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 $77,066, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $96,323, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $117,911, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $132,827, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $156,643,

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 $82,214, California $81,902, Massachusetts $80,810. 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: $150,472; Project Manager, Research & Development: $148,732; Product Development Project Manager: $142,419; Business Development Project Manager: $136,547; Project Manager - Construction: $118,590.

Development Project Manager Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Development Project Manager make in Hawaii?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Project Manager in Hawaii is $77,610 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): $91,732
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,845 to $85,002
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,685

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Development Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,002	$7,084	$1,635	$41
Average	$77,610	$6,468	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$70,845	$5,904	$1,362	$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): $77,066
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,323
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,911
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,827
Expert (over 8 years): $156,643

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Development Project Manager	$77,066
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$96,323
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$117,911
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$132,827
Project M... Level Development Project Manager	$156,643

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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: $82,214.
California: $81,902.
Massachusetts: $80,810.

District of Columbia $82,214 California $81,902 Massachusetts $80,810 Washington $80,513 New Jersey $80,484 Alaska $80,380 Connecticut $79,355 New York $78,939

Hawaii $77,610 Rhode Island $76,986 Maryland $76,563 Minnesota $75,984 Colorado $75,761 Illinois $75,687 Oregon $75,405 Delaware $75,197

New Hampshire $75,066 Virginia $74,774 Pennsylvania $73,920 Nevada $73,489 North Dakota $73,348 Michigan $73,125 Wisconsin $73,043 Vermont $72,880

Texas $72,427 Maine $72,397 Arizona $72,353 Ohio $72,301 Georgia $71,618 Indiana $71,276 Wyoming $71,209 Utah $71,105

Iowa $71,061 Kansas $70,704 Louisiana $70,601 North Carolina $70,563 Missouri $70,549 Florida $70,259 Montana $70,103 Nebraska $69,955

Kentucky $69,873 South Carolina $69,576 Tennessee $69,390 Idaho $69,316 New Mexico $68,774 Oklahoma $68,655 Alabama $68,217 South Dakota $67,482

Arkansas $67,081 West Virginia $66,866 Mississippi $66,220

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: $77,217
Anahola: $76,697
Captain Cook: $76,697

Aiea, HI $77,217 Anahola, HI $76,697 Captain Cook, HI $76,697 Eleele, HI $76,697 Ewa Beach, HI $77,217 Kapolei, HI $77,046 Haiku, HI $76,697 Hakalau, HI $76,697

Haleiwa, HI $76,697 Hana, HI $76,697 Hanalei, HI $76,697 Hanamaulu, HI $76,697 Hanapepe, HI $76,697 Hauula, HI $76,868 Hawaii National Park, HI $76,697 Hawi, HI $76,697

Hilo, HI $76,697 Princeville, HI $76,697 Holualoa, HI $76,697 Honaunau, HI $76,697 Honokaa, HI $76,697 Honomu, HI $76,697 Hoolehua, HI $76,697 Kaaawa, HI $77,009

Kahuku, HI $76,697 Kahului, HI $76,697 Kailua, HI $77,217 Ocean View, HI $76,697 Waikoloa, HI $76,697 Keauhou, HI $76,697 Kailua Kona, HI $76,697 Kalaheo, HI $76,697

Kalaupapa, HI $76,697 Kamuela, HI $76,697 Kaneohe, HI $77,217 Kapaa, HI $76,697 Kaumakani, HI $76,697 Kaunakakai, HI $76,697 Keaau, HI $76,697 Kealakekua, HI $76,697

Kealia, HI $76,697 Kekaha, HI $76,697 Kihei, HI $76,697 Kilauea, HI $76,697 Kapaau, HI $76,697 Koloa, HI $76,697 Kualapuu, HI $76,697 Kunia, HI $76,971

Kurtistown, HI $76,697 Lahaina, HI $76,697 Laie, HI $76,764 Lanai City, HI $76,697 Laupahoehoe, HI $76,697 Lawai, HI $76,697 Lihue, HI $76,697 Makawao, HI $76,697

Makaweli, HI $76,697 Maunaloa, HI $76,697 Mountain View, HI $76,697 Naalehu, HI $76,697 Ninole, HI $76,697 Ookala, HI $76,697 Paauilo, HI $76,697 Pahala, HI $76,697

Pahoa, HI $76,697 Paia, HI $76,697 Papaaloa, HI $76,697 Papaikou, HI $76,697 Pearl City, HI $77,217 Pepeekeo, HI $76,697 Puunene, HI $76,697 Volcano, HI $76,697

Wahiawa, HI $76,971 Pukalani, HI $76,697 Mililani, HI $77,075 Kula, HI $76,697 Waialua, HI $76,697 Waianae, HI $76,764 Wailuku, HI $76,697 Waimanalo, HI $77,217

Waimea, HI $76,697 Waipahu, HI $77,179 Honolulu, HI $77,217 J B P H H, HI $77,217 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $77,009 Schofield Barracks, HI $76,942 Fort Shafter, HI $77,217 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $77,217

Camp H M Smith, HI $77,217 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $77,179 Wake Island, HI $77,217

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 March 01, 2026

$70,845

Average $77,610/year

$85,002

$5,904

Average $6,468/month

$7,084

$1,362

Average $1,493/week

$1,635

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,002	$7,084	$1,635	$41
Average	$77,610	$6,468	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$70,845	$5,904	$1,362	$34

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