As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Phoenix, AZ is $43,024, equivalent to $21 per hour, $827 weekly, or $3,585 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 Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $32,061 to $57,191. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,286) and 75th percentile ($50,440), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,191 per year. This $13,154 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, Phoenix Development Assistant often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 391 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 $32,061 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $37,286 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $43,024 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $50,440 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $57,191 Phoenix, AZ May 01, 2026
25% $37,286 10% $32,061 90% $57,191 75% $50,440 $43,024 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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Development Assistant ranges from $37,286 to $50,440 with the average base salary of $43,024. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,071 to $58,111 with the average total cash compensation of $47,871.

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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