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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
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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
$46K - $54K/yr
Cleveland, OH
submitted on Jan 28, 2026
$46K - $54K/yr
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$54K/yr
($54K • $0)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jan 27, 2026
$54K/yr
$54K • $0
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$54K/yr
($53K • $509)
Burbank, CA
submitted on Jan 26, 2026
$54K/yr
$53K • $509
Development Associate
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4-6 years
$203K/yr
($192K • $11K)
Tucson, AZ
submitted on Jan 25, 2026
$203K/yr
$192K • $11K
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$76K/yr
($76K • $0)
Tucson, AZ
submitted on Jan 23, 2026
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
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Development Associate
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4-6 years
$40K - $46K/yr
Mooresville, NC
submitted on Jan 20, 2026
$40K - $46K/yr
Development Associate
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4-6 years
$89K - $103K/yr
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Jan 19, 2026
$89K - $103K/yr
Development Associate
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4-6 years
$39K - $45K/yr
Norfolk, VA
submitted on Jan 19, 2026
$39K - $45K/yr
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$67K/yr
($67K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Jan 15, 2026
$67K/yr
$67K • $0
Development Associate
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1-3 years
$75K/yr
($75K • $0)
Belmont, MA
submitted on Jan 14, 2026
$75K/yr
$75K • $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 $80,059 per year or $38 per hour, with top earners making up to $129,509 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $62,552 (25th percentile) to $103,446 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3858 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Development Associate employees.
The highest salary for Development Associate is $103,446 per year, $8,620 per month or $50 per hour.
The lowest salary for Development Associate is $62,552 per year, $5,213 per month or $30 per hour.