As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in New Haven, CT is $46,165, equivalent to $22 per hour, $888 weekly, or $3,847 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 New Haven, CT vary widely, spanning from $34,401 to $61,366. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,007) and 75th percentile ($54,122), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,366 per year. This $14,115 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, New Haven Development Assistant often earn 0.8% higher than national averages. However, New Haven currently ranks 174 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 $34,401 New Haven, CT May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $40,007 New Haven, CT May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $46,165 New Haven, CT May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $54,122 New Haven, CT May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $61,366 New Haven, CT May 01, 2026
25% $40,007 10% $34,401 90% $61,366 75% $54,122 $46,165 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Development Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Development and Fundraising Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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