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Director of business development salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$143,526
Average $143,526
Low $87,781
High $234,673

The average salary for a director of business development is $143,526 per year in the United States and $15,500 profit sharing per year.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Director of Business Development job openings in United States

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Business Development Director
IDHL Group3.3out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$120,000 - $150,000 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Director of Business Development in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SAP
 
$425,250per year
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Par Health
 
$412,500per year
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Emerson
 
$405,200per year
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Astellas
 
$373,000per year
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Apex Technology
 
$368,750per year
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Thomas & Herbert Consulting LL...
 
$364,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Director of Business Developments near United States

  1. Richmond, CA
    $200,313 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $160,573 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $144,376 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $142,873 per year
  5. San Marcos, CA
    $120,481 per year

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