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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Senior Business Development Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Business Development Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Senior Business Development Manager's salary?

A Senior Business Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Business Development Supervisor (10+ years)earns $120,264, a Business Development Manager (10+ years)earns $138,891, a Senior Business Development Manager (10+ years)earns $182,697, a Business Development Director (10+ years)earns $221,233, a Vice President of Business Development (10+ years)earns $284,468,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Business Development Manager?

Senior Business Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Business Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $195,585, California $194,843, Massachusetts $192,246. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Business Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Senior Business Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Business Operations Strategy Senior Manager: $177,093; Partnership Business Development Senior Manager: $175,120; Senior Manager Business Growth and Development: $174,060; Business Development Manager, Sr.: $174,054; Business Application Development Senior Manager: $165,400.

Senior Business Development Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Senior Business Development Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Business Development Manager in Rhode Island is $183,149 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $88.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $194,896
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $167,377 to $189,298
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $153,017

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Senior Business Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,298	$15,775	$3,640	$91
Average	$183,149	$15,262	$3,522	$88
25th Percentile	$167,377	$13,948	$3,219	$80

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Business Development Manager Salaries

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.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Business Development Manager Salaries?

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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $120,264
Early Career (1-2 years): $138,891
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $182,697
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $221,233
Expert (over 8 years): $284,468

Levels	Salary
Business ... Level Senior Business Development Manager	$120,264
Business ... Level Senior Business Development Manager	$138,891
Senior Bu... Level Senior Business Development Manager	$182,697
Business ... Level Senior Business Development Manager	$221,233
Vice Pres... Level Senior Business Development Manager	$284,468

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How Do Senior Business 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 Senior Business Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $195,585.
California: $194,843.
Massachusetts: $192,246.

District of Columbia $195,585 California $194,843 Massachusetts $192,246 Washington $191,539 New Jersey $191,469 Alaska $191,221 Connecticut $188,784 New York $187,794

Hawaii $184,632 Rhode Island $183,149 Maryland $182,142 Minnesota $180,764 Colorado $180,234 Illinois $180,057 Oregon $179,386 Delaware $178,891

New Hampshire $178,581 Virginia $177,885 Pennsylvania $175,853 Nevada $174,829 North Dakota $174,493 Michigan $173,963 Wisconsin $173,769 Vermont $173,380

Texas $172,302 Maine $172,232 Arizona $172,126 Ohio $172,002 Georgia $170,377 Indiana $169,564 Wyoming $169,405 Utah $169,158

Iowa $169,052 Kansas $168,204 Louisiana $167,957 North Carolina $167,869 Missouri $167,833 Florida $167,144 Montana $166,773 Nebraska $166,420

Kentucky $166,226 South Carolina $165,519 Tennessee $165,078 Idaho $164,901 New Mexico $163,611 Oklahoma $163,329 Alabama $162,287 South Dakota $160,538

Arkansas $159,584 West Virginia $159,072 Mississippi $157,535

Top Paying Cities for Senior Business 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:

Adamsville: $185,438
Albion: $183,871
Ashaway: $185,086

Adamsville, RI $185,438 Albion, RI $183,871 Ashaway, RI $185,086 Barrington, RI $183,387 Block Island, RI $184,408 Bradford, RI $184,975 Bristol, RI $184,094 Carolina, RI $184,670

Charlestown, RI $184,737 Chepachet, RI $184,369 Clayville, RI $183,855 Coventry, RI $183,864 West Greenwich, RI $184,371 East Greenwich, RI $183,740 Exeter, RI $184,320 Fiskeville, RI $183,384

Forestdale, RI $184,797 Foster, RI $184,272 Glendale, RI $184,811 Greene, RI $184,514 Greenville, RI $183,454 Harmony, RI $183,691 Harrisville, RI $184,731 Hope, RI $183,498

Hope Valley, RI $184,924 Hopkinton, RI $185,168 Jamestown, RI $184,549 Kenyon, RI $184,647 Little Compton, RI $185,410 Manville, RI $184,113 Mapleville, RI $184,405 Newport, RI $184,735

Middletown, RI $184,816 North Kingstown, RI $184,057 North Scituate, RI $183,693 Oakland, RI $184,604 Pascoag, RI $184,853 Pawtucket, RI $183,113 Central Falls, RI $183,195 Cumberland, RI $184,235

Lincoln, RI $183,378 Portsmouth, RI $184,716 Prudence Island, RI $184,336 Rockville, RI $185,139 Saunderstown, RI $184,438 Shannock, RI $184,657 Slatersville, RI $184,799 Slocum, RI $184,433

Tiverton, RI $185,277 Wakefield, RI $184,595 Kingston, RI $184,525 Narragansett, RI $184,647 Peace Dale, RI $184,572 Warren, RI $183,861 Warwick, RI $183,348 Westerly, RI $185,131

West Kingston, RI $184,583 West Warwick, RI $183,573 Wood River Junction, RI $184,846 Woonsocket, RI $184,807 North Smithfield, RI $184,387 Wyoming, RI $184,657 Providence, RI $183,060 Cranston, RI $183,085

North Providence, RI $183,106 East Providence, RI $183,073 Riverside, RI $183,131 Rumford, RI $183,104 Smithfield, RI $183,475 Johnston, RI $183,168

Senior Business Development Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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.

The top paying industry for a Senior Business Development Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$219,778	$106.0	20%

Senior Business Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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.

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$167,377

Average $183,149/year

$189,298

$13,948

Average $15,262/month

$15,775

$3,219

Average $3,522/week

$3,640

$80

Average $88/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,298	$15,775	$3,640	$91
Average	$183,149	$15,262	$3,522	$88
25th Percentile	$167,377	$13,948	$3,219	$80

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