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

A Developer Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $169,283 for beginners, reaching about $170,778 at mid-level, and approach $174,473 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Developer Manager?

Developer Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Developer Manager roles are District of Columbia $190,300, California $189,578, Massachusetts $187,052. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Developer Manager roles make?

Salaries for Developer Manager level roles vary by specialization: Software Developer Manager: $173,001; Developer Relations Manager: $168,857; Backend Applications Developer Manager: $152,800; UI Designer/Developer Manager: $152,188; Application Developer Manager: $151,512.

Developer Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Developer Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Manager in Delaware is $174,058 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $84.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $201,001
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $163,900 to $188,161
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $154,653

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Developer Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$188,161	$15,680	$3,618	$90
Average	$174,058	$14,505	$3,347	$84
25th Percentile	$163,900	$13,658	$3,152	$79

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Key Factors That Influence Developer Manager Salaries

A Developer 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 Developer Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Developer 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): $169,283
Early Career (1-2 years): $169,732
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $170,778
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $171,974
Expert (over 8 years): $174,473

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Developer Manager	$169,283
Intermediate Level Developer Manager	$169,732
Senior Level Developer Manager	$170,778
Specialist Level Developer Manager	$171,974
Expert Level Developer Manager	$174,473

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

District of Columbia: $190,300.
California: $189,578.
Massachusetts: $187,052.

District of Columbia $190,300 California $189,578 Massachusetts $187,052 Washington $186,364 New Jersey $186,295 Alaska $186,055 Connecticut $183,683 New York $182,720

Hawaii $179,644 Rhode Island $178,200 Maryland $177,220 Minnesota $175,880 Colorado $175,364 Illinois $175,192 Oregon $174,539 Delaware $174,058

New Hampshire $173,755 Virginia $173,078 Pennsylvania $171,102 Nevada $170,105 North Dakota $169,778 Michigan $169,263 Wisconsin $169,073 Vermont $168,695

Texas $167,647 Maine $167,578 Arizona $167,475 Ohio $167,355 Georgia $165,773 Indiana $164,983 Wyoming $164,828 Utah $164,588

Iowa $164,484 Kansas $163,659 Louisiana $163,419 North Carolina $163,333 Missouri $163,298 Florida $162,628 Montana $162,267 Nebraska $161,923

Kentucky $161,734 South Carolina $161,047 Tennessee $160,617 Idaho $160,445 New Mexico $159,191 Oklahoma $158,916 Alabama $157,902 South Dakota $156,200

Arkansas $155,272 West Virginia $154,773 Mississippi $153,278

Top Paying Cities for Developer 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: $180,142
Little Creek: $178,475
Magnolia: $179,214

Lincoln, DE $180,142 Little Creek, DE $178,475 Magnolia, DE $179,214 Milford, DE $180,142 Marydel, DE $177,805 Millsboro, DE $180,142 Millville, DE $181,345 Milton, DE $180,142

Nassau, DE $180,142 Ocean View, DE $181,345 Rehoboth Beach, DE $181,345 Seaford, DE $178,252 Selbyville, DE $181,345 Smyrna, DE $177,598 Viola, DE $179,214 Woodside, DE $178,698

Bear, DE $176,292 Newark, DE $176,361 Claymont, DE $176,498 Delaware City, DE $176,361 Hockessin, DE $176,498 Kirkwood, DE $176,361 Middletown, DE $177,238 Montchanin, DE $176,498

New Castle, DE $176,498 Odessa, DE $177,478 Port Penn, DE $175,880 Rockland, DE $176,498 Saint Georges, DE $176,361 Townsend, DE $177,220 Winterthur, DE $176,498 Lewes, DE $180,142

Wilmington, DE $176,498 Dover, DE $178,389 Dover Afb, DE $178,802 Bethany Beach, DE $181,345 Bethel, DE $178,252 Bridgeville, DE $180,142 Camden Wyoming, DE $178,578 Cheswold, DE $177,977

Clayton, DE $177,530 Dagsboro, DE $181,345 Delmar, DE $178,252 Ellendale, DE $180,142 Felton, DE $180,142 Fenwick Island, DE $181,345 Frankford, DE $181,345 Frederica, DE $180,142

Georgetown, DE $180,142 Greenwood, DE $180,142 Harbeson, DE $180,142 Harrington, DE $180,142 Hartly, DE $177,444 Houston, DE $180,142 Kenton, DE $177,530 Laurel, DE $178,252

Yorklyn, DE $176,498

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

Understanding how a Developer 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

$163,900

Average $174,058/year

$188,161

$13,658

Average $14,505/month

$15,680

$3,152

Average $3,347/week

$3,618

$79

Average $84/hour

$90

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$188,161	$15,680	$3,618	$90
Average	$174,058	$14,505	$3,347	$84
25th Percentile	$163,900	$13,658	$3,152	$79

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