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

A Dev Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $78,565 for beginners, reaching about $80,389 at mid-level, and approach $83,646 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Dev Manager?

Dev Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Dev Manager roles are District of Columbia $90,237, California $89,895, Massachusetts $88,697. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Dev Manager roles make?

Salaries for Dev Manager level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Bus Dev: $320,590; Software Dev Manager: $151,538; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,765; Dev Lead: $138,212; Dev Ops: $106,513.

Dev Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Dev Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dev Manager in Delaware is $82,536 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,559
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,513 to $88,829
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,298

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Dev Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,829	$7,402	$1,708	$43
Average	$82,536	$6,878	$1,587	$40
25th Percentile	$73,513	$6,126	$1,414	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Dev Manager Salaries

A Dev 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 Dev Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dev 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): $78,565
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,986
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,389
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,073
Expert (over 8 years): $83,646

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Dev Manager	$78,565
Intermediate Level Dev Manager	$78,986
Senior Level Dev Manager	$80,389
Specialist Level Dev Manager	$82,073
Expert Level Dev Manager	$83,646

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

District of Columbia: $90,237.
California: $89,895.
Massachusetts: $88,697.

District of Columbia $90,237 California $89,895 Massachusetts $88,697 Washington $88,371 New Jersey $88,339 Alaska $88,224 Connecticut $87,100 New York $86,643

Hawaii $85,184 Rhode Island $84,500 Maryland $84,035 Minnesota $83,400 Colorado $83,155 Illinois $83,074 Oregon $82,764 Delaware $82,536

New Hampshire $82,392 Virginia $82,071 Pennsylvania $81,134 Nevada $80,661 North Dakota $80,506 Michigan $80,262 Wisconsin $80,172 Vermont $79,993

Texas $79,496 Maine $79,463 Arizona $79,414 Ohio $79,357 Georgia $78,607 Indiana $78,232 Wyoming $78,159 Utah $78,045

Iowa $77,996 Kansas $77,605 Louisiana $77,491 North Carolina $77,450 Missouri $77,434 Florida $77,116 Montana $76,945 Nebraska $76,782

Kentucky $76,692 South Carolina $76,366 Tennessee $76,162 Idaho $76,081 New Mexico $75,486 Oklahoma $75,355 Alabama $74,875 South Dakota $74,068

Arkansas $73,628 West Virginia $73,391 Mississippi $72,682

Top Paying Cities for Dev 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: $85,421
Little Creek: $84,630
Magnolia: $84,981

Lincoln, DE $85,421 Little Creek, DE $84,630 Magnolia, DE $84,981 Milford, DE $85,421 Marydel, DE $84,312 Millsboro, DE $85,421 Millville, DE $85,991 Milton, DE $85,421

Nassau, DE $85,421 Ocean View, DE $85,991 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,991 Seaford, DE $84,524 Selbyville, DE $85,991 Smyrna, DE $84,215 Viola, DE $84,981 Woodside, DE $84,736

Bear, DE $83,595 Newark, DE $83,628 Claymont, DE $83,693 Delaware City, DE $83,628 Hockessin, DE $83,693 Kirkwood, DE $83,628 Middletown, DE $84,043 Montchanin, DE $83,693

New Castle, DE $83,693 Odessa, DE $84,158 Port Penn, DE $83,400 Rockland, DE $83,693 Saint Georges, DE $83,628 Townsend, DE $84,035 Winterthur, DE $83,693 Lewes, DE $85,421

Wilmington, DE $83,693 Dover, DE $84,589 Dover Afb, DE $84,785 Bethany Beach, DE $85,991 Bethel, DE $84,524 Bridgeville, DE $85,421 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,679 Cheswold, DE $84,394

Clayton, DE $84,182 Dagsboro, DE $85,991 Delmar, DE $84,524 Ellendale, DE $85,421 Felton, DE $85,421 Fenwick Island, DE $85,991 Frankford, DE $85,991 Frederica, DE $85,421

Georgetown, DE $85,421 Greenwood, DE $85,421 Harbeson, DE $85,421 Harrington, DE $85,421 Hartly, DE $84,141 Houston, DE $85,421 Kenton, DE $84,182 Laurel, DE $84,524

Yorklyn, DE $83,693

Dev Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dev 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

$73,513

Average $82,536/year

$88,829

$6,126

Average $6,878/month

$7,402

$1,414

Average $1,587/week

$1,708

$35

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,829	$7,402	$1,708	$43
Average	$82,536	$6,878	$1,587	$40
25th Percentile	$73,513	$6,126	$1,414	$35

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