Startup Development Director Salary

Startups pay Development Directors a median salary of $165,020 per year. Based on 588 Development Director job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $89,420 and $264,392, with an average of $167,888.

95th Percentile
$264,392
Average
$167,888
Range
$89,420 - $264,392
Sample Size
588
Last updated October 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Development Director Compensation Trends

Track how Development Director compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Development Director positions in the startup ecosystem.

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Development Director Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $265,992

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