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Development director salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$114,553
Average $114,553
Low $64,310
High $204,051

The average salary for a development director is $114,553 per year in the United States and $8,500 profit sharing per year.10.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Development Director job openings in United States

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Director of Development
Family Health Centers of San Diego3.2out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
$100,000 - $170,000 a year
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Development Director in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Edgecombe County Public School...
 
$500,000per year
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Lawrence Livermore National La...
 
$444,339per year
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Newell Brands
 
$413,100per year
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Elmington
 
$400,000per year
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Daiichi Sankyo
 
$367,000per year
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Arm
 
$360,383per year
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Highest paying cities for Development Directors near United States

  1. Oakland, CA
    $152,623 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $146,467 per year
  3. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    $123,544 per year
  4. Aurora, IL
    $117,698 per year
  5. Vancouver, WA
    $98,469 per year

Where can a Development Director earn more?

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Senior Development Director

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Average $107,575 per year