Vice President Business Development Salary in the United States

How much does a Vice President Business Development make in the United States? (2025)

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Vice President Business Development in the United States is $436,852 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $210.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $517,886
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $406,826 to $479,268
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $379,489
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Vice President Business Development Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $479,268 $39,939 $9,217 $230
Average $436,852 $36,404 $8,401 $210
25th Percentile $406,826 $33,902 $7,824 $196
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Key Factors That Influence Vice President Business Development Salaries

A Vice President Business Development'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 Vice President Business Development Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vice President Business Development'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): $421,316
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $423,808
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $427,131
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $432,114
  • Expert (over 8 years): $438,344
Levels Salary
Entry Level Vice President Business Development $421,316
Intermediate Level Vice President Business Development $423,808
Senior Level Vice President Business Development $427,131
Specialist Level Vice President Business Development $432,114
Expert Level Vice President Business Development $438,344
$421,316 0 yr
$423,808 < 2 yrs
$427,131 2-4 yrs
$432,114 5-8 yrs
$438,344 > 8 yrs
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How Education impacts a Vice President Business Development's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Vice President Business Developments 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 Vice President Business Development with a Bachelor's Degree is between $321,725 and $354,331.

Vice President Business Development Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on November 01, 2025
Typical Education for Vice President Business Development
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 2.3%
Associates 2.6%
Bachelors 33.1%
Masters 53.3%
Doctorate 8.2%
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Vice President Business Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vice President Business Development'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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$406,826
Average $436,852/year
$479,268
$33,902
Average $36,404/month
$39,939
$7,824
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$9,217
$196
Average $210/hour
$230
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $479,268 $39,939 $9,217 $230
Average $436,852 $36,404 $8,401 $210
25th Percentile $406,826 $33,902 $7,824 $196

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Salary Trends for Vice President Business Developments

Salaries for a Vice President Business Development can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $296,634 in 2023 to around $289,367 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vice President Business Development salary trends, .

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Vice President Business Development bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 72.5%
Bonuses 7.7%
Social Security 2.9%
401k/403b 1.8%
Disability 1.6%
Healthcare 1.4%
Pension 2.3%
Time Off 9.8%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $436,852 72.5%
Bonus $46,173 7.7%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $17,657 2.9%
401K/403B $10,740 1.8%
Disability $9,606 1.6%
Healthcare $8,543 1.4%
Pension $13,809 2.3%
Time Off $59,112 9.8%
Total Compensation $602,493 100%
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