Technical Development Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Technical Development Manager make in the United States? (2025)

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Technical Development Manager in the United States is $143,938 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): $166,353
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,196 to $155,671
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,774
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75th Percentile $155,671 $12,973 $2,994 $75
Average $143,938 $11,995 $2,768 $69
25th Percentile $129,196 $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): $141,480
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $142,133
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,655
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,395
  • Expert (over 8 years): $147,255
Levels Salary
Entry Level Technical Development Manager $141,480
Intermediate Level Technical Development Manager $142,133
Senior Level Technical Development Manager $143,655
Specialist Level Technical Development Manager $145,395
Expert Level Technical Development Manager $147,255
$141,480 0 yr
$142,133 < 2 yrs
$143,655 2-4 yrs
$145,395 5-8 yrs
$147,255 > 8 yrs
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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.

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$129,196
Average $143,938/year
$155,671
$10,766
Average $11,995/month
$12,973
$2,485
Average $2,768/week
$2,994
$62
Average $69/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $155,671 $12,973 $2,994 $75
Average $143,938 $11,995 $2,768 $69
25th Percentile $129,196 $10,766 $2,485 $62

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Salary Trends for Technical Development Managers

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, .

Average Annual Salary of Technical Development Manager Over Time

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2023
$120,681
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$120,859
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$119,834
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Technical Development Manager bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 67.5%
Bonuses 5.5%
Social Security 5.6%
401k/403b 3.1%
Disability 1.5%
Healthcare 3.8%
Pension 4.0%
Time Off 9.1%
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Base Salary $143,938 67.5%
Bonus $11,717 5.5%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $12,006 5.6%
401K/403B $6,592 3.1%
Disability $3,139 1.5%
Healthcare $8,166 3.8%
Pension $8,475 4.0%
Time Off $19,316 9.1%
Total Compensation $213,348 100%
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