As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Aurora, CO is $44,410, equivalent to $21 per hour, $854 weekly, or $3,701 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 Aurora, CO vary widely, spanning from $33,093 to $59,033. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,486) and 75th percentile ($52,064), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,033 per year. This $13,578 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, Aurora Development Assistant often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 277 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 $33,093 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $38,486 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $44,410 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $52,064 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $59,033 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
25% $38,486 10% $33,093 90% $59,033 75% $52,064 $44,410 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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About Aurora, Colorado    Aurora (/əˈroʊrə/, /əˈrɔːrə/) is a Home Rule Municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado, spanning Arapahoe and Adams counties, with the extreme southe....More

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