As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Meridian, ID is $40,745, equivalent to $20 per hour, $784 weekly, or $3,395 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 Meridian, ID vary widely, spanning from $30,358 to $54,160. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,308) and 75th percentile ($47,766), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,160 per year. This $12,458 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, Meridian Development Assistant often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Meridian currently ranks 623 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 $30,358 Meridian, ID August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $35,308 Meridian, ID August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $40,745 Meridian, ID August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $47,766 Meridian, ID August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $54,160 Meridian, ID August 01, 2026
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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 Meridian, ID. The base salary for Development Assistant ranges from $35,308 to $47,766 with the average base salary of $40,745. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,205 to $55,402 with the average total cash compensation of $45,641.

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About Meridian, Idaho    Meridian is a city located in Ada County in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population of Meridian was 75,092 making it the third ....More

Meridian, Idaho  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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