As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Anchorage, AK is $47,619, equivalent to $23 per hour, $916 weekly, or $3,968 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Development Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Development Assistant in Anchorage, AK vary widely, spanning from $35,485 to $63,300. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,268) and 75th percentile ($55,827), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,300 per year. This $14,559 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Anchorage Development Assistant often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. However, Anchorage currently ranks 103 statewide for Development Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Development Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $35,485 Anchorage, AK May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $41,268 Anchorage, AK May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $47,619 Anchorage, AK May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $55,827 Anchorage, AK May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $63,300 Anchorage, AK May 01, 2026
25% $41,268 10% $35,485 90% $63,300 75% $55,827 $47,619 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Development Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Development and Fundraising Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Development Assistant in Anchorage, AK. The base salary for Development Assistant ranges from $41,268 to $55,827 with the average base salary of $47,619. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,351 to $64,317 with the average total cash compensation of $52,983.

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About Anchorage, Alaska    Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wit....More

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