Content Development Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Content Development Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Content Development Manager in the United States is $123,420 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,051
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,751 to $136,836
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,127
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Content Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $136,836 $11,403 $2,631 $66
Average $123,420 $10,285 $2,373 $59
25th Percentile $111,751 $9,313 $2,149 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Content Development Manager Salaries

A Content Development 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Content Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Content Development 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): $117,705
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $118,581
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,807
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,433
  • Expert (over 8 years): $126,774
Levels Salary
Entry Level Content Development Manager$117,705
Intermediate Level Content Development Manager$118,581
Senior Level Content Development Manager$119,807
Specialist Level Content Development Manager$122,433
Expert Level Content Development Manager$126,774
$117,705 0 yr
$118,581 < 2 yrs
$119,807 2-4 yrs
$122,433 5-8 yrs
$126,774 > 8 yrs
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How Do Content Development 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 Content Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $136,651.
  • California: $136,132.
  • Massachusetts: $134,318.

Top Paying Cities for Content Development 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:

  • San Jose: $155,670
  • San Francisco: $154,139
  • Oakland: $150,721

What Skills Can Increase a Content Development Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 3.77% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Content Creation (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): Content creation is the contribution of information to any media and most especially to digital media for an end-user/audience in specific contexts. Content is "something that is to be expressed through some medium, as speech, writing or any of various arts" for self-expression, distribution, marketing and/or publication. Typical forms of content creation include maintaining and updating web sites, blogging, photography, videography, online commentary, the maintenance of social media accounts, and editing and distribution of digital media. A Pew survey described content creation as the creation of "the material people contribute to the online world."
  • Proofreading (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Proofreading is the reading of a galley proof or an electronic copy of a publication to detect and correct production errors of text or art.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 3.77%
Content Creation 2.33%
Proofreading 1.51%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Content Development Manager's salary.
  • Product Strategy: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Strategy
$140,699
14%
Product Management
$135,762
10%
Integrity
$129,591
5%
Content Development
$128,357
4%
Prioritization
$127,123
3%
Agility
$127,123
3%
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How Education impacts a Content Development Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Content Development Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Content Development Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $125,304 and $131,751).

Content Development Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Content Development Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 3.5%
Associates 4.9%
Bachelors 61.8%
Masters 27.8%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Content Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Content Development 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Content Development Manager

Salaries for a Content Development Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,192 in 2023 to around $102,911 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Content Development Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Content Development Manager Over Time

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$103,817
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