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

A Development Project Manager's salary grows with experience: a Development Project Manager (0-2 years)earns $74,677, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $93,338, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $114,246, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $128,694, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $151,770,

What are the highest paying states for a Development Project Manager?

Development Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $82,222, California $81,910, Massachusetts $80,819. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Development Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for Development Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Project Engineering Manager: $150,477; Project Manager, Research & Development: $148,724; Product Development Project Manager: $142,423; Business Development Project Manager: $136,559; Project Manager - Construction: $118,607.

Development Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Development Project Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Project Manager in Delaware is $75,204 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,906
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,648 to $82,377
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,678

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Development Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,377	$6,865	$1,584	$40
Average	$75,204	$6,267	$1,446	$36
25th Percentile	$68,648	$5,721	$1,320	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Development Project Manager Salaries

A Development Project 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 Development Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development Project 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): $74,677
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,338
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,246
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,694
Expert (over 8 years): $151,770

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Development Project Manager	$74,677
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$93,338
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$114,246
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$128,694
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$151,770

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

District of Columbia: $82,222.
California: $81,910.
Massachusetts: $80,819.

District of Columbia $82,222 California $81,910 Massachusetts $80,819 Washington $80,522 New Jersey $80,492 Alaska $80,388 Connecticut $79,363 New York $78,947

Hawaii $77,618 Rhode Island $76,994 Maryland $76,571 Minnesota $75,992 Colorado $75,769 Illinois $75,695 Oregon $75,412 Delaware $75,204

New Hampshire $75,074 Virginia $74,781 Pennsylvania $73,927 Nevada $73,496 North Dakota $73,355 Michigan $73,133 Wisconsin $73,051 Vermont $72,887

Texas $72,434 Maine $72,405 Arizona $72,360 Ohio $72,308 Georgia $71,625 Indiana $71,283 Wyoming $71,217 Utah $71,113

Iowa $71,068 Kansas $70,712 Louisiana $70,608 North Carolina $70,571 Missouri $70,556 Florida $70,266 Montana $70,110 Nebraska $69,962

Kentucky $69,880 South Carolina $69,583 Tennessee $69,397 Idaho $69,323 New Mexico $68,781 Oklahoma $68,662 Alabama $68,224 South Dakota $67,489

Arkansas $67,088 West Virginia $66,872 Mississippi $66,226

Top Paying Cities for Development Project 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: $74,866
Little Creek: $75,414
Magnolia: $75,305

Lincoln, DE $74,866 Little Creek, DE $75,414 Magnolia, DE $75,305 Milford, DE $75,056 Marydel, DE $75,179 Millsboro, DE $74,552 Millville, DE $74,667 Milton, DE $74,796

Nassau, DE $74,850 Ocean View, DE $74,654 Rehoboth Beach, DE $74,797 Seaford, DE $74,840 Selbyville, DE $74,530 Smyrna, DE $75,466 Viola, DE $75,118 Woodside, DE $75,320

Bear, DE $75,146 Newark, DE $75,118 Claymont, DE $75,272 Delaware City, DE $75,193 Hockessin, DE $75,112 Kirkwood, DE $75,179 Middletown, DE $75,208 Montchanin, DE $75,129

New Castle, DE $75,140 Odessa, DE $75,245 Port Penn, DE $75,296 Rockland, DE $75,136 Saint Georges, DE $75,184 Townsend, DE $75,300 Winterthur, DE $75,145 Lewes, DE $74,825

Wilmington, DE $75,115 Dover, DE $75,414 Dover Afb, DE $75,017 Bethany Beach, DE $74,575 Bethel, DE $74,653 Bridgeville, DE $74,829 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,201 Cheswold, DE $75,389

Clayton, DE $75,392 Dagsboro, DE $74,523 Delmar, DE $74,404 Ellendale, DE $74,630 Felton, DE $75,050 Fenwick Island, DE $74,540 Frankford, DE $74,410 Frederica, DE $75,124

Georgetown, DE $74,495 Greenwood, DE $74,841 Harbeson, DE $74,575 Harrington, DE $74,955 Hartly, DE $75,188 Houston, DE $74,848 Kenton, DE $75,395 Laurel, DE $74,451

Yorklyn, DE $75,134

Development Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Development Project 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 May 01, 2026

$68,648

Average $75,204/year

$82,377

$5,721

Average $6,267/month

$6,865

$1,320

Average $1,446/week

$1,584

$33

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,377	$6,865	$1,584	$40
Average	$75,204	$6,267	$1,446	$36
25th Percentile	$68,648	$5,721	$1,320	$33

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