What are the main factors that influence a Strategic Development 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 Strategic Development Manager's salary?

A Strategic Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Development and Fundraising Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $74,395, a Strategic Development Manager (3-5 years)earns $79,779, a Development and Fundraising Manager (5+ years)earns $98,355, a Development and Fundraising Sr. Manager (5+ years)earns $111,263, a Development and Fundraising Director (5+ years)earns $145,512,

What are the highest paying states for a Strategic Development Manager?

Strategic Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Strategic Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $87,699, California $87,366, Massachusetts $86,202. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Strategic Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Strategic Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Banking Strategic Development Director: $192,418; Strategic Advertising Senior Manager: $154,700; Strategic Business Development: $132,558; Strategic Business Development Manager: $130,861; Strategic Advertising Manager: $118,490.

Strategic Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Strategic Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Strategic Development Manager in Delaware is $80,214 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,497
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,299 to $86,120
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,183

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Strategic Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,120	$7,177	$1,656	$41
Average	$80,214	$6,684	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$71,299	$5,942	$1,371	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Strategic Development Manager Salaries

A Strategic Development 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 Strategic Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Strategic Development 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): $74,395
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,779
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,355
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,263
Expert (over 8 years): $145,512

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Strategic Development Manager	$74,395
Strategic... Level Strategic Development Manager	$79,779
Developme... Level Strategic Development Manager	$98,355
Developme... Level Strategic Development Manager	$111,263
Developme... Level Strategic Development Manager	$145,512

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How Do Strategic Development 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 Strategic Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,699.
California: $87,366.
Massachusetts: $86,202.

District of Columbia $87,699 California $87,366 Massachusetts $86,202 Washington $85,885 New Jersey $85,853 Alaska $85,742 Connecticut $84,649 New York $84,206

Hawaii $82,788 Rhode Island $82,122 Maryland $81,671 Minnesota $81,053 Colorado $80,816 Illinois $80,736 Oregon $80,435 Delaware $80,214

New Hampshire $80,074 Virginia $79,762 Pennsylvania $78,851 Nevada $78,392 North Dakota $78,241 Michigan $78,004 Wisconsin $77,917 Vermont $77,742

Texas $77,259 Maine $77,227 Arizona $77,180 Ohio $77,124 Georgia $76,396 Indiana $76,031 Wyoming $75,960 Utah $75,849

Iowa $75,802 Kansas $75,421 Louisiana $75,311 North Carolina $75,271 Missouri $75,255 Florida $74,946 Montana $74,780 Nebraska $74,621

Kentucky $74,534 South Carolina $74,218 Tennessee $74,020 Idaho $73,940 New Mexico $73,362 Oklahoma $73,235 Alabama $72,768 South Dakota $71,984

Arkansas $71,556 West Virginia $71,326 Mississippi $70,637

Top Paying Cities for Strategic Development 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: $83,017
Little Creek: $82,249
Magnolia: $82,590

Lincoln, DE $83,017 Little Creek, DE $82,249 Magnolia, DE $82,590 Milford, DE $83,017 Marydel, DE $81,940 Millsboro, DE $83,017 Millville, DE $83,572 Milton, DE $83,017

Nassau, DE $83,017 Ocean View, DE $83,572 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,572 Seaford, DE $82,146 Selbyville, DE $83,572 Smyrna, DE $81,845 Viola, DE $82,590 Woodside, DE $82,352

Bear, DE $81,243 Newark, DE $81,275 Claymont, DE $81,338 Delaware City, DE $81,275 Hockessin, DE $81,338 Kirkwood, DE $81,275 Middletown, DE $81,679 Montchanin, DE $81,338

New Castle, DE $81,338 Odessa, DE $81,790 Port Penn, DE $81,053 Rockland, DE $81,338 Saint Georges, DE $81,275 Townsend, DE $81,671 Winterthur, DE $81,338 Lewes, DE $83,017

Wilmington, DE $81,338 Dover, DE $82,210 Dover Afb, DE $82,400 Bethany Beach, DE $83,572 Bethel, DE $82,146 Bridgeville, DE $83,017 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,297 Cheswold, DE $82,019

Clayton, DE $81,814 Dagsboro, DE $83,572 Delmar, DE $82,146 Ellendale, DE $83,017 Felton, DE $83,017 Fenwick Island, DE $83,572 Frankford, DE $83,572 Frederica, DE $83,017

Georgetown, DE $83,017 Greenwood, DE $83,017 Harbeson, DE $83,017 Harrington, DE $83,017 Hartly, DE $81,774 Houston, DE $83,017 Kenton, DE $81,814 Laurel, DE $82,146

Yorklyn, DE $81,338

Strategic Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Strategic Development 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 February 01, 2026

$71,299

Average $80,214/year

$86,120

$5,942

Average $6,684/month

$7,177

$1,371

Average $1,543/week

$1,656

$34

Average $39/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,120	$7,177	$1,656	$41
Average	$80,214	$6,684	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$71,299	$5,942	$1,371	$34

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