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

A Product Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Product Development Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $134,958, a Product Development Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $162,753, a Product Development Manager (10+ years)earns $143,769, a Product Development Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $183,159, a Product Development Director (10+ years)earns $223,904,

What are the highest paying states for a Product Development Manager?

Product Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Product Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $157,185, California $156,588, Massachusetts $154,502. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Product Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Product Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Senior Manager of Product Development: $180,870; Product Development Senior Manager: $180,862; Insurance Product Development Senior Manager: $169,788; Product Development Analyst V: $160,712; Insurance Product Development Manager: $142,807.

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Product Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Product Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Development Manager in Delaware is $143,769 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $165,223
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,688 to $154,999
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,778

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Product Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,999	$12,917	$2,981	$75
Average	$143,769	$11,981	$2,765	$69
25th Percentile	$130,688	$10,891	$2,513	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Product Development Manager Salaries

A Product Development 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 Product Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product Development 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:

Product Development Analyst IV (7+ years): $134,958
Product Development Analyst V (7-10 years): $162,753
Product Development Manager (10+ years): $143,769
Product Development Senior Manager (10+ years): $183,159
Product Development Director (10+ years): $223,904

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Product Development Analyst IV	7+ years	$134,958
Product Development Analyst V	7-10 years	$162,753
Product Development Manager	10+ years	$143,769
Product Development Senior Manager	10+ years	$183,159
Product Development Director	10+ years	$223,904

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

District of Columbia: $157,185.
California: $156,588.
Massachusetts: $154,502.

District of Columbia $157,185 California $156,588 Massachusetts $154,502 Washington $153,934 New Jersey $153,877 Alaska $153,678 Connecticut $151,719 New York $150,924

Hawaii $148,383 Rhode Island $147,190 Maryland $146,381 Minnesota $145,274 Colorado $144,848 Illinois $144,706 Oregon $144,166 Delaware $143,769

New Hampshire $143,519 Virginia $142,960 Pennsylvania $141,327 Nevada $140,504 North Dakota $140,234 Michigan $139,808 Wisconsin $139,652 Vermont $139,340

Texas $138,474 Maine $138,417 Arizona $138,332 Ohio $138,232 Georgia $136,926 Indiana $136,273 Wyoming $136,145 Utah $135,947

Iowa $135,861 Kansas $135,180 Louisiana $134,981 North Carolina $134,910 Missouri $134,882 Florida $134,328 Montana $134,030 Nebraska $133,746

Kentucky $133,590 South Carolina $133,022 Tennessee $132,667 Idaho $132,525 New Mexico $131,489 Oklahoma $131,262 Alabama $130,424 South Dakota $129,019

Arkansas $128,252 West Virginia $127,840 Mississippi $126,605

Top Paying Cities for Product Development 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: $143,122
Little Creek: $144,169
Magnolia: $143,962

Lincoln, DE $143,122 Little Creek, DE $144,169 Magnolia, DE $143,962 Milford, DE $143,485 Marydel, DE $143,721 Millsboro, DE $142,521 Millville, DE $142,741 Milton, DE $142,988

Nassau, DE $143,092 Ocean View, DE $142,717 Rehoboth Beach, DE $142,991 Seaford, DE $143,072 Selbyville, DE $142,480 Smyrna, DE $144,269 Viola, DE $143,604 Woodside, DE $143,990

Bear, DE $143,658 Newark, DE $143,604 Claymont, DE $143,898 Delaware City, DE $143,748 Hockessin, DE $143,592 Kirkwood, DE $143,721 Middletown, DE $143,776 Montchanin, DE $143,624

New Castle, DE $143,645 Odessa, DE $143,847 Port Penn, DE $143,944 Rockland, DE $143,638 Saint Georges, DE $143,731 Townsend, DE $143,952 Winterthur, DE $143,655 Lewes, DE $143,044

Wilmington, DE $143,599 Dover, DE $144,169 Dover Afb, DE $143,410 Bethany Beach, DE $142,567 Bethel, DE $142,714 Bridgeville, DE $143,051 Camden Wyoming, DE $143,763 Cheswold, DE $144,122

Clayton, DE $144,127 Dagsboro, DE $142,467 Delmar, DE $142,239 Ellendale, DE $142,670 Felton, DE $143,474 Fenwick Island, DE $142,498 Frankford, DE $142,250 Frederica, DE $143,616

Georgetown, DE $142,413 Greenwood, DE $143,073 Harbeson, DE $142,565 Harrington, DE $143,292 Hartly, DE $143,738 Houston, DE $143,088 Kenton, DE $144,134 Laurel, DE $142,328

Yorklyn, DE $143,634

Product Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product Development 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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$130,688

Average $143,769/year

$154,999

$10,891

Average $11,981/month

$12,917

$2,513

Average $2,765/week

$2,981

$63

Average $69/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,999	$12,917	$2,981	$75
Average	$143,769	$11,981	$2,765	$69
25th Percentile	$130,688	$10,891	$2,513	$63

Product Development Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Product Development Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Product Development Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $183,159 - a projected growth of 27% over your current level.

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