What are the main factors that influence a Senior Development 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 Senior Development Manager?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Development Manager roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Senior Development Manager's salary?

A Senior Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Development and Fundraising Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $76,041, a Senior Development Manager (3-5 years)earns $81,443, a Development and Fundraising Manager (5+ years)earns $100,497, a Development and Fundraising Sr. Manager (5+ years)earns $113,717, a Development and Fundraising Director (5+ years)earns $148,724,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Development Manager?

Senior Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $88,268, California $87,934, Massachusetts $86,762. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Senior Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Frontend Development Senior Manager: $187,966; Backend Development Senior Manager: $183,238; Product Development Senior Manager: $180,869; Software Systems Development Senior Manager: $178,852; Research and Development Senior Manager: $177,728.

Senior Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Development Manager in Delaware is $80,735 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,932
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,530 to $86,596
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,239

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Senior Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,596	$7,216	$1,665	$42
Average	$80,735	$6,728	$1,553	$39
25th Percentile	$70,530	$5,877	$1,356	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Development Manager Salaries

A Senior 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 Senior Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior 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): $76,041
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,443
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,497
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,717
Expert (over 8 years): $148,724

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Senior Development Manager	$76,041
Senior De... Level Senior Development Manager	$81,443
Developme... Level Senior Development Manager	$100,497
Developme... Level Senior Development Manager	$113,717
Developme... Level Senior Development Manager	$148,724

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

District of Columbia: $88,268.
California: $87,934.
Massachusetts: $86,762.

District of Columbia $88,268 California $87,934 Massachusetts $86,762 Washington $86,443 New Jersey $86,411 Alaska $86,299 Connecticut $85,199 New York $84,753

Hawaii $83,326 Rhode Island $82,656 Maryland $82,202 Minnesota $81,580 Colorado $81,341 Illinois $81,261 Oregon $80,958 Delaware $80,735

New Hampshire $80,594 Virginia $80,280 Pennsylvania $79,363 Nevada $78,901 North Dakota $78,750 Michigan $78,510 Wisconsin $78,423 Vermont $78,247

Texas $77,761 Maine $77,729 Arizona $77,681 Ohio $77,626 Georgia $76,892 Indiana $76,525 Wyoming $76,454 Utah $76,342

Iowa $76,294 Kansas $75,911 Louisiana $75,800 North Carolina $75,760 Missouri $75,744 Florida $75,433 Montana $75,266 Nebraska $75,106

Kentucky $75,019 South Carolina $74,700 Tennessee $74,500 Idaho $74,421 New Mexico $73,839 Oklahoma $73,711 Alabama $73,241 South Dakota $72,452

Arkansas $72,021 West Virginia $71,790 Mississippi $71,096

Top Paying Cities for Senior 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:

Lincoln: $80,371
Little Creek: $80,959
Magnolia: $80,843

Lincoln, DE $80,371 Little Creek, DE $80,959 Magnolia, DE $80,843 Milford, DE $80,575 Marydel, DE $80,708 Millsboro, DE $80,034 Millville, DE $80,157 Milton, DE $80,296

Nassau, DE $80,354 Ocean View, DE $80,144 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,298 Seaford, DE $80,343 Selbyville, DE $80,011 Smyrna, DE $81,015 Viola, DE $80,642 Woodside, DE $80,859

Bear, DE $80,672 Newark, DE $80,642 Claymont, DE $80,807 Delaware City, DE $80,723 Hockessin, DE $80,635 Kirkwood, DE $80,708 Middletown, DE $80,739 Montchanin, DE $80,653

New Castle, DE $80,665 Odessa, DE $80,779 Port Penn, DE $80,833 Rockland, DE $80,661 Saint Georges, DE $80,713 Townsend, DE $80,838 Winterthur, DE $80,671 Lewes, DE $80,327

Wilmington, DE $80,639 Dover, DE $80,959 Dover Afb, DE $80,533 Bethany Beach, DE $80,059 Bethel, DE $80,142 Bridgeville, DE $80,331 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,731 Cheswold, DE $80,933

Clayton, DE $80,936 Dagsboro, DE $80,004 Delmar, DE $79,875 Ellendale, DE $80,118 Felton, DE $80,569 Fenwick Island, DE $80,021 Frankford, DE $79,882 Frederica, DE $80,649

Georgetown, DE $79,973 Greenwood, DE $80,344 Harbeson, DE $80,059 Harrington, DE $80,467 Hartly, DE $80,717 Houston, DE $80,352 Kenton, DE $80,940 Laurel, DE $79,925

Yorklyn, DE $80,659

Senior Development Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Development Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Senior Development Manager positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Senior Development Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Development Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$88,808	$43.0	10%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$84,771	$41.0	5%

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

Understanding how a Senior 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 August 01, 2026

$70,530

Average $80,735/year

$86,596

$5,877

Average $6,728/month

$7,216

$1,356

Average $1,553/week

$1,665

$34

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,596	$7,216	$1,665	$42
Average	$80,735	$6,728	$1,553	$39
25th Percentile	$70,530	$5,877	$1,356	$34

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