As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Paramus, NJ is $49,581, equivalent to $24 per hour, $953 weekly, or $4,132 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $36,944 to $65,905. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,966) and 75th percentile ($58,125), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,905 per year. This $15,159 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, Paramus Development Assistant often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 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 $36,944 Paramus, NJ October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $42,966 Paramus, NJ October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $49,581 Paramus, NJ October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $58,125 Paramus, NJ October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $65,905 Paramus, NJ October 01, 2026
25% $42,966 10% $36,944 90% $65,905 75% $58,125 $49,581 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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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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