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How much does Development Associate make?
Total pay range
$62K - $103K/yr
$80K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$52K - $83K/yrBase pay
$11K - $20K/yrAdditional pay
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Development Associate salary in US
A Development Associate salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Development Associate in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $23,957 to $69,815 per year, based on 378 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Development Associate in US can make a salary range of $57,844 to $151,586 with at least 2 years of experience, based on 11 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Development Associate gets the highest compensation are Carmel Partners, Greystar and Indeed, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 35.62% more than smaller companies for a Development Associate.
Recent salaries shared by Development Associate
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$55K - $64K/yr
Muscatine, IA
submitted on May 18, 2026
$55K - $64K/yr
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$55K - $64K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on May 15, 2026
$55K - $64K/yr
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$60K/yr
($60K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on May 14, 2026
$60K/yr
$60K • $0
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$96K/yr
($96K • $0)
Panama City, FL
submitted on May 14, 2026
$96K/yr
$96K • $0
Development Associate
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4-6 years
$85K/yr
($85K • $0)
Columbus, OH
submitted on May 12, 2026
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
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Development Associate
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1-3 years
$67K - $78K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on May 11, 2026
$67K - $78K/yr
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$37K - $43K/yr
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Apr 24, 2026
$37K - $43K/yr
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$63K/yr
($63K • $0)
Fort Worth, TX
submitted on Apr 22, 2026
$63K/yr
$63K • $0
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$70K/yr
($70K • $0)
Irvine, CA
submitted on Apr 20, 2026
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$43K/yr
($43K • $0)
Waterbury, CT
submitted on Apr 15, 2026
$43K/yr
$43K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Development Associate in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $97,836, Financial Services with a median total pay of $87,990, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $78,340, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $74,730, and Real Estate with a median total pay of $69,547.
Frequently asked questions about Development Associate salaries
The average salary for Development Associate is $79,853 per year or $38 per hour, with top earners making up to $129,011 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $62,434 (25th percentile) to $103,109 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3856 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Development Associate employees.
The highest salary for Development Associate is $103,109 per year, $8,592 per month or $50 per hour.
The lowest salary for Development Associate is $62,434 per year, $5,203 per month or $30 per hour.