Manager Of Application Development Salary in the United States

How much does a Manager Of Application Development make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manager Of Application Development in the United States is $153,511 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,538
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $143,210 to $163,994
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $133,831
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Manager Of Application Development Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $163,994 $13,666 $3,154 $79
Average $153,511 $12,793 $2,952 $74
25th Percentile $143,210 $11,934 $2,754 $69
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Key Factors That Influence Manager Of Application Development Salaries

A Manager Of Application Development'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Manager Of Application Development Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager Of Application Development'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): $169,524
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $136,284
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $154,227
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $179,649
  • Expert (over 8 years): $200,170
Levels Salary
Applicati... Level Manager Of Application Development$169,524
Applicati... Level Manager Of Application Development$136,284
Manager O... Level Manager Of Application Development$154,227
Applicati... Level Manager Of Application Development$179,649
Applicati... Level Manager Of Application Development$200,170
$169,524 0 yr
$136,284 < 2 yrs
$154,227 2-4 yrs
$179,649 5-8 yrs
$200,170 > 8 yrs
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How Do Manager Of Application Development 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 Manager Of Application Developments. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $169,967.
  • California: $169,323.
  • Massachusetts: $167,066.

Top Paying Cities for Manager Of Application Developments

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:

  • San Jose: $193,623
  • San Francisco: $191,720
  • Oakland: $187,468

What Skills Can Increase a Manager Of Application Development's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 10.71% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Application Support (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Applications support is a service that ensures the operational processes in a business run smoothly and enables users to conduct their business.
  • Azure (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
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Project Management 10.71%
Application Support 2.19%
Azure 1.22%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Manager Of Application Development's salary.
  • People Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Business Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
People Management
 $162,722
6%
Partnering
 $159,651
4%
Business Analysis
 $159,651
4%
Products and Services
 $158,116
3%
Alignment
 $158,116
3%
Change Management
 $158,116
3%
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How Education impacts a Manager Of Application Development's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manager Of Application Developments enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Manager Of Application Development with a Bachelor's Degree is between $149,605 and $157,999).

Manager Of Application Development Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manager Of Application Development
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 5.1%
Associates 8.2%
Bachelors 58.2%
Masters 24.5%
Doctorate 1.0%
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Manager Of Application Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager Of Application Development'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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$143,210
Average $153,511/year
$163,994
$11,934
Average $12,793/month
$13,666
$2,754
Average $2,952/week
$3,154
$69
Average $74/hour
$79
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $163,994 $13,666 $3,154 $79
Average $153,511 $12,793 $2,952 $74
25th Percentile $143,210 $11,934 $2,754 $69

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Salary Trends for Manager Of Application Development

Salaries for a Manager Of Application Development can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $143,724 in 2023 to around $138,172 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager Of Application Development salary trends, .

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