of Columbia $126,484, California $126,005, Massachusetts $124,325. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Manager roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Manager level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Engineering Senior Manager: $176,538; Packaging Engineering Manager: $138,637; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,506; Packaging Project Manager: $116,864; Packaging Engineer III: $105,097.

Packaging Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Manager in Delaware is $115,689 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,831
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,372 to $129,896
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,068

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered Talent

AI-Powered HR

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Packaging Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,896	$10,825	$2,498	$62
Average	$115,689	$9,641	$2,225	$56
25th Percentile	$104,372	$8,698	$2,007	$50

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Packaging Manager Job Openings in Delaware

Junior Packaging Development Engineer

Blue Signal Search - Newark, DE

Senior Thermal Packaging Engineer

Blue Signal Search - Wilmington, DE

Customer Site Packaging

Fastenal - Milford, DE

Production Packaging Assoicate

Altium Packaging - Newark, DE

Search More Packaging Manager Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Packaging Manager Salaries

A Packaging 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 Packaging Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging 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): $111,466
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,973
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,662
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,689
Expert (over 8 years): $119,294

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Packaging Manager	$111,466
Intermediate Level Packaging Manager	$111,973
Senior Level Packaging Manager	$113,662
Specialist Level Packaging Manager	$115,689
Expert Level Packaging Manager	$119,294

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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

District of Columbia: $126,484.
California: $126,005.
Massachusetts: $124,325.

District of Columbia $126,484 California $126,005 Massachusetts $124,325 Washington $123,868 New Jersey $123,823 Alaska $123,663 Connecticut $122,086 New York $121,446

Hawaii $119,402 Rhode Island $118,442 Maryland $117,791 Minnesota $116,900 Colorado $116,557 Illinois $116,443 Oregon $116,009 Delaware $115,689

New Hampshire $115,488 Virginia $115,038 Pennsylvania $113,724 Nevada $113,061 North Dakota $112,844 Michigan $112,502 Wisconsin $112,376 Vermont $112,125

Texas $111,428 Maine $111,382 Arizona $111,314 Ohio $111,234 Georgia $110,183 Indiana $109,657 Wyoming $109,554 Utah $109,394

Iowa $109,326 Kansas $108,777 Louisiana $108,617 North Carolina $108,560 Missouri $108,538 Florida $108,092 Montana $107,852 Nebraska $107,624

Kentucky $107,498 South Carolina $107,041 Tennessee $106,755 Idaho $106,641 New Mexico $105,807 Oklahoma $105,624 Alabama $104,950 South Dakota $103,819

Arkansas $103,203 West Virginia $102,871 Mississippi $101,877

Top Paying Cities for Packaging 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: $115,168
Little Creek: $116,011
Magnolia: $115,844

Lincoln, DE $115,168 Little Creek, DE $116,011 Magnolia, DE $115,844 Milford, DE $115,460 Marydel, DE $115,650 Millsboro, DE $114,685 Millville, DE $114,862 Milton, DE $115,061

Nassau, DE $115,144 Ocean View, DE $114,842 Rehoboth Beach, DE $115,063 Seaford, DE $115,128 Selbyville, DE $114,652 Smyrna, DE $116,091 Viola, DE $115,556 Woodside, DE $115,867

Bear, DE $115,600 Newark, DE $115,556 Claymont, DE $115,793 Delaware City, DE $115,672 Hockessin, DE $115,546 Kirkwood, DE $115,650 Middletown, DE $115,695 Montchanin, DE $115,572

New Castle, DE $115,589 Odessa, DE $115,752 Port Penn, DE $115,829 Rockland, DE $115,584 Saint Georges, DE $115,658 Townsend, DE $115,836 Winterthur, DE $115,597 Lewes, DE $115,105

Wilmington, DE $115,552 Dover, DE $116,011 Dover Afb, DE $115,400 Bethany Beach, DE $114,721 Bethel, DE $114,840 Bridgeville, DE $115,111 Camden Wyoming, DE $115,684 Cheswold, DE $115,973

Clayton, DE $115,977 Dagsboro, DE $114,641 Delmar, DE $114,457 Ellendale, DE $114,805 Felton, DE $115,451 Fenwick Island, DE $114,666 Frankford, DE $114,466 Frederica, DE $115,565

Georgetown, DE $114,598 Greenwood, DE $115,129 Harbeson, DE $114,720 Harrington, DE $115,305 Hartly, DE $115,664 Houston, DE $115,140 Kenton, DE $115,982 Laurel, DE $114,529

Yorklyn, DE $115,580

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

Understanding how a Packaging 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 01, 2026

$104,372

Average $115,689/year

$129,896

$8,698

Average $9,641/month

$10,825

$2,007

Average $2,225/week

$2,498

$50

Average $56/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,896	$10,825	$2,498	$62
Average	$115,689	$9,641	$2,225	$56
25th Percentile	$104,372	$8,698	$2,007	$50

Packaging Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Packaging Manager

Machine Operator Senior Manager

For a Packaging Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Machine Operator Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $137,237 - a projected growth of 19% over your current level.

Salaries of jobs related to Packaging Manager

Find Your Next Packaging Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Packaging 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

1.3% 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

Click or scroll to view lower level job