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: a Web Software Developer I (0-2 years)earns $74,995, a Web Software Developer II (2-4 years)earns $104,816, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $120,840, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $142,232, a Software Dev Manager (7+ years)earns $154,456,

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 $167,819, California $167,183, Massachusetts $164,955. 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: $320,790; Software Manager: $169,837; Software Engineering Manager: $169,523; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,745; Dev Lead: $138,211.

Software Dev Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Dev Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Dev Manager in Delaware is $153,496 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): $177,558
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $139,679 to $166,091
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,099

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Software Dev Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,091	$13,841	$3,194	$80
Average	$153,496	$12,791	$2,952	$74
25th Percentile	$139,679	$11,640	$2,686	$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): $74,995
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,816
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,840
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,232
Expert (over 8 years): $154,456

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level Software Dev Manager	$74,995
Web Softw... Level Software Dev Manager	$104,816
Web Softw... Level Software Dev Manager	$120,840
Web Softw... Level Software Dev Manager	$142,232
Software ... Level Software Dev Manager	$154,456

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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: $167,819.
California: $167,183.
Massachusetts: $164,955.

District of Columbia $167,819 California $167,183 Massachusetts $164,955 Washington $164,348 New Jersey $164,288 Alaska $164,076 Connecticut $161,984 New York $161,135

Hawaii $158,422 Rhode Island $157,149 Maryland $156,285 Minnesota $155,103 Colorado $154,648 Illinois $154,496 Oregon $153,920 Delaware $153,496

New Hampshire $153,229 Virginia $152,632 Pennsylvania $150,889 Nevada $150,010 North Dakota $149,722 Michigan $149,267 Wisconsin $149,100 Vermont $148,767

Texas $147,842 Maine $147,782 Arizona $147,691 Ohio $147,585 Georgia $146,190 Indiana $145,493 Wyoming $145,357 Utah $145,144

Iowa $145,053 Kansas $144,326 Louisiana $144,114 North Carolina $144,038 Missouri $144,008 Florida $143,416 Montana $143,098 Nebraska $142,795

Kentucky $142,628 South Carolina $142,022 Tennessee $141,643 Idaho $141,492 New Mexico $140,385 Oklahoma $140,143 Alabama $139,248 South Dakota $137,748

Arkansas $136,929 West Virginia $136,490 Mississippi $135,171

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: $158,862
Little Creek: $157,391
Magnolia: $158,043

Lincoln, DE $158,862 Little Creek, DE $157,391 Magnolia, DE $158,043 Milford, DE $158,862 Marydel, DE $156,800 Millsboro, DE $158,862 Millville, DE $159,923 Milton, DE $158,862

Nassau, DE $158,862 Ocean View, DE $159,923 Rehoboth Beach, DE $159,923 Seaford, DE $157,194 Selbyville, DE $159,923 Smyrna, DE $156,618 Viola, DE $158,043 Woodside, DE $157,588

Bear, DE $155,466 Newark, DE $155,527 Claymont, DE $155,648 Delaware City, DE $155,527 Hockessin, DE $155,648 Kirkwood, DE $155,527 Middletown, DE $156,300 Montchanin, DE $155,648

New Castle, DE $155,648 Odessa, DE $156,512 Port Penn, DE $155,103 Rockland, DE $155,648 Saint Georges, DE $155,527 Townsend, DE $156,285 Winterthur, DE $155,648 Lewes, DE $158,862

Wilmington, DE $155,648 Dover, DE $157,316 Dover Afb, DE $157,679 Bethany Beach, DE $159,923 Bethel, DE $157,194 Bridgeville, DE $158,862 Camden Wyoming, DE $157,482 Cheswold, DE $156,952

Clayton, DE $156,558 Dagsboro, DE $159,923 Delmar, DE $157,194 Ellendale, DE $158,862 Felton, DE $158,862 Fenwick Island, DE $159,923 Frankford, DE $159,923 Frederica, DE $158,862

Georgetown, DE $158,862 Greenwood, DE $158,862 Harbeson, DE $158,862 Harrington, DE $158,862 Hartly, DE $156,482 Houston, DE $158,862 Kenton, DE $156,558 Laurel, DE $157,194

Yorklyn, DE $155,648

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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$139,679

Average $153,496/year

$166,091

$11,640

Average $12,791/month

$13,841

$2,686

Average $2,952/week

$3,194

$67

Average $74/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,091	$13,841	$3,194	$80
Average	$153,496	$12,791	$2,952	$74
25th Percentile	$139,679	$11,640	$2,686	$67

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