As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Lexington, KY is $40,327, equivalent to $19 per hour, $776 weekly, or $3,361 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 Lexington, KY vary widely, spanning from $30,051 to $53,604. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,948) and 75th percentile ($47,277), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,604 per year. This $12,329 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, Lexington Development Assistant often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Lexington currently ranks 664 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 $30,051 Lexington, KY June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $34,948 Lexington, KY June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $40,327 Lexington, KY June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $47,277 Lexington, KY June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $53,604 Lexington, KY June 01, 2026
25% $34,948 10% $30,051 90% $53,604 75% $47,277 $40,327 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 Lexington, KY. The base salary for Development Assistant ranges from $34,948 to $47,277 with the average base salary of $40,327. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,644 to $54,588 with the average total cash compensation of $44,970.

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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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