As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Savannah, GA is $40,510, equivalent to $19 per hour, $779 weekly, or $3,376 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 Savannah, GA vary widely, spanning from $30,183 to $53,847. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,104) and 75th percentile ($47,491), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,847 per year. This $12,387 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, Savannah Development Assistant often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Savannah currently ranks 647 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 $30,183 Savannah, GA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $35,104 Savannah, GA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $40,510 Savannah, GA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $47,491 Savannah, GA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $53,847 Savannah, GA August 01, 2026
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    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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About Savannah, Georgia    Savannah (/səˈvænə/) is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and is the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah Riv....More

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