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Development manager salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$87,384
Average $87,384
Low $49,078
High $155,589

The average salary for a development manager is $87,384 per year in the United States. 2.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Development Manager job openings in United States

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Development Manager
St. Thomas School
Medina, WA
$70,000 - $75,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Development Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Head Start
 
$500,000per year
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Shell
 
$350,333per year
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SAP
 
$306,800per year
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Zoox
 
$240,000per year
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Zillow
 
$235,050per year
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Open Systems Technologies, Inc...
 
$225,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Development Managers near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $120,824 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $108,493 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $100,401 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $98,161 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $95,369 per year

Where can a Development Manager earn more?

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