As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Southaven, MS is $40,731, equivalent to $20 per hour, $783 weekly, or $3,394 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Development Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Development Assistant in Southaven, MS vary widely, spanning from $30,356 to $54,139. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,301) and 75th percentile ($47,749), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,139 per year. This $12,448 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, Southaven Development Assistant often earn 4.9% lower than national averages. However, Southaven currently ranks 626 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 $30,356 Southaven, MS April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $35,301 Southaven, MS April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $40,731 Southaven, MS April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $47,749 Southaven, MS April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $54,139 Southaven, MS April 01, 2026
25% $35,301 10% $30,356 90% $54,139 75% $47,749 $40,731 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 Southaven, Mississippi    Southaven is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. It is a principal city in Greater Memphis. The 2010 census reported a population of ....More

Southaven, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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