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 $119,197, a Community Relations Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $151,882, a Community Manager (10+ years)earns $107,985, a Community Relations Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $155,938, a Community Relations Director (10+ years)earns $183,756,

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 $118,994, California $118,543, Massachusetts $116,963. 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: $163,679; Community Relations Senior Manager: $156,470; Assistant Community Manager: $130,914; Community Association Manager: $128,001; Associate Community Manager: $126,468.

Community Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Community Manager make in Delaware?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Manager in Delaware is $108,838 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): $131,002
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,413 to $120,439
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,742

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Community Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,439	$10,037	$2,316	$58
Average	$108,838	$9,070	$2,093	$52
25th Percentile	$100,413	$8,368	$1,931	$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): $119,197
Early Career (1-2 years): $151,882
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,985
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $155,938
Expert (over 8 years): $183,756

Levels	Salary
Community... Level Community Manager	$119,197
Community... Level Community Manager	$151,882
Community... Level Community Manager	$107,985
Community... Level Community Manager	$155,938
Community... Level Community Manager	$183,756

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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: $118,994.
California: $118,543.
Massachusetts: $116,963.

District of Columbia $118,994 California $118,543 Massachusetts $116,963 Washington $116,533 New Jersey $116,490 Alaska $116,340 Connecticut $114,856 New York $114,255

Hawaii $112,331 Rhode Island $111,428 Maryland $110,815 Minnesota $109,977 Colorado $109,655 Illinois $109,547 Oregon $109,139 Delaware $108,838

New Hampshire $108,649 Virginia $108,225 Pennsylvania $106,989 Nevada $106,366 North Dakota $106,162 Michigan $105,839 Wisconsin $105,721 Vermont $105,485

Texas $104,829 Maine $104,786 Arizona $104,722 Ohio $104,646 Georgia $103,658 Indiana $103,163 Wyoming $103,067 Utah $102,916

Iowa $102,852 Kansas $102,336 Louisiana $102,185 North Carolina $102,132 Missouri $102,110 Florida $101,691 Montana $101,465 Nebraska $101,250

Kentucky $101,132 South Carolina $100,702 Tennessee $100,434 Idaho $100,326 New Mexico $99,541 Oklahoma $99,370 Alabama $98,735 South Dakota $97,671

Arkansas $97,091 West Virginia $96,779 Mississippi $95,844

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: $108,348
Little Creek: $109,141
Magnolia: $108,984

Lincoln, DE $108,348 Little Creek, DE $109,141 Magnolia, DE $108,984 Milford, DE $108,623 Marydel, DE $108,801 Millsboro, DE $107,893 Millville, DE $108,060 Milton, DE $108,247

Nassau, DE $108,325 Ocean View, DE $108,042 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,249 Seaford, DE $108,310 Selbyville, DE $107,862 Smyrna, DE $109,216 Viola, DE $108,713 Woodside, DE $109,006

Bear, DE $108,754 Newark, DE $108,713 Claymont, DE $108,936 Delaware City, DE $108,822 Hockessin, DE $108,704 Kirkwood, DE $108,801 Middletown, DE $108,843 Montchanin, DE $108,728

New Castle, DE $108,744 Odessa, DE $108,897 Port Penn, DE $108,970 Rockland, DE $108,739 Saint Georges, DE $108,809 Townsend, DE $108,977 Winterthur, DE $108,752 Lewes, DE $108,289

Wilmington, DE $108,709 Dover, DE $109,141 Dover Afb, DE $108,566 Bethany Beach, DE $107,928 Bethel, DE $108,039 Bridgeville, DE $108,294 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,834 Cheswold, DE $109,106

Clayton, DE $109,109 Dagsboro, DE $107,852 Delmar, DE $107,679 Ellendale, DE $108,006 Felton, DE $108,614 Fenwick Island, DE $107,876 Frankford, DE $107,688 Frederica, DE $108,722

Georgetown, DE $107,812 Greenwood, DE $108,311 Harbeson, DE $107,927 Harrington, DE $108,477 Hartly, DE $108,814 Houston, DE $108,322 Kenton, DE $109,114 Laurel, DE $107,747

Yorklyn, DE $108,736

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	$130,605	$63.0	20%
Healthcare	$125,164	$60.0	15%
Software & Networking	$121,898	$59.0	12%
Financial Services	$119,722	$58.0	10%
Media	$117,545	$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.

Last Updated on September 01, 2026

$100,413

Average $108,838/year

$120,439

$8,368

Average $9,070/month

$10,037

$1,931

Average $2,093/week

$2,316

$48

Average $52/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,439	$10,037	$2,316	$58
Average	$108,838	$9,070	$2,093	$52
25th Percentile	$100,413	$8,368	$1,931	$48

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