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

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

How does experience change a Software Dev Manager's salary?

A Software Dev Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $149,602 for beginners, reaching about $152,111 at mid-level, and approach $157,784 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Software Dev Manager?

Software Dev Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Dev Manager roles are District of Columbia $167,783, California $167,146, Massachusetts $164,919. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Dev Manager roles make?

Salaries for Software Dev Manager level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Bus Dev: $320,590; Software Manager: $169,826; Software Engineering Manager: $169,512; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,765; Dev Lead: $138,212.

Software Dev Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Dev Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Dev Manager in Delaware is $153,463 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $177,182
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $139,563 to $165,878
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,909

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Software Dev Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,878	$13,823	$3,190	$80
Average	$153,463	$12,789	$2,951	$74
25th Percentile	$139,563	$11,630	$2,684	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Software Dev Manager Salaries

A Software Dev 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 Software Dev Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Dev 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): $149,602
Early Career (1-2 years): $150,181
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $152,111
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,428
Expert (over 8 years): $157,784

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Dev Manager	$149,602
Intermediate Level Software Dev Manager	$150,181
Senior Level Software Dev Manager	$152,111
Specialist Level Software Dev Manager	$154,428
Expert Level Software Dev Manager	$157,784

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

District of Columbia: $167,783.
California: $167,146.
Massachusetts: $164,919.

District of Columbia $167,783 California $167,146 Massachusetts $164,919 Washington $164,313 New Jersey $164,252 Alaska $164,040 Connecticut $161,949 New York $161,100

Hawaii $158,388 Rhode Island $157,115 Maryland $156,251 Minnesota $155,069 Colorado $154,614 Illinois $154,463 Oregon $153,887 Delaware $153,463

New Hampshire $153,196 Virginia $152,599 Pennsylvania $150,856 Nevada $149,977 North Dakota $149,689 Michigan $149,235 Wisconsin $149,068 Vermont $148,735

Texas $147,810 Maine $147,750 Arizona $147,659 Ohio $147,553 Georgia $146,158 Indiana $145,461 Wyoming $145,325 Utah $145,113

Iowa $145,022 Kansas $144,294 Louisiana $144,082 North Carolina $144,007 Missouri $143,976 Florida $143,385 Montana $143,067 Nebraska $142,764

Kentucky $142,597 South Carolina $141,991 Tennessee $141,612 Idaho $141,461 New Mexico $140,354 Oklahoma $140,112 Alabama $139,218 South Dakota $137,718

Arkansas $136,899 West Virginia $136,460 Mississippi $135,142

Top Paying Cities for Software Dev 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: $158,827
Little Creek: $157,357
Magnolia: $158,009

Lincoln, DE $158,827 Little Creek, DE $157,357 Magnolia, DE $158,009 Milford, DE $158,827 Marydel, DE $156,766 Millsboro, DE $158,827 Millville, DE $159,888 Milton, DE $158,827

Nassau, DE $158,827 Ocean View, DE $159,888 Rehoboth Beach, DE $159,888 Seaford, DE $157,160 Selbyville, DE $159,888 Smyrna, DE $156,584 Viola, DE $158,009 Woodside, DE $157,554

Bear, DE $155,433 Newark, DE $155,493 Claymont, DE $155,614 Delaware City, DE $155,493 Hockessin, DE $155,614 Kirkwood, DE $155,493 Middletown, DE $156,266 Montchanin, DE $155,614

New Castle, DE $155,614 Odessa, DE $156,478 Port Penn, DE $155,069 Rockland, DE $155,614 Saint Georges, DE $155,493 Townsend, DE $156,251 Winterthur, DE $155,614 Lewes, DE $158,827

Wilmington, DE $155,614 Dover, DE $157,281 Dover Afb, DE $157,645 Bethany Beach, DE $159,888 Bethel, DE $157,160 Bridgeville, DE $158,827 Camden Wyoming, DE $157,448 Cheswold, DE $156,918

Clayton, DE $156,524 Dagsboro, DE $159,888 Delmar, DE $157,160 Ellendale, DE $158,827 Felton, DE $158,827 Fenwick Island, DE $159,888 Frankford, DE $159,888 Frederica, DE $158,827

Georgetown, DE $158,827 Greenwood, DE $158,827 Harbeson, DE $158,827 Harrington, DE $158,827 Hartly, DE $156,448 Houston, DE $158,827 Kenton, DE $156,524 Laurel, DE $157,160

Yorklyn, DE $155,614

Software Dev Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Dev 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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$139,563

Average $153,463/year

$165,878

$11,630

Average $12,789/month

$13,823

$2,684

Average $2,951/week

$3,190

$67

Average $74/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,878	$13,823	$3,190	$80
Average	$153,463	$12,789	$2,951	$74
25th Percentile	$139,563	$11,630	$2,684	$67

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