As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Honolulu, HI is $45,324, equivalent to $22 per hour, $872 weekly, or $3,777 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 Honolulu, HI vary widely, spanning from $33,774 to $60,246. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,278) and 75th percentile ($53,135), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,246 per year. This $13,857 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, Honolulu Development Assistant often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Honolulu currently ranks 230 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 $33,774 Honolulu, HI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $39,278 Honolulu, HI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $45,324 Honolulu, HI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $53,135 Honolulu, HI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $60,246 Honolulu, HI September 01, 2026
25% $39,278 10% $33,774 90% $60,246 75% $53,135 $45,324 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 Honolulu, HI. The base salary for Development Assistant ranges from $39,278 to $53,135 with the average base salary of $45,324. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,592 to $61,765 with the average total cash compensation of $50,882.

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About Honolulu, Hawaii    Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/; Hawaiian: [honoˈlulu]) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is an unincorporated part of and the....More

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