What are the main factors that influence a Senior Learning And Development Specialist'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 Learning And Development Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Learning And Development Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Senior Learning And Development Specialist's salary?

A Senior Learning And Development Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Organizational Development Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $61,711, an Organizational Development Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $73,555, an Senior Learning And Development Specialist (4-7 years)earns $101,341, an Organizational Development Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $124,252, an Organizational Development Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $145,154,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Learning And Development Specialist?

Senior Learning And Development Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Learning And Development Specialist roles are District of Columbia $109,790, California $109,373, Massachusetts $107,916. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Learning And Development Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Senior Learning And Development Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Organizational Learning and Development Specialist IV: $121,600; People Development and Learning Specialist IV: $121,510; E-Learning Development IV: $109,600; Organizational Learning and Development Specialist III: $99,100; People Development and Learning Specialist III: $99,090.

Senior Learning And Development Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Learning And Development Specialist make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Learning And Development Specialist in Delaware is $100,419 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,388
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,143 to $107,731
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,055

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Senior Learning And Development Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,731	$8,978	$2,072	$52
Average	$100,419	$8,368	$1,931	$48
25th Percentile	$87,143	$7,262	$1,676	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Learning And Development Specialist Salaries

A Senior Learning And Development Specialist'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 Learning And Development Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Learning And Development Specialist'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): $61,711
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,555
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,341
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,252
Expert (over 8 years): $145,154

Levels	Salary
Organizat... Level Senior Learning And Development Specialist	$61,711
Organizat... Level Senior Learning And Development Specialist	$73,555
Senior Le... Level Senior Learning And Development Specialist	$101,341
Organizat... Level Senior Learning And Development Specialist	$124,252
Organizat... Level Senior Learning And Development Specialist	$145,154

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How Do Senior Learning And Development Specialist 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 Learning And Development Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $109,790.
California: $109,373.
Massachusetts: $107,916.

District of Columbia $109,790 California $109,373 Massachusetts $107,916 Washington $107,519 New Jersey $107,479 Alaska $107,340 Connecticut $105,972 New York $105,417

Hawaii $103,642 Rhode Island $102,809 Maryland $102,244 Minnesota $101,470 Colorado $101,173 Illinois $101,074 Oregon $100,697 Delaware $100,419

New Hampshire $100,245 Virginia $99,854 Pennsylvania $98,714 Nevada $98,138 North Dakota $97,950 Michigan $97,653 Wisconsin $97,543 Vermont $97,325

Texas $96,720 Maine $96,681 Arizona $96,621 Ohio $96,552 Georgia $95,640 Indiana $95,183 Wyoming $95,094 Utah $94,955

Iowa $94,896 Kansas $94,420 Louisiana $94,281 North Carolina $94,232 Missouri $94,212 Florida $93,825 Montana $93,617 Nebraska $93,418

Kentucky $93,309 South Carolina $92,913 Tennessee $92,665 Idaho $92,566 New Mexico $91,842 Oklahoma $91,683 Alabama $91,098 South Dakota $90,116

Arkansas $89,581 West Virginia $89,293 Mississippi $88,431

Top Paying Cities for Senior Learning And Development Specialists

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: $99,967
Little Creek: $100,699
Magnolia: $100,554

Lincoln, DE $99,967 Little Creek, DE $100,699 Magnolia, DE $100,554 Milford, DE $100,221 Marydel, DE $100,385 Millsboro, DE $99,548 Millville, DE $99,701 Milton, DE $99,874

Nassau, DE $99,946 Ocean View, DE $99,684 Rehoboth Beach, DE $99,876 Seaford, DE $99,932 Selbyville, DE $99,519 Smyrna, DE $100,768 Viola, DE $100,304 Woodside, DE $100,574

Bear, DE $100,342 Newark, DE $100,304 Claymont, DE $100,509 Delaware City, DE $100,404 Hockessin, DE $100,295 Kirkwood, DE $100,385 Middletown, DE $100,424 Montchanin, DE $100,318

New Castle, DE $100,333 Odessa, DE $100,474 Port Penn, DE $100,541 Rockland, DE $100,328 Saint Georges, DE $100,392 Townsend, DE $100,547 Winterthur, DE $100,340 Lewes, DE $99,912

Wilmington, DE $100,300 Dover, DE $100,699 Dover Afb, DE $100,168 Bethany Beach, DE $99,579 Bethel, DE $99,682 Bridgeville, DE $99,917 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,415 Cheswold, DE $100,666

Clayton, DE $100,669 Dagsboro, DE $99,510 Delmar, DE $99,350 Ellendale, DE $99,652 Felton, DE $100,213 Fenwick Island, DE $99,532 Frankford, DE $99,358 Frederica, DE $100,312

Georgetown, DE $99,472 Greenwood, DE $99,933 Harbeson, DE $99,578 Harrington, DE $100,086 Hartly, DE $100,397 Houston, DE $99,943 Kenton, DE $100,674 Laurel, DE $99,413

Yorklyn, DE $100,325

Senior Learning And Development Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Learning And Development Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Senior Learning And Development Specialist positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Learning And Development Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Senior Learning And Development Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$150,629	$72.0	50%

Senior Learning And Development Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Learning And Development Specialist'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

$87,143

Average $100,419/year

$107,731

$7,262

Average $8,368/month

$8,978

$1,676

Average $1,931/week

$2,072

$42

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,731	$8,978	$2,072	$52
Average	$100,419	$8,368	$1,931	$48
25th Percentile	$87,143	$7,262	$1,676	$42

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