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A Delivery Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing project delivery, ensuring teams meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is approximately $113,280 annually, which breaks down to around $54 per hour. This salary can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, industry, and geographical location.
Delivery Managers in states like California and New York often command higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. For instance, those working in major metropolitan areas tend to earn more than their counterparts in rural regions. By understanding these dynamics, job seekers can better navigate their career paths and salary expectations.
Industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare typically offer higher salaries for Delivery Managers. This reflects the value placed on effective project management in these sectors. As you explore career opportunities, consider how your skills align with these high-demand fields to maximize your earning potential.
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The highest-paying states for delivery managers are California, Nevada, and New Jersey. The lowest average delivery manager salary states are Arkansas, Nebraska, and Montana.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $118,597 | $57.02 |
| 2 | Nevada | $121,266 | $58.30 |
| 3 | Washington | $117,466 | $56.47 |
| 4 | California | $124,477 | $59.84 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $119,274 | $57.34 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $118,628 | $57.03 |
| 7 | Oregon | $115,692 | $55.62 |
| 8 | New York | $117,432 | $56.46 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $116,509 | $56.01 |
| 10 | Utah | $112,303 | $53.99 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $109,663 | $52.72 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $113,109 | $54.38 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $117,586 | $56.53 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $108,817 | $52.32 |
| 15 | Georgia | $109,187 | $52.49 |
| 16 | Virginia | $112,139 | $53.91 |
| 17 | Michigan | $111,330 | $53.52 |
| 18 | Texas | $106,635 | $51.27 |
| 19 | Maryland | $114,354 | $54.98 |
| 20 | Delaware | $110,511 | $53.13 |
| 21 | Idaho | $104,834 | $50.40 |
| 22 | Ohio | $104,674 | $50.32 |
| 23 | Arizona | $104,867 | $50.42 |
| 24 | Illinois | $105,868 | $50.90 |
| 25 | Maine | $107,485 | $51.68 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $103,892 | $49.95 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $98,283 | $47.25 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $103,414 | $49.72 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $101,337 | $48.72 |
| 30 | Indiana | $101,934 | $49.01 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $102,955 | $49.50 |
| 32 | Vermont | $102,918 | $49.48 |
| 33 | Florida | $101,770 | $48.93 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $100,596 | $48.36 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $95,467 | $45.90 |
| 36 | Kansas | $98,312 | $47.27 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $99,880 | $48.02 |
| 38 | Missouri | $97,068 | $46.67 |
| 39 | Colorado | $97,397 | $46.83 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $99,183 | $47.68 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $96,033 | $46.17 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $95,149 | $45.74 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $93,299 | $44.86 |
| 44 | Alabama | $95,430 | $45.88 |
| 45 | Montana | $88,652 | $42.62 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $95,170 | $45.75 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $94,924 | $45.64 |
| 48 | Alaska | $83,885 | $40.33 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $88,691 | $42.64 |
| 50 | Iowa | $88,070 | $42.34 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $82,808 | $39.81 |
The highest-paying cities for delivery managers are San Francisco, CA, Middletown, NJ, and Seattle, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $132,927 | $63.91 |
| 2 | Middletown, NJ | $119,470 | $57.44 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $117,851 | $56.66 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $117,669 | $56.57 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $117,627 | $56.55 |
| 6 | Hartford, CT | $116,319 | $55.92 |
| 7 | Portland, OR | $114,593 | $55.09 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $113,094 | $54.37 |
| 9 | Arlington, VA | $112,262 | $53.97 |
| 10 | Detroit, MI | $111,641 | $53.67 |
| 11 | Philadelphia, PA | $110,298 | $53.03 |
| 12 | Raleigh, NC | $110,016 | $52.89 |
| 13 | Alpharetta, GA | $108,969 | $52.39 |
| 14 | Portland, ME | $108,505 | $52.17 |
| 15 | Houston, TX | $106,919 | $51.40 |
| 16 | Chicago, IL | $106,334 | $51.12 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $105,124 | $50.54 |
| 18 | Columbus, OH | $104,849 | $50.41 |
| 19 | Milwaukee, WI | $103,466 | $49.74 |
| 20 | Tampa, FL | $102,734 | $49.39 |
Delivery Managers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
A delivery manager's salary ranges from $82,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $156,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $156,000 | $13,000 | $75 |
| 75th Percentile | $134,000 | $11,167 | $64 |
| Average | $113,280 | $9,440 | $54 |
| 25th Percentile | $95,000 | $7,917 | $46 |
| 10th Percentile | $82,000 | $6,833 | $39 |
The highest paying types of delivery managers are senior development manager, senior information technology manager, and information technology systems manager.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Systems Manager | $130,526 | $10,877 | $62.75 | 156,656 |
| Manager, Program Management | $112,937 | $9,411 | $54.30 | 271,873 |
| Manager, Project Management | $102,925 | $8,577 | $49.48 | 263,655 |
| Consultant/Project Manager | $100,754 | $8,396 | $48.44 | 213,963 |
| Program/Project Manager | $101,850 | $8,488 | $48.97 | 243,017 |
| Lead Program Manager | $119,480 | $9,957 | $57.44 | 200,688 |
Top companies hiring delivery managers now:
Delivery manager salaries at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and McKinsey & Company Inc are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average delivery manager salary at companies like ZS and Meta are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | $177,828 | $85.49 |
| 2 | McKinsey & Company Inc | $161,143 | $77.47 |
| 3 | ZS | $156,888 | $75.43 |
| 4 | Meta | $155,619 | $74.82 |
| 5 | Bed Bath & Beyond | $149,921 | $72.08 |
| 6 | Capgemini | $149,418 | $71.84 |
| 7 | Bridgewater Associates | $149,259 | $71.76 |
| 8 | Genentech | $149,255 | $71.76 |
| 9 | VMware | $148,286 | $71.29 |
| 10 | Apple | $148,028 | $71.17 |
| 11 | Nisum | $147,697 | $71.01 |
| 12 | Citi | $147,277 | $70.81 |
| 13 | Levi Strauss & Co. | $147,138 | $70.74 |
| 14 | SEI Investments | $147,110 | $70.73 |
| 15 | Barclays | $146,654 | $70.51 |
| 16 | Palo Alto Networks | $144,285 | $69.37 |
| 17 | Juniper Networks | $143,557 | $69.02 |
| 18 | AstraZeneca | $141,796 | $68.17 |
| 19 | Hawaiian Electric Industries | $141,584 | $68.07 |
| 20 | Credit Suisse | $140,190 | $67.40 |
The average delivery manager salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $115,508 | $55.53 |
| 2 | Professional | $108,732 | $52.27 |
| 3 | Finance | $106,231 | $51.07 |
| 4 | Retail | $105,130 | $50.54 |
| 5 | Manufacturing | $100,992 | $48.55 |
The average delivery manager salary has risen by $24,837 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average delivery manager earned $88,443 annually, but today, they earn $113,280 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for delivery managers over the last decade.
Compare delivery manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare delivery manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,000 | $54.46 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $110,000 | $52.74 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $107,000 | $51.36 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $104,000 | $50.16 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $102,000 | $48.93 | +3.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyriba | Product Delivery Manager | Boone, NC | 06/30/2025 | $152,700 |
| Global Channel Management, Inc. | Remote Delivery Manager | Sandy Springs, GA | 06/29/2025 | $125,220 |
| Fidelity Talentsource | Product Delivery Manager | Smithfield, RI | 06/29/2025 | $104,350 |
| Leidos | Customer Delivery Manager | Washington, DC | 06/28/2025 | $126,100 |
| Chadwell Supply | Delivery Manager (Logistics) | Belleville, MI | 06/28/2025 | $50,000 |
| MCK McKesson Corporation | Hrit Workday Delivery Manager | Alpharetta, GA | 06/28/2025 | $115,500 |
| McKesson Corporation | Hrit Workday Delivery Manager | Alpharetta, GA | 06/27/2025 | $115,500 |
| McKesson Corporation | Hrit Workday Delivery Manager | Dallas, TX | 06/27/2025 | $115,500 |
| State of North Carolina | Delivery Manager--Temporary Solutions | Boone, NC | 06/27/2025 | $66,784 |
| Actalent | Delivery Manager (Automation) | Bolingbrook, IL | 06/27/2025 | $90,000 |
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