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

A Design Program Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $142,268 for beginners, reaching about $143,815 at mid-level, and approach $147,101 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Design Program Manager?

Design Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $162,256, California $161,640, Massachusetts $159,486. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Design Program Manager roles make?

Salaries for Design Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Program Manager VI: $199,656; Engineering Program Manager V: $151,527; Program Manager: $143,889; Manufacturing Program Manager IV: $129,900; Engineering Program Manager IV: $129,883.

Design Program Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Design Program Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Design Program Manager in Delaware is $148,407 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,352
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,310 to $166,175
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,386

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Design Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,175	$13,848	$3,196	$80
Average	$148,407	$12,367	$2,854	$71
25th Percentile	$135,310	$11,276	$2,602	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Design Program Manager Salaries

A Design Program 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 Design Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Design Program 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): $142,268
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,848
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,815
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,168
Expert (over 8 years): $147,101

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Design Program Manager	$142,268
Intermediate Level Design Program Manager	$142,848
Senior Level Design Program Manager	$143,815
Specialist Level Design Program Manager	$145,168
Expert Level Design Program Manager	$147,101

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

District of Columbia: $162,256.
California: $161,640.
Massachusetts: $159,486.

District of Columbia $162,256 California $161,640 Massachusetts $159,486 Washington $158,900 New Jersey $158,841 Alaska $158,636 Connecticut $156,614 New York $155,793

Hawaii $153,170 Rhode Island $151,939 Maryland $151,104 Minnesota $149,961 Colorado $149,521 Illinois $149,374 Oregon $148,817 Delaware $148,407

New Hampshire $148,149 Virginia $147,572 Pennsylvania $145,887 Nevada $145,037 North Dakota $144,758 Michigan $144,319 Wisconsin $144,157 Vermont $143,835

Texas $142,941 Maine $142,882 Arizona $142,794 Ohio $142,692 Georgia $141,344 Indiana $140,670 Wyoming $140,538 Utah $140,332

Iowa $140,245 Kansas $139,541 Louisiana $139,336 North Carolina $139,263 Missouri $139,233 Florida $138,662 Montana $138,354 Nebraska $138,061

Kentucky $137,900 South Carolina $137,314 Tennessee $136,947 Idaho $136,801 New Mexico $135,731 Oklahoma $135,496 Alabama $134,632 South Dakota $133,181

Arkansas $132,390 West Virginia $131,965 Mississippi $130,690

Top Paying Cities for Design Program 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: $153,595
Little Creek: $152,173
Magnolia: $152,804

Lincoln, DE $153,595 Little Creek, DE $152,173 Magnolia, DE $152,804 Milford, DE $153,595 Marydel, DE $151,602 Millsboro, DE $153,595 Millville, DE $154,621 Milton, DE $153,595

Nassau, DE $153,595 Ocean View, DE $154,621 Rehoboth Beach, DE $154,621 Seaford, DE $151,983 Selbyville, DE $154,621 Smyrna, DE $151,426 Viola, DE $152,804 Woodside, DE $152,364

Bear, DE $150,312 Newark, DE $150,371 Claymont, DE $150,488 Delaware City, DE $150,371 Hockessin, DE $150,488 Kirkwood, DE $150,371 Middletown, DE $151,118 Montchanin, DE $150,488

New Castle, DE $150,488 Odessa, DE $151,323 Port Penn, DE $149,961 Rockland, DE $150,488 Saint Georges, DE $150,371 Townsend, DE $151,104 Winterthur, DE $150,488 Lewes, DE $153,595

Wilmington, DE $150,488 Dover, DE $152,100 Dover Afb, DE $152,452 Bethany Beach, DE $154,621 Bethel, DE $151,983 Bridgeville, DE $153,595 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,261 Cheswold, DE $151,748

Clayton, DE $151,367 Dagsboro, DE $154,621 Delmar, DE $151,983 Ellendale, DE $153,595 Felton, DE $153,595 Fenwick Island, DE $154,621 Frankford, DE $154,621 Frederica, DE $153,595

Georgetown, DE $153,595 Greenwood, DE $153,595 Harbeson, DE $153,595 Harrington, DE $153,595 Hartly, DE $151,294 Houston, DE $153,595 Kenton, DE $151,367 Laurel, DE $151,983

Yorklyn, DE $150,488

Design Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Design Program 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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$135,310

Average $148,407/year

$166,175

$11,276

Average $12,367/month

$13,848

$2,602

Average $2,854/week

$3,196

$65

Average $71/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,175	$13,848	$3,196	$80
Average	$148,407	$12,367	$2,854	$71
25th Percentile	$135,310	$11,276	$2,602	$65

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