What are the main factors that influence a Client Development Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Client Development Manager's salary?

A Client Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Development and Fundraising Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $83,788, a Client Development Manager (3-5 years)earns $89,777, a Development and Fundraising Manager (5+ years)earns $110,748, a Development and Fundraising Sr. Manager (5+ years)earns $125,306, a Development and Fundraising Director (5+ years)earns $163,879,

What are the highest paying states for a Client Development Manager?

Client Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Client Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $90,267, California $89,924, Massachusetts $88,726. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Client Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Client Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Client Development: $213,189; Client Development Executive: $205,739; Client Development Director: $204,994; Client/Server Architect: $143,072; Manager of Product Development: $141,970.

Client Development Manager Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Client Development Manager make in District of Columbia?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Client Development Manager in District of Columbia is $90,267 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,987
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,246 to $96,925
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,123

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2026 Compensation Trend

Recruit with AI

AI-Powered HR

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Client Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,925	$8,077	$1,864	$47
Average	$90,267	$7,522	$1,736	$43
25th Percentile	$80,246	$6,687	$1,543	$39

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Client Development Manager Job Openings in District of Columbia

Vice President, Client Development

Confidential - Washington, D.C., DC

Vice President of Clinical Development

Confidential - Washington, D.C., DC

Vice President of Project Development

Confidential - Washington, D.C., DC

Head of Learning and Development

Confidential - Washington, D.C., DC

Search More Client Development Manager Jobs in District of Columbia

Key Factors That Influence Client Development Manager Salaries

A Client 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Client Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Client 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): $83,788
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,777
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,748
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,306
Expert (over 8 years): $163,879

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Client Development Manager	$83,788
Client De... Level Client Development Manager	$89,777
Developme... Level Client Development Manager	$110,748
Developme... Level Client Development Manager	$125,306
Developme... Level Client Development Manager	$163,879

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Client Development Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Client Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,267.
California: $89,924.
Massachusetts: $88,726.

District of Columbia $90,267 California $89,924 Massachusetts $88,726 Washington $88,400 New Jersey $88,367 Alaska $88,253 Connecticut $87,128 New York $86,671

Hawaii $85,212 Rhode Island $84,527 Maryland $84,062 Minnesota $83,426 Colorado $83,182 Illinois $83,100 Oregon $82,791 Delaware $82,562

New Hampshire $82,419 Virginia $82,098 Pennsylvania $81,160 Nevada $80,687 North Dakota $80,532 Michigan $80,288 Wisconsin $80,198 Vermont $80,019

Texas $79,521 Maine $79,489 Arizona $79,440 Ohio $79,383 Georgia $78,633 Indiana $78,258 Wyoming $78,184 Utah $78,070

Iowa $78,021 Kansas $77,630 Louisiana $77,516 North Carolina $77,475 Missouri $77,459 Florida $77,141 Montana $76,970 Nebraska $76,806

Kentucky $76,717 South Carolina $76,391 Tennessee $76,187 Idaho $76,105 New Mexico $75,510 Oklahoma $75,380 Alabama $74,899 South Dakota $74,092

Arkansas $73,651 West Virginia $73,415 Mississippi $72,706

Top Paying Cities for Client 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:

Parcel Return Service: $89,777
Washington: $89,777
Naval Anacost Annex: $89,773

Parcel Return Service, DC $89,777 Washington, DC $89,777 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $89,773 Washington Navy Yard, DC $89,777

Client Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Client 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 June 01, 2026

$80,246

Average $90,267/year

$96,925

$6,687

Average $7,522/month

$8,077

$1,543

Average $1,736/week

$1,864

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,925	$8,077	$1,864	$47
Average	$90,267	$7,522	$1,736	$43
25th Percentile	$80,246	$6,687	$1,543	$39

Salaries of jobs related to Client Development Manager

Find Your Next Client Development Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Client Development Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In District of Columbia

Cost of Living in District of Columbia is

10.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about