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Development director salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$113,885
Average $113,885
Low $63,527
High $204,160

The average salary for a development director is $113,885 per year in the United States and $8,500 profit sharing per year.10.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Development Director job openings in United States

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Director of Development
Frankel Jewish Academy3.1out of 5 stars.
West Bloomfield Township, MI
$90,000 a year
Full-time
5 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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Elmington
 
$400,000per year
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Daiichi Sankyo
 
$367,000per year
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Arm
 
$359,050per year
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Missouri Slope
 
$350,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Development Directors near United States

  1. Oakland, CA
    $152,297 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $147,270 per year
  3. Aurora, IL
    $120,125 per year
  4. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    $112,848 per year
  5. Boulder, CO
    $102,221 per year

Where can a Development Director earn more?

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Senior Development Director

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Average $104,521 per year