What are the main factors that influence a Business Development Representative'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 Business Development Representative?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Business Development Representative roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Business Development Representative's salary?

A Business Development Representative's salary grows with experience: a Business Development Associate I (0-2 years)earns $65,478, a Business Development Representative (2-4 years)earns $78,027, a Business Development Associate III (4-7 years)earns $101,177, a Business Development Associate IV (7+ years)earns $133,331, a Business Development Associate V (7-10 years)earns $171,045,

What are the highest paying states for a Business Development Representative?

Business Development Representative salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Business Development Representative roles are District of Columbia $87,339, California $87,008, Massachusetts $85,848. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Business Development Representative roles make?

Salaries for Business Development Representative level roles vary by specialization: Business Development Representative V: $167,070; Business Development Representative IV: $130,230; Enterprise Business Development Representative: $100,714; Business Development Representative III: $98,830; Government Business Development Representative: $97,000.

Business Development Representative Salary in Delaware

How much does a Business Development Representative make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Business Development Representative in Delaware is $79,885 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,923
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,925 to $88,803
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,589

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Business Development Representative Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,803	$7,400	$1,708	$43
Average	$79,885	$6,657	$1,536	$38
25th Percentile	$72,925	$6,077	$1,402	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Business Development Representative Salaries

A Business Development Representative'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 Business Development Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Business Development Representative'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): $65,478
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,027
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,177
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,331
Expert (over 8 years): $171,045

Levels	Salary
Business ... Level Business Development Representative	$65,478
Business ... Level Business Development Representative	$78,027
Business ... Level Business Development Representative	$101,177
Business ... Level Business Development Representative	$133,331
Business ... Level Business Development Representative	$171,045

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

District of Columbia: $87,339.
California: $87,008.
Massachusetts: $85,848.

District of Columbia $87,339 California $87,008 Massachusetts $85,848 Washington $85,533 New Jersey $85,501 Alaska $85,391 Connecticut $84,302 New York $83,861

Hawaii $82,449 Rhode Island $81,786 Maryland $81,336 Minnesota $80,721 Colorado $80,484 Illinois $80,405 Oregon $80,106 Delaware $79,885

New Hampshire $79,746 Virginia $79,435 Pennsylvania $78,528 Nevada $78,071 North Dakota $77,921 Michigan $77,684 Wisconsin $77,597 Vermont $77,424

Texas $76,942 Maine $76,911 Arizona $76,864 Ohio $76,808 Georgia $76,083 Indiana $75,720 Wyoming $75,649 Utah $75,538

Iowa $75,491 Kansas $75,112 Louisiana $75,002 North Carolina $74,963 Missouri $74,947 Florida $74,639 Montana $74,473 Nebraska $74,316

Kentucky $74,229 South Carolina $73,913 Tennessee $73,716 Idaho $73,637 New Mexico $73,061 Oklahoma $72,935 Alabama $72,470 South Dakota $71,689

Arkansas $71,263 West Virginia $71,034 Mississippi $70,348

Top Paying Cities for Business Development Representatives

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:

Lincoln: $79,525
Little Creek: $80,107
Magnolia: $79,992

Lincoln, DE $79,525 Little Creek, DE $80,107 Magnolia, DE $79,992 Milford, DE $79,727 Marydel, DE $79,858 Millsboro, DE $79,191 Millville, DE $79,314 Milton, DE $79,451

Nassau, DE $79,509 Ocean View, DE $79,300 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,453 Seaford, DE $79,497 Selbyville, DE $79,169 Smyrna, DE $80,162 Viola, DE $79,793 Woodside, DE $80,008

Bear, DE $79,823 Newark, DE $79,793 Claymont, DE $79,957 Delaware City, DE $79,873 Hockessin, DE $79,786 Kirkwood, DE $79,858 Middletown, DE $79,889 Montchanin, DE $79,804

New Castle, DE $79,816 Odessa, DE $79,928 Port Penn, DE $79,982 Rockland, DE $79,812 Saint Georges, DE $79,864 Townsend, DE $79,987 Winterthur, DE $79,822 Lewes, DE $79,482

Wilmington, DE $79,790 Dover, DE $80,107 Dover Afb, DE $79,685 Bethany Beach, DE $79,217 Bethel, DE $79,299 Bridgeville, DE $79,486 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,882 Cheswold, DE $80,081

Clayton, DE $80,084 Dagsboro, DE $79,161 Delmar, DE $79,034 Ellendale, DE $79,274 Felton, DE $79,721 Fenwick Island, DE $79,179 Frankford, DE $79,041 Frederica, DE $79,800

Georgetown, DE $79,131 Greenwood, DE $79,498 Harbeson, DE $79,216 Harrington, DE $79,620 Hartly, DE $79,867 Houston, DE $79,506 Kenton, DE $80,088 Laurel, DE $79,084

Yorklyn, DE $79,810

Business Development Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Business Development Representative roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Business Development Representative positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Business Development Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Business Development Representative

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$99,856	$48.0	25%
Biotechnology	$95,862	$46.0	20%
Financial Services	$95,862	$46.0	20%
Internet	$95,862	$46.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$91,868	$44.0	15%

Business Development Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Business Development Representative'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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$72,925

Average $79,885/year

$88,803

$6,077

Average $6,657/month

$7,400

$1,402

Average $1,536/week

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Average $38/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,803	$7,400	$1,708	$43
Average	$79,885	$6,657	$1,536	$38
25th Percentile	$72,925	$6,077	$1,402	$35

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