Account Development Lead Salary in the United States

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Account Development Lead in the United States is $99,638 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,983
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,186 to $111,334
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,759
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Account Development Lead Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $111,334 $9,278 $2,141 $54
Average $99,638 $8,303 $1,916 $48
25th Percentile $88,186 $7,349 $1,696 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Account Development Lead Salaries

An Account Development Lead'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 Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Account Development Lead'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): $63,920
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,905
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,201
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,694
  • Expert (over 8 years): $152,360
Levels Salary
Account M... Level Account Development Lead$63,920
Account M... Level Account Development Lead$76,905
Account D... Level Account Development Lead$97,201
Account M... Level Account Development Lead$122,694
Account M... Level Account Development Lead$152,360
$63,920 0 yr
$76,905 < 2 yrs
$97,201 2-4 yrs
$122,694 5-8 yrs
$152,360 > 8 yrs
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How Do Account Development Lead 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 Account Development Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $110,319.
  • California: $109,900.
  • Massachusetts: $108,435.

Top Paying Cities for Account Development Leads

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: $125,673
  • San Francisco: $124,437
  • Oakland: $121,677

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 6.45% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Salesforce (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
  • Outside Sales (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Outside sales refer to the sales of products or services by sales personnel that physically go out into the field to meet with prospective customers.
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Presentation 6.45%
Salesforce 2.37%
Outside Sales 1.71%
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 Lead's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$103,623
4%
Customer Success
$103,623
4%
Project Management
$103,623
4%
Leadership
$103,623
4%
Client Service
$102,627
3%
Business Development
$102,627
3%
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How Education impacts an Account Development Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Account Development Leads enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Lead with a Associate's Degree is between $99,900 and $108,526).

Account Development Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Account Development Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 10.2%
Associates 7.5%
Bachelors 65.7%
Masters 15.4%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Account Development Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Account Development Lead'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 Lead

Salaries for an Account Development Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $88,449 in 2023 to around $88,632 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Account Development Lead salary trends, .

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