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: a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $151,986, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,706, a Developer Manager (10+ years)earns $173,032, a Software Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $218,579, a VP of Software Engineering (10+ years)earns $246,480,

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 $190,333, California $189,611, Massachusetts $187,084. 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: $173,030; Developer Relations Manager: $168,886; Backend Applications Developer Manager: $152,800; Application Developer Manager: $151,555; Web Developer Manager: $147,400.

Developer Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Developer Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Manager in Delaware is $174,088 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): $201,511
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $163,905 to $188,442
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $154,635

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Developer Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$188,442	$15,704	$3,624	$91
Average	$174,088	$14,507	$3,348	$84
25th Percentile	$163,905	$13,659	$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): $151,986
Early Career (1-2 years): $174,706
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $173,032
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $218,579
Expert (over 8 years): $246,480

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Developer Manager	$151,986
Software ... Level Developer Manager	$174,706
Developer... Level Developer Manager	$173,032
Software ... Level Developer Manager	$218,579
VP of Sof... Level Developer Manager	$246,480

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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: $190,333.
California: $189,611.
Massachusetts: $187,084.

District of Columbia $190,333 California $189,611 Massachusetts $187,084 Washington $186,397 New Jersey $186,328 Alaska $186,087 Connecticut $183,715 New York $182,752

Hawaii $179,675 Rhode Island $178,231 Maryland $177,251 Minnesota $175,910 Colorado $175,395 Illinois $175,223 Oregon $174,570 Delaware $174,088

New Hampshire $173,786 Virginia $173,108 Pennsylvania $171,131 Nevada $170,134 North Dakota $169,808 Michigan $169,292 Wisconsin $169,103 Vermont $168,725

Texas $167,676 Maine $167,607 Arizona $167,504 Ohio $167,384 Georgia $165,802 Indiana $165,012 Wyoming $164,857 Utah $164,616

Iowa $164,513 Kansas $163,688 Louisiana $163,447 North Carolina $163,361 Missouri $163,327 Florida $162,657 Montana $162,296 Nebraska $161,952

Kentucky $161,763 South Carolina $161,075 Tennessee $160,645 Idaho $160,473 New Mexico $159,218 Oklahoma $158,943 Alabama $157,929 South Dakota $156,227

Arkansas $155,299 West Virginia $154,800 Mississippi $153,305

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: $180,174
Little Creek: $178,506
Magnolia: $179,245

Lincoln, DE $180,174 Little Creek, DE $178,506 Magnolia, DE $179,245 Milford, DE $180,174 Marydel, DE $177,836 Millsboro, DE $180,174 Millville, DE $181,377 Milton, DE $180,174

Nassau, DE $180,174 Ocean View, DE $181,377 Rehoboth Beach, DE $181,377 Seaford, DE $178,283 Selbyville, DE $181,377 Smyrna, DE $177,629 Viola, DE $179,245 Woodside, DE $178,730

Bear, DE $176,323 Newark, DE $176,392 Claymont, DE $176,529 Delaware City, DE $176,392 Hockessin, DE $176,529 Kirkwood, DE $176,392 Middletown, DE $177,268 Montchanin, DE $176,529

New Castle, DE $176,529 Odessa, DE $177,509 Port Penn, DE $175,910 Rockland, DE $176,529 Saint Georges, DE $176,392 Townsend, DE $177,251 Winterthur, DE $176,529 Lewes, DE $180,174

Wilmington, DE $176,529 Dover, DE $178,420 Dover Afb, DE $178,833 Bethany Beach, DE $181,377 Bethel, DE $178,283 Bridgeville, DE $180,174 Camden Wyoming, DE $178,609 Cheswold, DE $178,008

Clayton, DE $177,561 Dagsboro, DE $181,377 Delmar, DE $178,283 Ellendale, DE $180,174 Felton, DE $180,174 Fenwick Island, DE $181,377 Frankford, DE $181,377 Frederica, DE $180,174

Georgetown, DE $180,174 Greenwood, DE $180,174 Harbeson, DE $180,174 Harrington, DE $180,174 Hartly, DE $177,475 Houston, DE $180,174 Kenton, DE $177,561 Laurel, DE $178,283

Yorklyn, DE $176,529

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.

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$163,905

Average $174,088/year

$188,442

$13,659

Average $14,507/month

$15,704

$3,152

Average $3,348/week

$3,624

$79

Average $84/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$188,442	$15,704	$3,624	$91
Average	$174,088	$14,507	$3,348	$84
25th Percentile	$163,905	$13,659	$3,152	$79

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