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Business development executive salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$79,223
Average $79,223
Low $40,476
High $155,060

The average salary for a business development executive is $79,223 per year in the United States. 4.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Business Development Executive job openings in United States

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Business Development Associate
LPL Financial3.5out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Business Development Executive in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Integrated Computer Solutions,...
 
$500,000per year
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Smith Hanley Associates, LLC
 
$362,500per year
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Reliance
 
$360,000per year
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CrossCountry Consulting
 
$350,000per year
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USAA
 
$345,398per year
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Citi
 
$267,471per year
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Highest paying cities for Business Development Executives near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $110,603 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $93,867 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $91,884 per year
  4. Tampa, FL
    $90,970 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $84,383 per year

Where can a Business Development Executive earn more?

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