What are the main factors that influence an Acquisition Program Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change An Acquisition Program Manager's salary?

An Acquisition Program Manager's salary grows with experience: a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst III (7+ years)earns $132,448, a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst IV (7-10 years)earns $173,596, a Acquisition Program Manager (10+ years)earns $135,603, a Mergers and Acquisitions Manager, Sr. (10+ years)earns $167,769, a Mergers and Acquisitions Director (10+ years)earns $185,405,

What are the highest paying states for an Acquisition Program Manager?

Acquisition Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Acquisition Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $149,144, California $148,579, Massachusetts $146,598. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Acquisition Program Manager roles make?

Salaries for Acquisition Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: Land Acquisition Manager: $188,336; Acquisition Program Analyst: $181,536; Acquisition Marketing Manager: $136,068; Site Acquisition Manager: $120,486; Customer Acquisition Manager: $118,000.

Acquisition Program Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Acquisition Program Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Acquisition Program Manager in Delaware is $136,415 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,486
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,775 to $147,444
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $116,089

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Acquisition Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,444	$12,287	$2,835	$71
Average	$136,415	$11,368	$2,623	$66
25th Percentile	$125,775	$10,481	$2,419	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Acquisition Program Manager Salaries

An Acquisition Program 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 Acquisition Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Acquisition Program 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): $132,448
Early Career (1-2 years): $173,596
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,603
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $167,769
Expert (over 8 years): $185,405

Levels	Salary
Mergers &... Level Acquisition Program Manager	$132,448
Mergers &... Level Acquisition Program Manager	$173,596
Acquisiti... Level Acquisition Program Manager	$135,603
Mergers a... Level Acquisition Program Manager	$167,769
Mergers a... Level Acquisition Program Manager	$185,405

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

District of Columbia: $149,144.
California: $148,579.
Massachusetts: $146,598.

District of Columbia $149,144 California $148,579 Massachusetts $146,598 Washington $146,060 New Jersey $146,006 Alaska $145,817 Connecticut $143,958 New York $143,204

Hawaii $140,793 Rhode Island $139,661 Maryland $138,893 Minnesota $137,843 Colorado $137,438 Illinois $137,304 Oregon $136,792 Delaware $136,415

New Hampshire $136,178 Virginia $135,647 Pennsylvania $134,098 Nevada $133,317 North Dakota $133,061 Michigan $132,656 Wisconsin $132,508 Vermont $132,212

Texas $131,390 Maine $131,336 Arizona $131,256 Ohio $131,161 Georgia $129,922 Indiana $129,302 Wyoming $129,181 Utah $128,993

Iowa $128,912 Kansas $128,265 Louisiana $128,077 North Carolina $128,009 Missouri $127,982 Florida $127,457 Montana $127,174 Nebraska $126,905

Kentucky $126,756 South Carolina $126,218 Tennessee $125,881 Idaho $125,746 New Mexico $124,763 Oklahoma $124,547 Alabama $123,753 South Dakota $122,419

Arkansas $121,692 West Virginia $121,301 Mississippi $120,129

Top Paying Cities for Acquisition Program 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: $141,183
Little Creek: $139,877
Magnolia: $140,456

Lincoln, DE $141,183 Little Creek, DE $139,877 Magnolia, DE $140,456 Milford, DE $141,183 Marydel, DE $139,351 Millsboro, DE $141,183 Millville, DE $142,126 Milton, DE $141,183

Nassau, DE $141,183 Ocean View, DE $142,126 Rehoboth Beach, DE $142,126 Seaford, DE $139,702 Selbyville, DE $142,126 Smyrna, DE $139,190 Viola, DE $140,456 Woodside, DE $140,052

Bear, DE $138,166 Newark, DE $138,220 Claymont, DE $138,328 Delaware City, DE $138,220 Hockessin, DE $138,328 Kirkwood, DE $138,220 Middletown, DE $138,907 Montchanin, DE $138,328

New Castle, DE $138,328 Odessa, DE $139,095 Port Penn, DE $137,843 Rockland, DE $138,328 Saint Georges, DE $138,220 Townsend, DE $138,893 Winterthur, DE $138,328 Lewes, DE $141,183

Wilmington, DE $138,328 Dover, DE $139,809 Dover Afb, DE $140,133 Bethany Beach, DE $142,126 Bethel, DE $139,702 Bridgeville, DE $141,183 Camden Wyoming, DE $139,957 Cheswold, DE $139,486

Clayton, DE $139,136 Dagsboro, DE $142,126 Delmar, DE $139,702 Ellendale, DE $141,183 Felton, DE $141,183 Fenwick Island, DE $142,126 Frankford, DE $142,126 Frederica, DE $141,183

Georgetown, DE $141,183 Greenwood, DE $141,183 Harbeson, DE $141,183 Harrington, DE $141,183 Hartly, DE $139,068 Houston, DE $141,183 Kenton, DE $139,136 Laurel, DE $139,702

Yorklyn, DE $138,328

Acquisition Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Acquisition Program 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 April 01, 2026

$125,775

Average $136,415/year

$147,444

$10,481

Average $11,368/month

$12,287

$2,419

Average $2,623/week

$2,835

$60

Average $66/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,444	$12,287	$2,835	$71
Average	$136,415	$11,368	$2,623	$66
25th Percentile	$125,775	$10,481	$2,419	$60

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