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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Career Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Career Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Career Manager's salary?

A Career Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,123 for beginners, reaching about $57,220 at mid-level, and approach $57,823 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Career Manager?

Career Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Career Manager roles are District of Columbia $58,865, California $58,642, Massachusetts $57,860. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Career Manager roles make?

Salaries for Career Manager level roles vary by specialization: Career Case Manager: $96,154; Career Services Manager: $80,448; Career Development Manager: $78,687; Director of Career Services: $77,301; Career Services Director: $77,250.

Career Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Career Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Career Manager in Delaware is $53,841 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,832
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,532 to $58,024
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,610

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Career Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,024	$4,835	$1,116	$28
Average	$53,841	$4,487	$1,035	$26
25th Percentile	$49,532	$4,128	$953	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Career Manager Salaries

A Career 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 Career Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Career 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): $53,123
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,475
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,220
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,622
Expert (over 8 years): $57,823

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Career Manager	$53,123
Intermediate Level Career Manager	$54,475
Senior Level Career Manager	$57,220
Specialist Level Career Manager	$57,622
Expert Level Career Manager	$57,823

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

District of Columbia: $58,865.
California: $58,642.
Massachusetts: $57,860.

District of Columbia $58,865 California $58,642 Massachusetts $57,860 Washington $57,647 New Jersey $57,626 Alaska $57,552 Connecticut $56,818 New York $56,520

Hawaii $55,569 Rhode Island $55,122 Maryland $54,819 Minnesota $54,404 Colorado $54,245 Illinois $54,192 Oregon $53,990 Delaware $53,841

New Hampshire $53,747 Virginia $53,538 Pennsylvania $52,926 Nevada $52,618 North Dakota $52,517 Michigan $52,357 Wisconsin $52,299 Vermont $52,182

Texas $51,858 Maine $51,836 Arizona $51,804 Ohio $51,767 Georgia $51,278 Indiana $51,034 Wyoming $50,986 Utah $50,911

Iowa $50,879 Kansas $50,624 Louisiana $50,550 North Carolina $50,523 Missouri $50,513 Florida $50,305 Montana $50,194 Nebraska $50,087

Kentucky $50,029 South Carolina $49,816 Tennessee $49,683 Idaho $49,630 New Mexico $49,242 Oklahoma $49,157 Alabama $48,843 South Dakota $48,317

Arkansas $48,030 West Virginia $47,876 Mississippi $47,413

Top Paying Cities for Career 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: $53,598
Little Creek: $53,991
Magnolia: $53,913

Lincoln, DE $53,598 Little Creek, DE $53,991 Magnolia, DE $53,913 Milford, DE $53,734 Marydel, DE $53,823 Millsboro, DE $53,373 Millville, DE $53,456 Milton, DE $53,548

Nassau, DE $53,587 Ocean View, DE $53,447 Rehoboth Beach, DE $53,549 Seaford, DE $53,580 Selbyville, DE $53,358 Smyrna, DE $54,028 Viola, DE $53,779 Woodside, DE $53,924

Bear, DE $53,799 Newark, DE $53,779 Claymont, DE $53,889 Delaware City, DE $53,833 Hockessin, DE $53,774 Kirkwood, DE $53,823 Middletown, DE $53,843 Montchanin, DE $53,786

New Castle, DE $53,794 Odessa, DE $53,870 Port Penn, DE $53,906 Rockland, DE $53,792 Saint Georges, DE $53,826 Townsend, DE $53,909 Winterthur, DE $53,798 Lewes, DE $53,569

Wilmington, DE $53,777 Dover, DE $53,991 Dover Afb, DE $53,706 Bethany Beach, DE $53,390 Bethel, DE $53,446 Bridgeville, DE $53,572 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,839 Cheswold, DE $53,973

Clayton, DE $53,975 Dagsboro, DE $53,353 Delmar, DE $53,268 Ellendale, DE $53,429 Felton, DE $53,730 Fenwick Island, DE $53,365 Frankford, DE $53,272 Frederica, DE $53,783

Georgetown, DE $53,333 Greenwood, DE $53,580 Harbeson, DE $53,390 Harrington, DE $53,662 Hartly, DE $53,829 Houston, DE $53,586 Kenton, DE $53,977 Laurel, DE $53,301

Yorklyn, DE $53,790

Career Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Career Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Career Manager positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Career Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Career Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$69,993	$34.0	30%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$59,225	$28.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Career 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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$49,532

Average $53,841/year

$58,024

$4,128

Average $4,487/month

$4,835

$953

Average $1,035/week

$1,116

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,024	$4,835	$1,116	$28
Average	$53,841	$4,487	$1,035	$26
25th Percentile	$49,532	$4,128	$953	$24

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