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

A Systems Manager's salary grows with experience: a Software Systems Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,305, a Software Systems Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $137,507, a Systems Manager (10+ years)earns $149,061, a Software Systems Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $167,891, a Software Systems Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $191,442,

What are the highest paying states for a Systems Manager?

Systems Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Systems Manager roles are District of Columbia $162,138, California $161,523, Massachusetts $159,371. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Systems Manager roles make?

Salaries for Systems Manager level roles vary by specialization: Systems Administration Senior Manager: $176,885; Systems Architecture Manager: $152,641; Systems Specifications Manager: $149,300; Systems Integration Manager: $149,220; Systems Administration Manager: $146,118.

Systems Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Systems Manager make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Systems Manager in Delaware is $148,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $172,335
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,349 to $160,881
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,380

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Systems Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,881	$13,407	$3,094	$77
Average	$148,300	$12,358	$2,852	$71
25th Percentile	$137,349	$11,446	$2,641	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Systems Manager Salaries

A Systems 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 Systems Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Systems 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): $163,305
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,507
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $149,061
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $167,891
Expert (over 8 years): $191,442

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Systems Manager	$163,305
Software ... Level Systems Manager	$137,507
Systems M... Level Systems Manager	$149,061
Software ... Level Systems Manager	$167,891
Software ... Level Systems Manager	$191,442

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

District of Columbia: $162,138.
California: $161,523.
Massachusetts: $159,371.

District of Columbia $162,138 California $161,523 Massachusetts $159,371 Washington $158,785 New Jersey $158,726 Alaska $158,521 Connecticut $156,500 New York $155,680

Hawaii $153,059 Rhode Island $151,829 Maryland $150,994 Minnesota $149,852 Colorado $149,413 Illinois $149,266 Oregon $148,710 Delaware $148,300

New Hampshire $148,042 Virginia $147,465 Pennsylvania $145,781 Nevada $144,932 North Dakota $144,653 Michigan $144,214 Wisconsin $144,053 Vermont $143,731

Texas $142,838 Maine $142,779 Arizona $142,691 Ohio $142,589 Georgia $141,241 Indiana $140,568 Wyoming $140,436 Utah $140,231

Iowa $140,143 Kansas $139,440 Louisiana $139,235 North Carolina $139,162 Missouri $139,133 Florida $138,562 Montana $138,254 Nebraska $137,961

Kentucky $137,800 South Carolina $137,214 Tennessee $136,848 Idaho $136,702 New Mexico $135,633 Oklahoma $135,398 Alabama $134,534 South Dakota $133,085

Arkansas $132,294 West Virginia $131,869 Mississippi $130,595

Top Paying Cities for Systems 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: $153,484
Little Creek: $152,063
Magnolia: $152,693

Lincoln, DE $153,484 Little Creek, DE $152,063 Magnolia, DE $152,693 Milford, DE $153,484 Marydel, DE $151,492 Millsboro, DE $153,484 Millville, DE $154,509 Milton, DE $153,484

Nassau, DE $153,484 Ocean View, DE $154,509 Rehoboth Beach, DE $154,509 Seaford, DE $151,873 Selbyville, DE $154,509 Smyrna, DE $151,316 Viola, DE $152,693 Woodside, DE $152,254

Bear, DE $150,204 Newark, DE $150,262 Claymont, DE $150,379 Delaware City, DE $150,262 Hockessin, DE $150,379 Kirkwood, DE $150,262 Middletown, DE $151,009 Montchanin, DE $150,379

New Castle, DE $150,379 Odessa, DE $151,214 Port Penn, DE $149,852 Rockland, DE $150,379 Saint Georges, DE $150,262 Townsend, DE $150,994 Winterthur, DE $150,379 Lewes, DE $153,484

Wilmington, DE $150,379 Dover, DE $151,990 Dover Afb, DE $152,342 Bethany Beach, DE $154,509 Bethel, DE $151,873 Bridgeville, DE $153,484 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,151 Cheswold, DE $151,639

Clayton, DE $151,258 Dagsboro, DE $154,509 Delmar, DE $151,873 Ellendale, DE $153,484 Felton, DE $153,484 Fenwick Island, DE $154,509 Frankford, DE $154,509 Frederica, DE $153,484

Georgetown, DE $153,484 Greenwood, DE $153,484 Harbeson, DE $153,484 Harrington, DE $153,484 Hartly, DE $151,185 Houston, DE $153,484 Kenton, DE $151,258 Laurel, DE $151,873

Yorklyn, DE $150,379

Systems Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Systems 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 February 01, 2026

$137,349

Average $148,300/year

$160,881

$11,446

Average $12,358/month

$13,407

$2,641

Average $2,852/week

$3,094

$66

Average $71/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,881	$13,407	$3,094	$77
Average	$148,300	$12,358	$2,852	$71
25th Percentile	$137,349	$11,446	$2,641	$66

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