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

A Developmental Manager's salary grows with experience: a Development and Fundraising Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $76,865, a Developmental Manager (3-5 years)earns $82,393, a Development and Fundraising Manager (5+ years)earns $101,609, a Development and Fundraising Sr. Manager (5+ years)earns $114,955, a Development and Fundraising Director (5+ years)earns $150,341,

What are the highest paying states for a Developmental Manager?

Developmental Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Developmental Manager roles are District of Columbia $107,158, California $106,751, Massachusetts $105,329. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Developmental Manager roles make?

Salaries for Developmental Manager level roles vary by specialization: Developmental Pediatrician: $289,007; Developmental Engineer: $126,467; Developmental Psychologist: $117,740; Developmental Technician: $96,013; Developmental Disabilities Case Manager: $95,400.

Developmental Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Developmental Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developmental Manager in Delaware is $98,012 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,518
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,717 to $107,699
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,255

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Developmental Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,699	$8,975	$2,071	$52
Average	$98,012	$8,168	$1,885	$47
25th Percentile	$88,717	$7,393	$1,706	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Developmental Manager Salaries

A Developmental 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 Developmental Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Developmental 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): $76,865
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,393
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,609
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,955
Expert (over 8 years): $150,341

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Developmental Manager	$76,865
Developme... Level Developmental Manager	$82,393
Developme... Level Developmental Manager	$101,609
Developme... Level Developmental Manager	$114,955
Developme... Level Developmental Manager	$150,341

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

District of Columbia: $107,158.
California: $106,751.
Massachusetts: $105,329.

District of Columbia $107,158 California $106,751 Massachusetts $105,329 Washington $104,941 New Jersey $104,903 Alaska $104,767 Connecticut $103,432 New York $102,890

Hawaii $101,157 Rhode Island $100,344 Maryland $99,793 Minnesota $99,038 Colorado $98,747 Illinois $98,651 Oregon $98,283 Delaware $98,012

New Hampshire $97,842 Virginia $97,460 Pennsylvania $96,347 Nevada $95,786 North Dakota $95,602 Michigan $95,312 Wisconsin $95,205 Vermont $94,992

Texas $94,402 Maine $94,363 Arizona $94,305 Ohio $94,237 Georgia $93,347 Indiana $92,902 Wyoming $92,815 Utah $92,679

Iowa $92,621 Kansas $92,156 Louisiana $92,021 North Carolina $91,973 Missouri $91,953 Florida $91,576 Montana $91,373 Nebraska $91,179

Kentucky $91,073 South Carolina $90,685 Tennessee $90,443 Idaho $90,347 New Mexico $89,640 Oklahoma $89,485 Alabama $88,914 South Dakota $87,956

Arkansas $87,433 West Virginia $87,153 Mississippi $86,311

Top Paying Cities for Developmental 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: $101,438
Little Creek: $100,499
Magnolia: $100,915

Lincoln, DE $101,438 Little Creek, DE $100,499 Magnolia, DE $100,915 Milford, DE $101,438 Marydel, DE $100,122 Millsboro, DE $101,438 Millville, DE $102,115 Milton, DE $101,438

Nassau, DE $101,438 Ocean View, DE $102,115 Rehoboth Beach, DE $102,115 Seaford, DE $100,373 Selbyville, DE $102,115 Smyrna, DE $100,006 Viola, DE $100,915 Woodside, DE $100,625

Bear, DE $99,270 Newark, DE $99,309 Claymont, DE $99,386 Delaware City, DE $99,309 Hockessin, DE $99,386 Kirkwood, DE $99,309 Middletown, DE $99,802 Montchanin, DE $99,386

New Castle, DE $99,386 Odessa, DE $99,938 Port Penn, DE $99,038 Rockland, DE $99,386 Saint Georges, DE $99,309 Townsend, DE $99,793 Winterthur, DE $99,386 Lewes, DE $101,438

Wilmington, DE $99,386 Dover, DE $100,451 Dover Afb, DE $100,683 Bethany Beach, DE $102,115 Bethel, DE $100,373 Bridgeville, DE $101,438 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,557 Cheswold, DE $100,218

Clayton, DE $99,967 Dagsboro, DE $102,115 Delmar, DE $100,373 Ellendale, DE $101,438 Felton, DE $101,438 Fenwick Island, DE $102,115 Frankford, DE $102,115 Frederica, DE $101,438

Georgetown, DE $101,438 Greenwood, DE $101,438 Harbeson, DE $101,438 Harrington, DE $101,438 Hartly, DE $99,918 Houston, DE $101,438 Kenton, DE $99,967 Laurel, DE $100,373

Yorklyn, DE $99,386

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

Understanding how a Developmental 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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$88,717

Average $98,012/year

$107,699

$7,393

Average $8,168/month

$8,975

$1,706

Average $1,885/week

$2,071

$43

Average $47/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,699	$8,975	$2,071	$52
Average	$98,012	$8,168	$1,885	$47
25th Percentile	$88,717	$7,393	$1,706	$43

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