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Development director salary in Los Angeles, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Development Director make in Los Angeles, CA?

Average base salary

$121,897
6%
above national average
Average $121,897
Low $75,741
High $196,179

The average salary for a development director is $121,897 per year in Los Angeles, CA and $8,500 profit sharing per year.178 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Development Director job openings in Los Angeles, CA

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Director, Donor Development (R...
March of Dimes3.4out of 5 stars.
Los Angeles, CA
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Development Director in Los Angeles, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Proclinical Staffing
 
$416,000per year
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PlayStation
 
$283,800per year
Housing Authority of the City ...
 
$224,576per year
Housing Authority City of Los ...
 
$224,576per year
CIRCLE
 
$223,750per year
The State Bar of California
 
$219,445per year

Highest paying cities for Development Directors near Los Angeles, CA

  1. Long Beach, CA
    $170,885 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $163,409 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $162,926 per year
  4. Santa Clara, CA
    $158,644 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $152,298 per year

Where can a Development Director earn more?

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Senior Development Director

Job openings
Average $116,792 per year