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

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

How does experience change A Project Manager Director's salary?

A Project Manager Director's salary grows with experience: a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $135,955, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $160,333, a Project Management Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,381, a Project Management Manager (10+ years)earns $152,978, a Project Manager Director (10+ years)earns $178,293,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Manager Director?

Project Manager Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Manager Director roles are District of Columbia $193,793, California $193,058, Massachusetts $190,485. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Manager Director roles make?

Salaries for Project Manager Director level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director CMC Project Manager: $184,789; IT Project Management and Delivery Manager: $150,507; Project Engineering Manager: $150,477; Project Manager Sr. - Construction: $147,817; Project Management Manager: $146,945.

Project Manager Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Manager Director make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Manager Director in Delaware is $177,253 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $209,052
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $162,267 to $193,898
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $148,623

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Project Manager Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$193,898	$16,158	$3,729	$93
Average	$177,253	$14,771	$3,409	$85
25th Percentile	$162,267	$13,522	$3,121	$78

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Key Factors That Influence Project Manager Director Salaries

A Project Manager Director'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 Project Manager Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Manager Director'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): $135,955
Early Career (1-2 years): $160,333
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,381
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,978
Expert (over 8 years): $178,293

Levels	Salary
Project M... Level Project Manager Director	$135,955
Project M... Level Project Manager Director	$160,333
Project M... Level Project Manager Director	$114,381
Project M... Level Project Manager Director	$152,978
Project M... Level Project Manager Director	$178,293

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How Do Project Manager Director 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 Project Manager Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $193,793.
California: $193,058.
Massachusetts: $190,485.

District of Columbia $193,793 California $193,058 Massachusetts $190,485 Washington $189,785 New Jersey $189,715 Alaska $189,470 Connecticut $187,055 New York $186,074

Hawaii $182,941 Rhode Island $181,471 Maryland $180,473 Minnesota $179,108 Colorado $178,583 Illinois $178,408 Oregon $177,743 Delaware $177,253

New Hampshire $176,945 Virginia $176,255 Pennsylvania $174,242 Nevada $173,227 North Dakota $172,895 Michigan $172,370 Wisconsin $172,177 Vermont $171,792

Texas $170,724 Maine $170,654 Arizona $170,549 Ohio $170,427 Georgia $168,816 Indiana $168,011 Wyoming $167,854 Utah $167,609

Iowa $167,504 Kansas $166,664 Louisiana $166,419 North Carolina $166,331 Missouri $166,296 Florida $165,613 Montana $165,246 Nebraska $164,896

Kentucky $164,703 South Carolina $164,003 Tennessee $163,566 Idaho $163,391 New Mexico $162,113 Oklahoma $161,833 Alabama $160,800 South Dakota $159,067

Arkansas $158,122 West Virginia $157,615 Mississippi $156,092

Top Paying Cities for Project Manager Directors

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: $176,455
Little Creek: $177,746
Magnolia: $177,491

Lincoln, DE $176,455 Little Creek, DE $177,746 Magnolia, DE $177,491 Milford, DE $176,903 Marydel, DE $177,193 Millsboro, DE $175,714 Millville, DE $175,986 Milton, DE $176,290

Nassau, DE $176,418 Ocean View, DE $175,956 Rehoboth Beach, DE $176,294 Seaford, DE $176,393 Selbyville, DE $175,664 Smyrna, DE $177,869 Viola, DE $177,050 Woodside, DE $177,526

Bear, DE $177,116 Newark, DE $177,050 Claymont, DE $177,412 Delaware City, DE $177,227 Hockessin, DE $177,034 Kirkwood, DE $177,193 Middletown, DE $177,262 Montchanin, DE $177,074

New Castle, DE $177,101 Odessa, DE $177,349 Port Penn, DE $177,468 Rockland, DE $177,092 Saint Georges, DE $177,206 Townsend, DE $177,479 Winterthur, DE $177,113 Lewes, DE $176,358

Wilmington, DE $177,043 Dover, DE $177,746 Dover Afb, DE $176,810 Bethany Beach, DE $175,770 Bethel, DE $175,952 Bridgeville, DE $176,367 Camden Wyoming, DE $177,246 Cheswold, DE $177,689

Clayton, DE $177,694 Dagsboro, DE $175,648 Delmar, DE $175,366 Ellendale, DE $175,898 Felton, DE $176,889 Fenwick Island, DE $175,686 Frankford, DE $175,380 Frederica, DE $177,064

Georgetown, DE $175,581 Greenwood, DE $176,395 Harbeson, DE $175,769 Harrington, DE $176,665 Hartly, DE $177,214 Houston, DE $176,413 Kenton, DE $177,703 Laurel, DE $175,476

Yorklyn, DE $177,087

Project Manager Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Manager Director'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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$162,267

Average $177,253/year

$193,898

$13,522

Average $14,771/month

$16,158

$3,121

Average $3,409/week

$3,729

$78

Average $85/hour

$93

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$193,898	$16,158	$3,729	$93
Average	$177,253	$14,771	$3,409	$85
25th Percentile	$162,267	$13,522	$3,121	$78

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