Startup Development Director Salary

Startups pay Development Directors a median salary of $187,843 per year. Based on 239 Development Director job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $100,909 and $238,152, with an average of $178,545.

95th Percentile
$238,152
Average
$178,545
Range
$100,909 - $238,152
Sample Size
239
Last updated August 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 $241,233

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