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

A Programming Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $151,796 for beginners, reaching about $153,219 at mid-level, and approach $156,556 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Programming Manager?

Programming Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Programming Manager roles are District of Columbia $170,789, California $170,141, Massachusetts $167,874. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Programming Manager roles make?

Salaries for Programming Manager level roles vary by specialization: Operating Systems Programming Manager: $161,400; Software Systems Programming Manager: $161,396; IT Systems Programming Manager: $161,390; Manager of Statistical Programming: $153,170; Applications Programming Project Manager: $151,800.

Programming Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Programming Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Programming Manager in Delaware is $156,212 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $178,531
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $146,673 to $167,895
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $137,989

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Programming Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,895	$13,991	$3,229	$81
Average	$156,212	$13,018	$3,004	$75
25th Percentile	$146,673	$12,223	$2,821	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Programming Manager Salaries

A Programming 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 Programming Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Programming 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): $151,796
Early Career (1-2 years): $152,223
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $153,219
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,357
Expert (over 8 years): $156,556

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Programming Manager	$151,796
Intermediate Level Programming Manager	$152,223
Senior Level Programming Manager	$153,219
Specialist Level Programming Manager	$154,357
Expert Level Programming Manager	$156,556

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

District of Columbia: $170,789.
California: $170,141.
Massachusetts: $167,874.

District of Columbia $170,789 California $170,141 Massachusetts $167,874 Washington $167,257 New Jersey $167,195 Alaska $166,979 Connecticut $164,850 New York $163,986

Hawaii $161,225 Rhode Island $159,930 Maryland $159,050 Minnesota $157,847 Colorado $157,384 Illinois $157,230 Oregon $156,644 Delaware $156,212

New Hampshire $155,941 Virginia $155,333 Pennsylvania $153,559 Nevada $152,664 North Dakota $152,371 Michigan $151,908 Wisconsin $151,739 Vermont $151,399

Texas $150,458 Maine $150,397 Arizona $150,304 Ohio $150,196 Georgia $148,777 Indiana $148,067 Wyoming $147,929 Utah $147,713

Iowa $147,620 Kansas $146,880 Louisiana $146,664 North Carolina $146,587 Missouri $146,556 Florida $145,954 Montana $145,630 Nebraska $145,322

Kentucky $145,152 South Carolina $144,535 Tennessee $144,149 Idaho $143,995 New Mexico $142,869 Oklahoma $142,622 Alabama $141,712 South Dakota $140,185

Arkansas $139,352 West Virginia $138,905 Mississippi $137,563

Top Paying Cities for Programming 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: $161,673
Little Creek: $160,176
Magnolia: $160,840

Lincoln, DE $161,673 Little Creek, DE $160,176 Magnolia, DE $160,840 Milford, DE $161,673 Marydel, DE $159,575 Millsboro, DE $161,673 Millville, DE $162,752 Milton, DE $161,673

Nassau, DE $161,673 Ocean View, DE $162,752 Rehoboth Beach, DE $162,752 Seaford, DE $159,976 Selbyville, DE $162,752 Smyrna, DE $159,390 Viola, DE $160,840 Woodside, DE $160,377

Bear, DE $158,217 Newark, DE $158,279 Claymont, DE $158,402 Delaware City, DE $158,279 Hockessin, DE $158,402 Kirkwood, DE $158,279 Middletown, DE $159,066 Montchanin, DE $158,402

New Castle, DE $158,402 Odessa, DE $159,282 Port Penn, DE $157,847 Rockland, DE $158,402 Saint Georges, DE $158,279 Townsend, DE $159,050 Winterthur, DE $158,402 Lewes, DE $161,673

Wilmington, DE $158,402 Dover, DE $160,099 Dover Afb, DE $160,469 Bethany Beach, DE $162,752 Bethel, DE $159,976 Bridgeville, DE $161,673 Camden Wyoming, DE $160,269 Cheswold, DE $159,729

Clayton, DE $159,328 Dagsboro, DE $162,752 Delmar, DE $159,976 Ellendale, DE $161,673 Felton, DE $161,673 Fenwick Island, DE $162,752 Frankford, DE $162,752 Frederica, DE $161,673

Georgetown, DE $161,673 Greenwood, DE $161,673 Harbeson, DE $161,673 Harrington, DE $161,673 Hartly, DE $159,251 Houston, DE $161,673 Kenton, DE $159,328 Laurel, DE $159,976

Yorklyn, DE $158,402

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

Understanding how a Programming 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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$146,673

Average $156,212/year

$167,895

$12,223

Average $13,018/month

$13,991

$2,821

Average $3,004/week

$3,229

$71

Average $75/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,895	$13,991	$3,229	$81
Average	$156,212	$13,018	$3,004	$75
25th Percentile	$146,673	$12,223	$2,821	$71

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