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

An Executive Manager's salary grows with experience: an Office Manager (3-5 years)earns $85,868, an Office Manager, Senior (5+ years)earns $98,759, an Executive Manager (5+ years)earns $134,456, an Administrative Director (5+ years)earns $165,585, a Chief Administrative Officer (5+ years)earns $315,821,

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Manager?

Executive Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Manager roles are District of Columbia $148,597, California $148,034, Massachusetts $146,061. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Manager roles make?

Salaries for Executive Manager level roles vary by specialization: Executive General Manager: $190,644; Executive Compensation Manager: $185,890; Executive Communications Manager: $126,081; Executive Secretary Manager: $110,590; Executive Assistant Manager: $110,502.

Executive Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Manager in Delaware is $135,914 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,804
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,973 to $155,747
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,100

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Executive Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,747	$12,979	$2,995	$75
Average	$135,914	$11,326	$2,614	$65
25th Percentile	$123,973	$10,331	$2,384	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Manager Salaries

An Executive 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 Executive Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive 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): $85,868
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,759
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,456
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,585
Expert (over 8 years): $315,821

Levels	Salary
Office Ma... Level Executive Manager	$85,868
Office Ma... Level Executive Manager	$98,759
Executive... Level Executive Manager	$134,456
Administr... Level Executive Manager	$165,585
Chief Adm... Level Executive Manager	$315,821

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

District of Columbia: $148,597.
California: $148,034.
Massachusetts: $146,061.

District of Columbia $148,597 California $148,034 Massachusetts $146,061 Washington $145,524 New Jersey $145,470 Alaska $145,282 Connecticut $143,430 New York $142,679

Hawaii $140,276 Rhode Island $139,149 Maryland $138,384 Minnesota $137,337 Colorado $136,934 Illinois $136,800 Oregon $136,290 Delaware $135,914

New Hampshire $135,678 Virginia $135,149 Pennsylvania $133,606 Nevada $132,828 North Dakota $132,573 Michigan $132,170 Wisconsin $132,022 Vermont $131,727

Texas $130,908 Maine $130,855 Arizona $130,774 Ohio $130,680 Georgia $129,446 Indiana $128,828 Wyoming $128,707 Utah $128,519

Iowa $128,439 Kansas $127,795 Louisiana $127,607 North Carolina $127,540 Missouri $127,513 Florida $126,990 Montana $126,708 Nebraska $126,439

Kentucky $126,292 South Carolina $125,755 Tennessee $125,419 Idaho $125,285 New Mexico $124,305 Oklahoma $124,091 Alabama $123,299 South Dakota $121,970

Arkansas $121,245 West Virginia $120,856 Mississippi $119,688

Top Paying Cities for Executive 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: $140,666
Little Creek: $139,364
Magnolia: $139,941

Lincoln, DE $140,666 Little Creek, DE $139,364 Magnolia, DE $139,941 Milford, DE $140,666 Marydel, DE $138,840 Millsboro, DE $140,666 Millville, DE $141,605 Milton, DE $140,666

Nassau, DE $140,666 Ocean View, DE $141,605 Rehoboth Beach, DE $141,605 Seaford, DE $139,189 Selbyville, DE $141,605 Smyrna, DE $138,679 Viola, DE $139,941 Woodside, DE $139,538

Bear, DE $137,659 Newark, DE $137,713 Claymont, DE $137,820 Delaware City, DE $137,713 Hockessin, DE $137,820 Kirkwood, DE $137,713 Middletown, DE $138,397 Montchanin, DE $137,820

New Castle, DE $137,820 Odessa, DE $138,585 Port Penn, DE $137,337 Rockland, DE $137,820 Saint Georges, DE $137,713 Townsend, DE $138,384 Winterthur, DE $137,820 Lewes, DE $140,666

Wilmington, DE $137,820 Dover, DE $139,297 Dover Afb, DE $139,619 Bethany Beach, DE $141,605 Bethel, DE $139,189 Bridgeville, DE $140,666 Camden Wyoming, DE $139,444 Cheswold, DE $138,974

Clayton, DE $138,626 Dagsboro, DE $141,605 Delmar, DE $139,189 Ellendale, DE $140,666 Felton, DE $140,666 Fenwick Island, DE $141,605 Frankford, DE $141,605 Frederica, DE $140,666

Georgetown, DE $140,666 Greenwood, DE $140,666 Harbeson, DE $140,666 Harrington, DE $140,666 Hartly, DE $138,558 Houston, DE $140,666 Kenton, DE $138,626 Laurel, DE $139,189

Yorklyn, DE $137,820

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

Understanding how an Executive 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

$123,973

Average $135,914/year

$155,747

$10,331

Average $11,326/month

$12,979

$2,384

Average $2,614/week

$2,995

$60

Average $65/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,747	$12,979	$2,995	$75
Average	$135,914	$11,326	$2,614	$65
25th Percentile	$123,973	$10,331	$2,384	$60

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