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Development director salary in Boston, MA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Development Director make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$171,130
49%
above national average
Average $171,130
Low $99,074
High $295,591

The average salary for a development director is $171,130 per year in Boston, MA and $8,500 profit sharing per year.122 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Development Director job openings in Boston, MA

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Senior Director of Development
Room to Grow3.5out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$115,000 - $125,000 a year
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Development Director in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
 
$301,000per year
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Klaviyo
 
$300,000per year
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GSK
 
$291,188per year
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Proclinical Staffing
 
$288,000per year
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Otsuka
 
$271,073per year
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals
 
$263,700per year
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Highest paying cities for Development Directors near Boston, MA

  1. Cambridge, MA
    $230,903 per year
  2. Waltham, MA
    $208,434 per year
  3. Boston, MA
    $171,130 per year
  4. Needham, MA
    $163,375 per year
  5. Lowell, MA
    $157,274 per year

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