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

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

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

A Business Development Professional's salary grows with experience: a Business Development Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,452, a Business Development Manager (10+ years)earns $132,178, a Business Development Professional (10+ years)earns $173,867, a Business Development Director (10+ years)earns $210,541, a Vice President of Business Development (10+ years)earns $270,720,

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

Business Development Professional salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Business Development Professional roles are District of Columbia $188,785, California $188,069, Massachusetts $185,563. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Business Development Professional level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Professional Development: $203,668; Business Prospect Development Supervisor: $114,580; Business Development Supervisor: $114,575; Partnership Business Development Supervisor: $104,590; Business Development Supervisor - Annuities: $86,700.

Business Development Professional Salary in Delaware

How much does a Business Development Professional make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Business Development Professional in Delaware is $172,672 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $83.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $184,492
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $155,464 to $178,859
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $139,796

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Business Development Professional Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,859	$14,905	$3,440	$86
Average	$172,672	$14,389	$3,321	$83
25th Percentile	$155,464	$12,955	$2,990	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Business Development Professional Salaries

A Business Development Professional'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 Professional Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Business Development Professional'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): $114,452
Early Career (1-2 years): $132,178
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $173,867
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $210,541
Expert (over 8 years): $270,720

Levels	Salary
Business ... Level Business Development Professional	$114,452
Business ... Level Business Development Professional	$132,178
Business ... Level Business Development Professional	$173,867
Business ... Level Business Development Professional	$210,541
Vice Pres... Level Business Development Professional	$270,720

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

District of Columbia: $188,785.
California: $188,069.
Massachusetts: $185,563.

District of Columbia $188,785 California $188,069 Massachusetts $185,563 Washington $184,881 New Jersey $184,813 Alaska $184,574 Connecticut $182,221 New York $181,266

Hawaii $178,214 Rhode Island $176,782 Maryland $175,810 Minnesota $174,480 Colorado $173,968 Illinois $173,798 Oregon $173,150 Delaware $172,672

New Hampshire $172,372 Virginia $171,701 Pennsylvania $169,740 Nevada $168,751 North Dakota $168,427 Michigan $167,915 Wisconsin $167,728 Vermont $167,353

Texas $166,313 Maine $166,244 Arizona $166,142 Ohio $166,023 Georgia $164,454 Indiana $163,670 Wyoming $163,516 Utah $163,278

Iowa $163,175 Kansas $162,357 Louisiana $162,118 North Carolina $162,033 Missouri $161,999 Florida $161,334 Montana $160,976 Nebraska $160,635

Kentucky $160,447 South Carolina $159,765 Tennessee $159,339 Idaho $159,168 New Mexico $157,924 Oklahoma $157,651 Alabama $156,645 South Dakota $154,957

Arkansas $154,036 West Virginia $153,542 Mississippi $152,058

Top Paying Cities for Business Development Professionals

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: $171,895
Little Creek: $173,153
Magnolia: $172,904

Lincoln, DE $171,895 Little Creek, DE $173,153 Magnolia, DE $172,904 Milford, DE $172,331 Marydel, DE $172,614 Millsboro, DE $171,174 Millville, DE $171,438 Milton, DE $171,735

Nassau, DE $171,859 Ocean View, DE $171,409 Rehoboth Beach, DE $171,738 Seaford, DE $171,835 Selbyville, DE $171,124 Smyrna, DE $173,273 Viola, DE $172,475 Woodside, DE $172,938

Bear, DE $172,539 Newark, DE $172,475 Claymont, DE $172,828 Delaware City, DE $172,647 Hockessin, DE $172,459 Kirkwood, DE $172,614 Middletown, DE $172,681 Montchanin, DE $172,499

New Castle, DE $172,524 Odessa, DE $172,766 Port Penn, DE $172,882 Rockland, DE $172,516 Saint Georges, DE $172,626 Townsend, DE $172,892 Winterthur, DE $172,536 Lewes, DE $171,801

Wilmington, DE $172,468 Dover, DE $173,153 Dover Afb, DE $172,241 Bethany Beach, DE $171,228 Bethel, DE $171,406 Bridgeville, DE $171,810 Camden Wyoming, DE $172,666 Cheswold, DE $173,097

Clayton, DE $173,102 Dagsboro, DE $171,109 Delmar, DE $170,834 Ellendale, DE $171,353 Felton, DE $172,318 Fenwick Island, DE $171,146 Frankford, DE $170,848 Frederica, DE $172,488

Georgetown, DE $171,044 Greenwood, DE $171,837 Harbeson, DE $171,227 Harrington, DE $172,100 Hartly, DE $172,635 Houston, DE $171,854 Kenton, DE $173,111 Laurel, DE $170,942

Yorklyn, DE $172,510

Business Development Professional Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Business Development Professional 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, Business Development Professional positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Business Development Professional as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Business Development Professional

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$207,207	$100.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Business Development Professional'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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$155,464

Average $172,672/year

$178,859

$12,955

Average $14,389/month

$14,905

$2,990

Average $3,321/week

$3,440

$75

Average $83/hour

$86

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,859	$14,905	$3,440	$86
Average	$172,672	$14,389	$3,321	$83
25th Percentile	$155,464	$12,955	$2,990	$75

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