Partner Development Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Partner Development Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Partner Development Specialist in the United States is $58,511 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,924
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,597 to $66,579
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,571
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Partner Development Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $66,579 $5,548 $1,280 $32
Average $58,511 $4,876 $1,125 $28
25th Percentile $48,597 $4,050 $935 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Partner Development Specialist Salaries

A Partner Development Specialist'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 Partner Development Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Partner Development Specialist'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): $53,967
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $56,859
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,090
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,034
  • Expert (over 8 years): $64,416
Levels Salary
Entry Level Partner Development Specialist$53,967
Intermediate Level Partner Development Specialist$56,859
Senior Level Partner Development Specialist$60,090
Specialist Level Partner Development Specialist$64,034
Expert Level Partner Development Specialist$64,416
$53,967 0 yr
$56,859 < 2 yrs
$60,090 2-4 yrs
$64,034 5-8 yrs
$64,416 > 8 yrs
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How Do Partner Development Specialist 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 Partner Development Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $64,783.
  • California: $64,538.
  • Massachusetts: $63,678.

Top Paying Cities for Partner Development Specialists

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: $73,800
  • San Francisco: $73,075
  • Oakland: $71,454

What Skills Can Increase a Partner Development Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.23% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Inside Sales (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Selling products or services remotely via phone, email, and other digital channels.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.48% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.23%
Inside Sales 1.74%
Work Ethic 1.48%
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 Partner Development Specialist's salary.
  • Sales Development: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales Development
$66,703
14%
Prioritization
$65,532
12%
Sales and Marketing
$64,947
11%
Insurance Sales
$64,947
11%
Sales Training
$64,947
11%
Salesforce
$64,362
10%
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How Education impacts a Partner Development Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Partner Development Specialists 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 a Partner Development Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $59,706 and $65,178).

Partner Development Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Partner Development Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 17.0%
Associates 9.7%
Bachelors 63.4%
Masters 8.8%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Partner Development Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Partner Development Specialist'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Partner Development Specialist

Salaries for a Partner Development Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,171 in 2023 to around $58,483 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Partner Development Specialist salary trends, .

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