Business Development Agent Salary in Cleveland, OH

How much does a Business Development Agent make in Cleveland, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Business Development Agent in Cleveland, OH is $51,189. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,797 to $56,655, with most professionals earning between $42,798 and $61,632.

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Follow up with existing customers to confirm their satisfaction and generate referrals.

February 11, 2023

Contact with potential customers will be through email, text messages and phone calls in a professional and high-quality manner.

February 18, 2023

Communicate effectively with internet customers and prospects according to their preferred method of communication (phone, email or in person).

March 03, 2023

Respond quickly to internet, phone and live chat inquiries using email, phone, video and live chat scripts and templates.

March 14, 2023

Assist with lead generation by performing outbound follow up with current customers & setting appointments with potential customers.

March 27, 2023

Provide customers with initial product information and direct them to the appropriate dealership resources.

April 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Business Development Agent in Cleveland, OH

Average Base Salary

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46797

56655

51189

Average Total Cash Compensation

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46905

56909

51343

What is the average salary for Business Development Agent in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Business Development Agent in Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Business Development Agent ranges from $46,797 to $56,655 with the average base salary of $51,189. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,905 to $56,909 with the average total cash compensation of $51,343.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,189	$46,797 - $56,655
Bonus	$154	$109 - $254
Total Pay	$51,343	$46,905 - $56,909

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Business Development Agent Salary Near Cleveland, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,004 - $56,906	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,042 - $56,952	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,963 - $55,646	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lorain, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,544 - $56,349	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,753 - $55,392	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Akron, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,753 - $55,392	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH

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About Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a population of 385,525, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States, and the second-largest city in Ohio. Greater Cleveland is ranked as the 32nd-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., with 2,055,612 people in 2016. The city anchors the Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 3,515,646 in 2010 and is ranked 15th in the United States. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles ...

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