What are the main factors that influence an Application 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 an Application Development Manager's salary?

An Application Development Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $208,669 for beginners, reaching about $212,481 at mid-level, and approach $217,927 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Application Development Manager?

Application Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $218,472, California $217,643, Massachusetts $214,742. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Application Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Application Design and Development Senior Manager: $176,900; Application Systems Analysis & Development Senior Manager: $176,830; Business Application Development Senior Manager: $165,400; Manager Of Application Development: $153,518; Application Design and Development Manager: $151,800.

Application Development Manager Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Application Development Manager make in District of Columbia?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Development Manager in District of Columbia is $218,472 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $105.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $245,206
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $198,868 to $232,465
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $181,019

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Application Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$232,465	$19,372	$4,470	$112
Average	$218,472	$18,206	$4,201	$105
25th Percentile	$198,868	$16,572	$3,824	$96

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Key Factors That Influence Application Development Manager Salaries

An Application 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 Application Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application 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): $208,669
Early Career (1-2 years): $210,303
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $212,481
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $215,204
Expert (over 8 years): $217,927

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Application Development Manager	$208,669
Intermediate Level Application Development Manager	$210,303
Senior Level Application Development Manager	$212,481
Specialist Level Application Development Manager	$215,204
Expert Level Application Development Manager	$217,927

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

District of Columbia: $218,472.
California: $217,643.
Massachusetts: $214,742.

District of Columbia $218,472 California $217,643 Massachusetts $214,742 Washington $213,953 New Jersey $213,874 Alaska $213,598 Connecticut $210,875 New York $209,770

Hawaii $206,238 Rhode Island $204,580 Maryland $203,456 Minnesota $201,917 Colorado $201,325 Illinois $201,127 Oregon $200,377 Delaware $199,825

New Hampshire $199,478 Virginia $198,700 Pennsylvania $196,431 Nevada $195,287 North Dakota $194,912 Michigan $194,320 Wisconsin $194,103 Vermont $193,669

Texas $192,465 Maine $192,386 Arizona $192,268 Ohio $192,130 Georgia $190,314 Indiana $189,407 Wyoming $189,229 Utah $188,953

Iowa $188,834 Kansas $187,887 Louisiana $187,611 North Carolina $187,512 Missouri $187,473 Florida $186,703 Montana $186,289 Nebraska $185,894

Kentucky $185,677 South Carolina $184,888 Tennessee $184,395 Idaho $184,197 New Mexico $182,757 Oklahoma $182,441 Alabama $181,277 South Dakota $179,324

Arkansas $178,258 West Virginia $177,686 Mississippi $175,969

Top Paying Cities for Application 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:

Parcel Return Service: $218,472
Washington: $218,472
Naval Anacost Annex: $218,472

Parcel Return Service, DC $218,472 Washington, DC $218,472 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $218,472 Washington Navy Yard, DC $218,472

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

Understanding how an Application 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 January 01, 2026

$198,868

Average $218,472/year

$232,465

$16,572

Average $18,206/month

$19,372

$3,824

Average $4,201/week

$4,470

$96

Average $105/hour

$112

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$232,465	$19,372	$4,470	$112
Average	$218,472	$18,206	$4,201	$105
25th Percentile	$198,868	$16,572	$3,824	$96

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