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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Section Manager?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Section Manager roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Section Manager's salary?

A Section Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $178,406 for beginners, reaching about $182,294 at mid-level, and approach $189,364 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Section Manager?

Section Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Section Manager roles are District of Columbia $213,068, California $212,260, Massachusetts $209,431. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Section Manager roles make?

Salaries for Section Manager level roles vary by specialization: Section Engineer: $161,418; Section Head: $154,372; Engineering Section Manager: $128,931; Section Chief: $113,326; Agriculture Section Manager: $78,688.

Section Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Section Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Section Manager in Delaware is $194,883 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $94.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $246,435
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $171,336 to $221,867
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $149,897

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Section Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$221,867	$18,489	$4,267	$107
Average	$194,883	$16,240	$3,748	$94
25th Percentile	$171,336	$14,278	$3,295	$82

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Key Factors That Influence Section Manager Salaries

A Section 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 Section Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Section 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): $178,406
Early Career (1-2 years): $180,527
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $182,294
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $185,829
Expert (over 8 years): $189,364

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Section Manager	$178,406
Intermediate Level Section Manager	$180,527
Senior Level Section Manager	$182,294
Specialist Level Section Manager	$185,829
Expert Level Section Manager	$189,364

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

District of Columbia: $213,068.
California: $212,260.
Massachusetts: $209,431.

District of Columbia $213,068 California $212,260 Massachusetts $209,431 Washington $208,662 New Jersey $208,585 Alaska $208,315 Connecticut $205,660 New York $204,582

Hawaii $201,137 Rhode Island $199,521 Maryland $198,424 Minnesota $196,923 Colorado $196,346 Illinois $196,153 Oregon $195,422 Delaware $194,883

New Hampshire $194,544 Virginia $193,786 Pennsylvania $191,573 Nevada $190,457 North Dakota $190,091 Michigan $189,514 Wisconsin $189,302 Vermont $188,879

Texas $187,705 Maine $187,628 Arizona $187,513 Ohio $187,378 Georgia $185,607 Indiana $184,722 Wyoming $184,549 Utah $184,280

Iowa $184,164 Kansas $183,240 Louisiana $182,971 North Carolina $182,875 Missouri $182,836 Florida $182,086 Montana $181,682 Nebraska $181,297

Kentucky $181,085 South Carolina $180,315 Tennessee $179,834 Idaho $179,642 New Mexico $178,237 Oklahoma $177,929 Alabama $176,794 South Dakota $174,889

Arkansas $173,849 West Virginia $173,291 Mississippi $171,617

Top Paying Cities for Section 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: $194,005
Little Creek: $195,426
Magnolia: $195,145

Lincoln, DE $194,005 Little Creek, DE $195,426 Magnolia, DE $195,145 Milford, DE $194,498 Marydel, DE $194,818 Millsboro, DE $193,191 Millville, DE $193,490 Milton, DE $193,825

Nassau, DE $193,965 Ocean View, DE $193,457 Rehoboth Beach, DE $193,828 Seaford, DE $193,938 Selbyville, DE $193,136 Smyrna, DE $195,560 Viola, DE $194,660 Woodside, DE $195,183

Bear, DE $194,733 Newark, DE $194,660 Claymont, DE $195,058 Delaware City, DE $194,854 Hockessin, DE $194,642 Kirkwood, DE $194,818 Middletown, DE $194,893 Montchanin, DE $194,687

New Castle, DE $194,716 Odessa, DE $194,989 Port Penn, DE $195,120 Rockland, DE $194,706 Saint Georges, DE $194,831 Townsend, DE $195,131 Winterthur, DE $194,729 Lewes, DE $193,900

Wilmington, DE $194,652 Dover, DE $195,426 Dover Afb, DE $194,396 Bethany Beach, DE $193,253 Bethel, DE $193,453 Bridgeville, DE $193,909 Camden Wyoming, DE $194,875 Cheswold, DE $195,362

Clayton, DE $195,368 Dagsboro, DE $193,118 Delmar, DE $192,808 Ellendale, DE $193,393 Felton, DE $194,483 Fenwick Island, DE $193,161 Frankford, DE $192,824 Frederica, DE $194,675

Georgetown, DE $193,045 Greenwood, DE $193,940 Harbeson, DE $193,251 Harrington, DE $194,236 Hartly, DE $194,841 Houston, DE $193,959 Kenton, DE $195,378 Laurel, DE $192,930

Yorklyn, DE $194,700

Section Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Section Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Section Manager positions in Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Section Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Section Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$214,371	$103.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Section 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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$171,336

Average $194,883/year

$221,867

$14,278

Average $16,240/month

$18,489

$3,295

Average $3,748/week

$4,267

$82

Average $94/hour

$107

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$221,867	$18,489	$4,267	$107
Average	$194,883	$16,240	$3,748	$94
25th Percentile	$171,336	$14,278	$3,295	$82

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