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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Community Manager?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Community Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Community Manager's salary?

A Community Manager's salary grows with experience: a Community Relations Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $119,187, a Community Relations Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $151,889, a Community Manager (10+ years)earns $107,978, a Community Relations Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $155,908, a Community Relations Director (10+ years)earns $183,736,

What are the highest paying states for a Community Manager?

Community Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Community Manager roles are District of Columbia $118,983, California $118,532, Massachusetts $116,952. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Community Manager roles make?

Salaries for Community Manager level roles vary by specialization: Senior Community Manager: $163,618; Community Relations Senior Manager: $156,440; Assistant Community Manager: $130,861; Community Association Manager: $127,950; Associate Community Manager: $126,417.

Community Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Community Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Manager in Delaware is $108,828 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,887
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,370 to $120,375
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,670

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,375	$10,031	$2,315	$58
Average	$108,828	$9,069	$2,093	$52
25th Percentile	$100,370	$8,364	$1,930	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Community Manager Salaries

A Community 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 Community Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community 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): $119,187
Early Career (1-2 years): $151,889
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,978
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $155,908
Expert (over 8 years): $183,736

Levels	Salary
Community... Level Community Manager	$119,187
Community... Level Community Manager	$151,889
Community... Level Community Manager	$107,978
Community... Level Community Manager	$155,908
Community... Level Community Manager	$183,736

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

District of Columbia: $118,983.
California: $118,532.
Massachusetts: $116,952.

District of Columbia $118,983 California $118,532 Massachusetts $116,952 Washington $116,522 New Jersey $116,479 Alaska $116,329 Connecticut $114,846 New York $114,244

Hawaii $112,320 Rhode Island $111,418 Maryland $110,805 Minnesota $109,967 Colorado $109,644 Illinois $109,537 Oregon $109,129 Delaware $108,828

New Hampshire $108,639 Virginia $108,215 Pennsylvania $106,979 Nevada $106,356 North Dakota $106,152 Michigan $105,830 Wisconsin $105,711 Vermont $105,475

Texas $104,819 Maine $104,776 Arizona $104,712 Ohio $104,637 Georgia $103,648 Indiana $103,154 Wyoming $103,057 Utah $102,907

Iowa $102,842 Kansas $102,326 Louisiana $102,176 North Carolina $102,122 Missouri $102,101 Florida $101,681 Montana $101,456 Nebraska $101,241

Kentucky $101,123 South Carolina $100,693 Tennessee $100,424 Idaho $100,317 New Mexico $99,532 Oklahoma $99,360 Alabama $98,726 South Dakota $97,662

Arkansas $97,082 West Virginia $96,770 Mississippi $95,836

Top Paying Cities for Community 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: $108,338
Little Creek: $109,131
Magnolia: $108,974

Lincoln, DE $108,338 Little Creek, DE $109,131 Magnolia, DE $108,974 Milford, DE $108,613 Marydel, DE $108,791 Millsboro, DE $107,883 Millville, DE $108,050 Milton, DE $108,237

Nassau, DE $108,315 Ocean View, DE $108,031 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,239 Seaford, DE $108,300 Selbyville, DE $107,852 Smyrna, DE $109,206 Viola, DE $108,703 Woodside, DE $108,995

Bear, DE $108,744 Newark, DE $108,703 Claymont, DE $108,926 Delaware City, DE $108,812 Hockessin, DE $108,693 Kirkwood, DE $108,791 Middletown, DE $108,833 Montchanin, DE $108,718

New Castle, DE $108,734 Odessa, DE $108,887 Port Penn, DE $108,960 Rockland, DE $108,729 Saint Georges, DE $108,799 Townsend, DE $108,966 Winterthur, DE $108,742 Lewes, DE $108,279

Wilmington, DE $108,699 Dover, DE $109,131 Dover Afb, DE $108,556 Bethany Beach, DE $107,918 Bethel, DE $108,029 Bridgeville, DE $108,284 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,823 Cheswold, DE $109,095

Clayton, DE $109,099 Dagsboro, DE $107,842 Delmar, DE $107,669 Ellendale, DE $107,996 Felton, DE $108,604 Fenwick Island, DE $107,866 Frankford, DE $107,678 Frederica, DE $108,712

Georgetown, DE $107,802 Greenwood, DE $108,301 Harbeson, DE $107,916 Harrington, DE $108,467 Hartly, DE $108,804 Houston, DE $108,312 Kenton, DE $109,104 Laurel, DE $107,737

Yorklyn, DE $108,726

Community Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Community Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Community Manager positions in Aerospace & Defense or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Community Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Community Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$130,593	$63.0	20%
Healthcare	$125,152	$60.0	15%
Software & Networking	$121,887	$59.0	12%
Financial Services	$119,711	$58.0	10%
Media	$117,534	$57.0	8%

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

Understanding how a Community 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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$100,370

Average $108,828/year

$120,375

$8,364

Average $9,069/month

$10,031

$1,930

Average $2,093/week

$2,315

$48

Average $52/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,375	$10,031	$2,315	$58
Average	$108,828	$9,069	$2,093	$52
25th Percentile	$100,370	$8,364	$1,930	$48

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