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

A Principal Technical Program Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $142,564 for beginners, reaching about $144,114 at mid-level, and approach $147,407 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Principal Technical Program Manager?

Principal Technical Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Principal Technical Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $162,593, California $161,977, Massachusetts $159,818. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Principal Technical Program Manager roles make?

Salaries for Principal Technical Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: Technical Program Manager III: $147,983; Principal Program Manager: $144,267; Program Manager: $143,889; Technical Program Manager: $142,594; Staff Technical Program Manager: $142,097.

Principal Technical Program Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Principal Technical Program Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Principal Technical Program Manager in Delaware is $148,716 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,730
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,591 to $166,520
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,642

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Principal Technical Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,520	$13,877	$3,202	$80
Average	$148,716	$12,393	$2,860	$71
25th Percentile	$135,591	$11,299	$2,608	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Principal Technical Program Manager Salaries

A Principal Technical 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 Principal Technical Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Principal Technical 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): $142,564
Early Career (1-2 years): $143,145
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $144,114
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,470
Expert (over 8 years): $147,407

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Principal Technical Program Manager	$142,564
Intermediate Level Principal Technical Program Manager	$143,145
Senior Level Principal Technical Program Manager	$144,114
Specialist Level Principal Technical Program Manager	$145,470
Expert Level Principal Technical Program Manager	$147,407

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

District of Columbia: $162,593.
California: $161,977.
Massachusetts: $159,818.

District of Columbia $162,593 California $161,977 Massachusetts $159,818 Washington $159,231 New Jersey $159,172 Alaska $158,966 Connecticut $156,940 New York $156,117

Hawaii $153,489 Rhode Island $152,255 Maryland $151,418 Minnesota $150,273 Colorado $149,832 Illinois $149,685 Oregon $149,127 Delaware $148,716

New Hampshire $148,458 Virginia $147,879 Pennsylvania $146,190 Nevada $145,338 North Dakota $145,059 Michigan $144,619 Wisconsin $144,457 Vermont $144,134

Texas $143,238 Maine $143,180 Arizona $143,092 Ohio $142,989 Georgia $141,638 Indiana $140,962 Wyoming $140,830 Utah $140,625

Iowa $140,536 Kansas $139,832 Louisiana $139,626 North Carolina $139,553 Missouri $139,523 Florida $138,950 Montana $138,642 Nebraska $138,348

Kentucky $138,187 South Carolina $137,599 Tennessee $137,232 Idaho $137,085 New Mexico $136,013 Oklahoma $135,778 Alabama $134,912 South Dakota $133,458

Arkansas $132,665 West Virginia $132,239 Mississippi $130,962

Top Paying Cities for Principal Technical 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: $153,915
Little Creek: $152,490
Magnolia: $153,122

Lincoln, DE $153,915 Little Creek, DE $152,490 Magnolia, DE $153,122 Milford, DE $153,915 Marydel, DE $151,917 Millsboro, DE $153,915 Millville, DE $154,942 Milton, DE $153,915

Nassau, DE $153,915 Ocean View, DE $154,942 Rehoboth Beach, DE $154,942 Seaford, DE $152,299 Selbyville, DE $154,942 Smyrna, DE $151,741 Viola, DE $153,122 Woodside, DE $152,681

Bear, DE $150,625 Newark, DE $150,684 Claymont, DE $150,801 Delaware City, DE $150,684 Hockessin, DE $150,801 Kirkwood, DE $150,684 Middletown, DE $151,433 Montchanin, DE $150,801

New Castle, DE $150,801 Odessa, DE $151,638 Port Penn, DE $150,273 Rockland, DE $150,801 Saint Georges, DE $150,684 Townsend, DE $151,418 Winterthur, DE $150,801 Lewes, DE $153,915

Wilmington, DE $150,801 Dover, DE $152,417 Dover Afb, DE $152,769 Bethany Beach, DE $154,942 Bethel, DE $152,299 Bridgeville, DE $153,915 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,578 Cheswold, DE $152,064

Clayton, DE $151,682 Dagsboro, DE $154,942 Delmar, DE $152,299 Ellendale, DE $153,915 Felton, DE $153,915 Fenwick Island, DE $154,942 Frankford, DE $154,942 Frederica, DE $153,915

Georgetown, DE $153,915 Greenwood, DE $153,915 Harbeson, DE $153,915 Harrington, DE $153,915 Hartly, DE $151,609 Houston, DE $153,915 Kenton, DE $151,682 Laurel, DE $152,299

Yorklyn, DE $150,801

Principal Technical Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Principal Technical 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$135,591

Average $148,716/year

$166,520

$11,299

Average $12,393/month

$13,877

$2,608

Average $2,860/week

$3,202

$65

Average $71/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,520	$13,877	$3,202	$80
Average	$148,716	$12,393	$2,860	$71
25th Percentile	$135,591	$11,299	$2,608	$65

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