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

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

A Business Development Representative's salary grows with experience: starting around $76,780 for beginners, reaching about $80,139 at mid-level, and approach $82,370 for experts.

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 $87,346, California $87,014, Massachusetts $85,855. 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: $167,140; Business Development Representative IV: $130,260; Enterprise Business Development Representative: $100,689; Business Development Representative III: $98,810; Government Business Development Representative: $96,930.

Business Development Representative Salary in Delaware

How much does a Business Development Representative make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Business Development Representative in Delaware is $79,891 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): $96,944
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,921 to $88,817
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,576

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Business Development Representative Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,817	$7,401	$1,708	$43
Average	$79,891	$6,658	$1,536	$38
25th Percentile	$72,921	$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): $76,780
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,822
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,139
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,122
Expert (over 8 years): $82,370

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Business Development Representative	$76,780
Intermediate Level Business Development Representative	$77,822
Senior Level Business Development Representative	$80,139
Specialist Level Business Development Representative	$82,122
Expert Level Business Development Representative	$82,370

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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: $87,346.
California: $87,014.
Massachusetts: $85,855.

District of Columbia $87,346 California $87,014 Massachusetts $85,855 Washington $85,539 New Jersey $85,507 Alaska $85,397 Connecticut $84,308 New York $83,867

Hawaii $82,454 Rhode Island $81,792 Maryland $81,342 Minnesota $80,727 Colorado $80,490 Illinois $80,411 Oregon $80,111 Delaware $79,891

New Hampshire $79,752 Virginia $79,441 Pennsylvania $78,534 Nevada $78,076 North Dakota $77,926 Michigan $77,690 Wisconsin $77,603 Vermont $77,429

Texas $76,948 Maine $76,916 Arizona $76,869 Ohio $76,814 Georgia $76,088 Indiana $75,725 Wyoming $75,654 Utah $75,544

Iowa $75,496 Kansas $75,118 Louisiana $75,007 North Carolina $74,968 Missouri $74,952 Florida $74,644 Montana $74,479 Nebraska $74,321

Kentucky $74,234 South Carolina $73,919 Tennessee $73,721 Idaho $73,643 New Mexico $73,067 Oklahoma $72,940 Alabama $72,475 South Dakota $71,694

Arkansas $71,268 West Virginia $71,039 Mississippi $70,353

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: $82,683
Little Creek: $81,918
Magnolia: $82,257

Lincoln, DE $82,683 Little Creek, DE $81,918 Magnolia, DE $82,257 Milford, DE $82,683 Marydel, DE $81,610 Millsboro, DE $82,683 Millville, DE $83,235 Milton, DE $82,683

Nassau, DE $82,683 Ocean View, DE $83,235 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,235 Seaford, DE $81,815 Selbyville, DE $83,235 Smyrna, DE $81,516 Viola, DE $82,257 Woodside, DE $82,021

Bear, DE $80,916 Newark, DE $80,948 Claymont, DE $81,011 Delaware City, DE $80,948 Hockessin, DE $81,011 Kirkwood, DE $80,948 Middletown, DE $81,350 Montchanin, DE $81,011

New Castle, DE $81,011 Odessa, DE $81,460 Port Penn, DE $80,727 Rockland, DE $81,011 Saint Georges, DE $80,948 Townsend, DE $81,342 Winterthur, DE $81,011 Lewes, DE $82,683

Wilmington, DE $81,011 Dover, DE $81,879 Dover Afb, DE $82,068 Bethany Beach, DE $83,235 Bethel, DE $81,815 Bridgeville, DE $82,683 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,965 Cheswold, DE $81,689

Clayton, DE $81,484 Dagsboro, DE $83,235 Delmar, DE $81,815 Ellendale, DE $82,683 Felton, DE $82,683 Fenwick Island, DE $83,235 Frankford, DE $83,235 Frederica, DE $82,683

Georgetown, DE $82,683 Greenwood, DE $82,683 Harbeson, DE $82,683 Harrington, DE $82,683 Hartly, DE $81,445 Houston, DE $82,683 Kenton, DE $81,484 Laurel, DE $81,815

Yorklyn, DE $81,011

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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$72,921

Average $79,891/year

$88,817

$6,077

Average $6,658/month

$7,401

$1,402

Average $1,536/week

$1,708

$35

Average $38/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,817	$7,401	$1,708	$43
Average	$79,891	$6,658	$1,536	$38
25th Percentile	$72,921	$6,077	$1,402	$35

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