As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Delaware is $87,581, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,684 weekly, or $7,298 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special Projects Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Special Projects Manager in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $73,993 to $106,294. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,469) and 75th percentile ($97,376), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,294 per year. This $16,907 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Scrum, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Delaware Special Projects Manager often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for Special Projects Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Special Projects Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $73,993 DE March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $80,469 DE March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $87,581 DE March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $97,376 DE March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $106,294 DE March 01, 2026
25% $80,469 10% $73,993 90% $106,294 75% $97,376 $87,581 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $91,022 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $91,057 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $93,010 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $93,010 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $91,510 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $93,010 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $93,631 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $92,033 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $91,696 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $93,631 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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