Senior Manager, Technical Development Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Manager, Technical Development make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Manager, Technical Development in the United States is $151,946 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,886
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,595 to $166,571
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,425
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Senior Manager, Technical Development Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $166,571 $13,881 $3,203 $80
Average $151,946 $12,662 $2,922 $73
25th Percentile $127,595 $10,633 $2,454 $61
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Manager, Technical Development Salaries

A Senior Manager, Technical Development'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 Senior Manager, Technical Development Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Manager, Technical Development'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): $141,331
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $142,476
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $146,292
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,870
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,527
Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Manager, Technical Development$141,331
Intermediate Level Senior Manager, Technical Development$142,476
Senior Level Senior Manager, Technical Development$146,292
Specialist Level Senior Manager, Technical Development$150,870
Expert Level Senior Manager, Technical Development$154,527
$141,331 0 yr
$142,476 < 2 yrs
$146,292 2-4 yrs
$150,870 5-8 yrs
$154,527 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Manager, Technical Development 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 Senior Manager, Technical Developments. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $168,235.
  • California: $167,596.
  • Massachusetts: $165,363.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Manager, Technical Developments

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:

  • San Jose: $191,649
  • San Francisco: $189,765
  • Oakland: $185,556

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Manager, Technical Development's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 6.96% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Chemistry (Mentioned in 1.32% Job Postings): Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances of which matter is composed.
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Presentation 6.96%
Installation 2.34%
Chemistry 1.32%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Senior Manager, Technical Development's salary.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Improvement
 $174,738
15%
Team Management
 $167,141
10%
Team Development
 $165,621
9%
Coaching
 $162,582
7%
Project Management
 $159,543
5%
Proposal Development
 $159,543
5%
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Senior Manager, Technical Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Manager, Technical Development'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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$127,595
Average $151,946/year
$166,571
$10,633
Average $12,662/month
$13,881
$2,454
Average $2,922/week
$3,203
$61
Average $73/hour
$80
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $166,571 $13,881 $3,203 $80
Average $151,946 $12,662 $2,922 $73
25th Percentile $127,595 $10,633 $2,454 $61

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Salary Trends for Senior Manager, Technical Development

Salaries for a Senior Manager, Technical Development can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,815 in 2023 to around $114,080 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Manager, Technical Development salary trends, .

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