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 $142,672 for beginners, reaching about $144,197 at mid-level, and approach $147,439 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 $162,630, California $162,013, Massachusetts $159,854. 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: $148,017; Principal Program Manager: $144,299; Program Manager: $143,921; Technical Program Manager: $142,626; Staff Technical Program Manager: $142,173.

Principal Technical Program Manager Salary in Delaware

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Principal Technical Program Manager in Delaware is $148,749 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,787
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,806 to $166,566
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,022

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Principal Technical Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,566	$13,880	$3,203	$80
Average	$148,749	$12,396	$2,861	$72
25th Percentile	$135,806	$11,317	$2,612	$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): $142,672
Early Career (1-2 years): $143,244
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $144,197
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,532
Expert (over 8 years): $147,439

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Principal Technical Program Manager	$142,672
Intermediate Level Principal Technical Program Manager	$143,244
Senior Level Principal Technical Program Manager	$144,197
Specialist Level Principal Technical Program Manager	$145,532
Expert Level Principal Technical Program Manager	$147,439

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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: $162,630.
California: $162,013.
Massachusetts: $159,854.

District of Columbia $162,630 California $162,013 Massachusetts $159,854 Washington $159,266 New Jersey $159,208 Alaska $159,002 Connecticut $156,975 New York $156,152

Hawaii $153,523 Rhode Island $152,289 Maryland $151,452 Minnesota $150,306 Colorado $149,866 Illinois $149,719 Oregon $149,161 Delaware $148,749

New Hampshire $148,491 Virginia $147,912 Pennsylvania $146,223 Nevada $145,371 North Dakota $145,092 Michigan $144,651 Wisconsin $144,490 Vermont $144,167

Texas $143,271 Maine $143,212 Arizona $143,124 Ohio $143,021 Georgia $141,670 Indiana $140,994 Wyoming $140,862 Utah $140,656

Iowa $140,568 Kansas $139,863 Louisiana $139,657 North Carolina $139,584 Missouri $139,554 Florida $138,982 Montana $138,673 Nebraska $138,379

Kentucky $138,218 South Carolina $137,630 Tennessee $137,263 Idaho $137,116 New Mexico $136,044 Oklahoma $135,809 Alabama $134,942 South Dakota $133,488

Arkansas $132,695 West Virginia $132,269 Mississippi $130,991

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: $153,949
Little Creek: $152,524
Magnolia: $153,156

Lincoln, DE $153,949 Little Creek, DE $152,524 Magnolia, DE $153,156 Milford, DE $153,949 Marydel, DE $151,951 Millsboro, DE $153,949 Millville, DE $154,977 Milton, DE $153,949

Nassau, DE $153,949 Ocean View, DE $154,977 Rehoboth Beach, DE $154,977 Seaford, DE $152,333 Selbyville, DE $154,977 Smyrna, DE $151,775 Viola, DE $153,156 Woodside, DE $152,715

Bear, DE $150,659 Newark, DE $150,718 Claymont, DE $150,835 Delaware City, DE $150,718 Hockessin, DE $150,835 Kirkwood, DE $150,718 Middletown, DE $151,467 Montchanin, DE $150,835

New Castle, DE $150,835 Odessa, DE $151,672 Port Penn, DE $150,306 Rockland, DE $150,835 Saint Georges, DE $150,718 Townsend, DE $151,452 Winterthur, DE $150,835 Lewes, DE $153,949

Wilmington, DE $150,835 Dover, DE $152,451 Dover Afb, DE $152,803 Bethany Beach, DE $154,977 Bethel, DE $152,333 Bridgeville, DE $153,949 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,612 Cheswold, DE $152,098

Clayton, DE $151,716 Dagsboro, DE $154,977 Delmar, DE $152,333 Ellendale, DE $153,949 Felton, DE $153,949 Fenwick Island, DE $154,977 Frankford, DE $154,977 Frederica, DE $153,949

Georgetown, DE $153,949 Greenwood, DE $153,949 Harbeson, DE $153,949 Harrington, DE $153,949 Hartly, DE $151,643 Houston, DE $153,949 Kenton, DE $151,716 Laurel, DE $152,333

Yorklyn, DE $150,835

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.

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$135,806

Average $148,749/year

$166,566

$11,317

Average $12,396/month

$13,880

$2,612

Average $2,861/week

$3,203

$65

Average $72/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,566	$13,880	$3,203	$80
Average	$148,749	$12,396	$2,861	$72
25th Percentile	$135,806	$11,317	$2,612	$65

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