As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Newark, DE is $44,080, equivalent to $21 per hour, $848 weekly, or $3,673 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 Newark, DE vary widely, spanning from $32,843 to $58,594. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,198) and 75th percentile ($51,677), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,594 per year. This $13,479 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, Newark Development Assistant often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Newark currently ranks 295 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 $32,843 Newark, DE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $38,198 Newark, DE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $44,080 Newark, DE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $51,677 Newark, DE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $58,594 Newark, DE August 01, 2026
25% $38,198 10% $32,843 90% $58,594 75% $51,677 $44,080 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    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 Newark, DE. The base salary for Development Assistant ranges from $38,198 to $51,677 with the average base salary of $44,080. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,333 to $59,938 with the average total cash compensation of $49,377.

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About Newark, Delaware    Newark (/ˈnuːɑːrk/ NEW-ark)[note 1] is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is located 12 miles (19 km) west-southwest of Wilmingt....More

Newark, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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