Account Development Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Account Development Manager make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Account Development Manager in the United States is $65,411 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Account Development Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,844
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,853 to $76,106
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,704
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Account Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,106 $6,342 $1,464 $37
Average $65,411 $5,451 $1,258 $31
25th Percentile $60,853 $5,071 $1,170 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Account Development Manager Salaries

An Account Development Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Account Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Account Development Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,624
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,753
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,272
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,046
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,040
Levels Salary
Account D... Level Account Development Manager$64,624
Account M... Level Account Development Manager$77,753
Account M... Level Account Development Manager$98,272
Account M... Level Account Development Manager$124,046
Account M... Level Account Development Manager$154,040
$64,624 0 yr
$77,753 < 2 yrs
$98,272 2-4 yrs
$124,046 5-8 yrs
$154,040 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Account Development Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $82,503
  • San Francisco: $81,692
  • Oakland: $79,880

What Skills Can Increase an Account Development Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.58% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Account Sales (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Account Sales refers to the net sales for a company. They are reported directly on the income statement.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.58%
Microsoft Office 2.04%
Account Sales 1.59%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Account Development Manager's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Sales Process: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
$75,877
16%
Sales Process
$73,914
13%
Customer Success
$73,914
13%
Insight
$73,914
13%
Analysis
$73,260
12%
Consulting
$73,260
12%
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How Education impacts an Account Development Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Account Development Managers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Account Development Manager with a No Diploma is between $59,924 and $64,557).

Account Development Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Account Development Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.8%
High School 25.8%
Associates 12.9%
Bachelors 51.6%
Masters 9.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Account Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Account Development Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Account Development Manager

Salaries for an Account Development Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,355 in 2023 to around $58,170 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Account Development Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Account Development Manager Over Time

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2024
$58,423
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2024 $58,423
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