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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Business Development Manager in Michigan is $173,963 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $84.
However, a Senior Business Development Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Senior Business Development Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $179,804 | $14,984 | $3,458 | $86 |
| Average | $173,963 | $14,497 | $3,345 | $84 |
| 25th Percentile | $158,982 | $13,249 | $3,057 | $76 |
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A Senior Business 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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Business 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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Business ... Level Senior Business Development Manager | $114,233 |
| Business ... Level Senior Business Development Manager | $131,925 |
| Senior Bu... Level Senior Business Development Manager | $173,534 |
| Business ... Level Senior Business Development Manager | $210,137 |
| Vice Pres... Level Senior Business Development Manager | $270,201 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Senior Business Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Senior Business Development Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Senior Business Development Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Business Development Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Networking | $208,756 | $100.0 | 20% |
Understanding how a Senior Business 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $179,804 | $14,984 | $3,458 | $86 |
| Average | $173,963 | $14,497 | $3,345 | $84 |
| 25th Percentile | $158,982 | $13,249 | $3,057 | $76 |
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