As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Birmingham, AL is $40,488, equivalent to $19 per hour, $779 weekly, or $3,374 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 Birmingham, AL vary widely, spanning from $30,166 to $53,818. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,085) and 75th percentile ($47,466), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,818 per year. This $12,381 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, Birmingham Development Assistant often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. However, Birmingham currently ranks 650 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 $30,166 Birmingham, AL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $35,085 Birmingham, AL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $40,488 Birmingham, AL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $47,466 Birmingham, AL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $53,818 Birmingham, AL August 01, 2026
25% $35,085 10% $30,166 90% $53,818 75% $47,466 $40,488 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 Birmingham, Alabama    Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population....More

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