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Development associate salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Development Associate make in the United States?

Average base salary

$69,702
Average $69,702
Low $38,391
High $126,550

The average salary for a development associate is $69,702 per year in the United States. 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Development Associate job openings in United States

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Process Development Senior Ass...
Amgen4out of 5 stars.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$80,044.50 - $108,295.50 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Development Associate in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Paul Hastings LLP
 
$312,500per year
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Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Ro...
 
$310,000per year
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Morgan Lewis
 
$305,000per year
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Stoel Rives LLP
 
$265,000per year
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Gen
 
$219,000per year
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Matura Farrington
 
$205,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Development Associates near United States

  1. Cambridge, MA
    $96,502 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $94,313 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $93,660 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $87,904 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $82,927 per year

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