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 $77,074, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $96,333, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $117,913, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $132,824, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $156,641,

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 Hawaii

How much does a Development Project Manager make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Project Manager in Hawaii is $77,618 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,760
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,851 to $85,020
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,690

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Development Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,020	$7,085	$1,635	$41
Average	$77,618	$6,468	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$70,851	$5,904	$1,363	$34

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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): $77,074
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,333
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,913
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,824
Expert (over 8 years): $156,641

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Development Project Manager	$77,074
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$96,333
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$117,913
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$132,824
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$156,641

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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:

Aiea: $77,198
Anahola: $76,185
Captain Cook: $76,109

Aiea, HI $77,198 Anahola, HI $76,185 Captain Cook, HI $76,109 Eleele, HI $76,340 Ewa Beach, HI $77,129 Kapolei, HI $77,068 Haiku, HI $76,242 Hakalau, HI $76,071

Haleiwa, HI $76,919 Hana, HI $76,060 Hanalei, HI $76,086 Hanamaulu, HI $76,240 Hanapepe, HI $76,336 Hauula, HI $77,036 Hawaii National Park, HI $76,159 Hawi, HI $76,286

Hilo, HI $76,233 Princeville, HI $76,225 Holualoa, HI $76,139 Honaunau, HI $76,008 Honokaa, HI $76,106 Honomu, HI $76,226 Hoolehua, HI $76,008 Kaaawa, HI $77,062

Kahuku, HI $76,897 Kahului, HI $76,418 Kailua, HI $77,173 Ocean View, HI $76,202 Waikoloa, HI $76,195 Keauhou, HI $76,139 Kailua Kona, HI $76,231 Kalaheo, HI $76,249

Kalaupapa, HI $75,938 Kamuela, HI $76,145 Kaneohe, HI $77,157 Kapaa, HI $76,332 Kaumakani, HI $76,373 Kaunakakai, HI $76,099 Keaau, HI $76,285 Kealakekua, HI $76,245

Kealia, HI $76,271 Kekaha, HI $76,194 Kihei, HI $76,340 Kilauea, HI $76,226 Kapaau, HI $76,168 Koloa, HI $76,260 Kualapuu, HI $76,076 Kunia, HI $77,043

Kurtistown, HI $76,246 Lahaina, HI $76,261 Laie, HI $76,964 Lanai City, HI $76,076 Laupahoehoe, HI $76,268 Lawai, HI $76,373 Lihue, HI $76,240 Makawao, HI $76,301

Makaweli, HI $76,072 Maunaloa, HI $75,893 Mountain View, HI $76,206 Naalehu, HI $76,052 Ninole, HI $76,001 Ookala, HI $76,026 Paauilo, HI $76,119 Pahala, HI $76,073

Pahoa, HI $76,174 Paia, HI $76,265 Papaaloa, HI $76,278 Papaikou, HI $76,120 Pearl City, HI $77,142 Pepeekeo, HI $76,268 Puunene, HI $76,418 Volcano, HI $76,159

Wahiawa, HI $77,010 Pukalani, HI $76,301 Mililani, HI $77,103 Kula, HI $76,143 Waialua, HI $76,878 Waianae, HI $76,949 Wailuku, HI $76,299 Waimanalo, HI $77,158

Waimea, HI $76,366 Waipahu, HI $77,108 Honolulu, HI $77,224 J B P H H, HI $77,211 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $77,051 Schofield Barracks, HI $77,029 Fort Shafter, HI $77,224 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $77,224

Camp H M Smith, HI $77,207 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $77,132 Wake Island, HI $77,224

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

$70,851

Average $77,618/year

$85,020

$5,904

Average $6,468/month

$7,085

$1,363

Average $1,493/week

$1,635

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,020	$7,085	$1,635	$41
Average	$77,618	$6,468	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$70,851	$5,904	$1,363	$34

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