Client Development Executive Salary in the United States

How much does a Client Development Executive make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Client Development Executive in the United States is $205,712 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $99.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $235,469
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $184,843 to $221,288
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $165,843
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Client Development Executive Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $221,288 $18,441 $4,256 $106
Average $205,712 $17,143 $3,956 $99
25th Percentile $184,843 $15,404 $3,555 $89
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Key Factors That Influence Client Development Executive Salaries

A Client Development Executive'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 Client Development Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Client Development Executive'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): $130,111
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $171,125
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $207,161
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $266,341
  • Expert (over 8 years): $315,421
Levels Salary
Business ... Level Client Development Executive$130,111
Business ... Level Client Development Executive$171,125
Client De... Level Client Development Executive$207,161
Vice Pres... Level Client Development Executive$266,341
SVP of Bu... Level Client Development Executive$315,421
$130,111 0 yr
$171,125 < 2 yrs
$207,161 2-4 yrs
$266,341 5-8 yrs
$315,421 > 8 yrs
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How Do Client Development Executive 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 Client Development Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $227,764.
  • California: $226,900.
  • Massachusetts: $223,876.

Top Paying Cities for Client Development Executives

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: $259,465
  • San Francisco: $256,624
  • Oakland: $251,215

What Skills Can Increase a Client Development Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.34% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 1.16% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.34%
Business Administration 1.16%
Economics 0.92%
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 a Client Development Executive's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Client Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
 $213,940
4%
Insight
 $211,883
3%
Client Relationship
 $211,883
3%
B2B
 $211,883
3%
Procurement
 $209,826
2%
Accountability
 $209,826
2%
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How Education impacts a Client Development Executive's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Client Development Executives enter the field with a Bachelor'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 a Client Development Executive with a Bachelor's Degree is between $199,570 and $211,864).

Client Development Executive Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Client Development Executive
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 2.9%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 39.4%
Masters 48.8%
Doctorate 5.2%
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Client Development Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Client Development Executive'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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$184,843
Average $205,712/year
$221,288
$15,404
Average $17,143/month
$18,441
$3,555
Average $3,956/week
$4,256
$89
Average $99/hour
$106
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $221,288 $18,441 $4,256 $106
Average $205,712 $17,143 $3,956 $99
25th Percentile $184,843 $15,404 $3,555 $89

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Salary Trends for Client Development Executive

Salaries for a Client Development Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $189,409 in 2023 to around $187,022 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Client Development Executive salary trends, .

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$190,804
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2024 $190,804
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