Technical Development Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Technical Development Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Development Manager in the United States is $143,976 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,651
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,197 to $155,845
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,741
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Technical Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $155,845 $12,987 $2,997 $75
Average $143,976 $11,998 $2,769 $69
25th Percentile $129,197 $10,766 $2,485 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Technical Development Manager Salaries

A Technical 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 Technical Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $141,923
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $142,539
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,976
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,618
  • Expert (over 8 years): $147,414
Levels Salary
Entry Level Technical Development Manager$141,923
Intermediate Level Technical Development Manager$142,539
Senior Level Technical Development Manager$143,976
Specialist Level Technical Development Manager$145,618
Expert Level Technical Development Manager$147,414
$141,923 0 yr
$142,539 < 2 yrs
$143,976 2-4 yrs
$145,618 5-8 yrs
$147,414 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Technical 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:

  • San Jose: $181,597
  • San Francisco: $179,812
  • Oakland: $175,823

What Skills Can Increase a Technical Development Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Corporate Finance (Mentioned in 50% Job Postings): Corporate finance is an area of finance that deals with sources of funding, the capital structure of corporations, the actions that managers take to increase the value of the firm to the shareholders, and the tools and analysis used to allocate financial resources. The primary goal of corporate finance is to maximize or increase shareholder value. Although it is in principle different from managerial finance which studies the financial management of all firms, rather than corporations alone, the main concepts in the study of corporate finance are applicable to the financial problems of all kinds of firms. Correspondingly, corporate finance comprises two main sub-disciplines.[citation needed]Capital budgeting is concerned with the setting of criteria about which value-adding projects should receive investment funding, and whether to finance that investment with equity or debt capital. Working capital management is the management of the company's monetary funds that deal with the short-term operating balance of current assets and current liabilities; the focus here is on managing cash, inventories, and short-term borrowing and lending (such as the terms on credit extended to customers).
  • Treasury (Mentioned in 50% Job Postings): A treasury is either A government department related to finance and taxation, a finance ministry. A place or location where treasure, such as currency or precious items are kept.
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Technical Development Manager's salary.
  • Treasury: Can increase your salary by up to 0%.
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Technical Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Technical Development Manager

Salaries for a Technical Development Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $120,681 in 2023 to around $119,834 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technical Development Manager salary trends, .

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