Curriculum Development Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Curriculum Development Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Curriculum Development Specialist in the United States is $108,711 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, a Curriculum Development Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,724
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,432 to $116,046
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,894
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Curriculum Development Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $116,046 $9,671 $2,232 $56
Average $108,711 $9,059 $2,091 $52
25th Percentile $100,432 $8,369 $1,931 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Curriculum Development Specialist Salaries

A Curriculum Development Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Curriculum Development Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Curriculum Development Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $80,324
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,741
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,171
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,944
  • Expert (over 8 years): $121,657
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Curriculu... Level Curriculum Development Specialist$80,324
Curriculu... Level Curriculum Development Specialist$93,741
Curriculu... Level Curriculum Development Specialist$108,171
Curriculu... Level Curriculum Development Specialist$143,944
Curriculu... Level Curriculum Development Specialist$121,657
$80,324 0 yr
$93,741 < 2 yrs
$108,171 2-4 yrs
$143,944 5-8 yrs
$121,657 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Curriculum Development Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $137,117
  • San Francisco: $135,769
  • Oakland: $132,758

What Skills Can Increase a Curriculum Development Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 20% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Sales Process (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Designing and implementing repeatable steps that a salesperson takes to move a prospect from an early-stage lead to a closed customer.
  • Child Development (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.
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Presentation 20%
Sales Process 2.36%
Child Development 1.86%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Curriculum Development Specialist's salary.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Blended Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Management
 $122,843
13%
Partnering
 $118,495
9%
Blended Learning
 $117,408
8%
Attention to Detail
 $116,321
7%
Staff Training
 $115,234
6%
Active Learning
 $114,147
5%
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Curriculum Development Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Curriculum Development Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$100,432
Average $108,711/year
$116,046
$8,369
Average $9,059/month
$9,671
$1,931
Average $2,091/week
$2,232
$48
Average $52/hour
$56
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $116,046 $9,671 $2,232 $56
Average $108,711 $9,059 $2,091 $52
25th Percentile $100,432 $8,369 $1,931 $48

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Salary Trends for Curriculum Development Specialist

Salaries for a Curriculum Development Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $107,829 in 2023 to around $105,111 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Curriculum Development Specialist salary trends, .

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