Development Writer Salary in Sacramento, California

How much does a Development Writer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Development Writer in Sacramento, CA is $71,900. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,800 to $79,750, with most professionals earning between $58,336 and $86,897.

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Reviewing and interpreting RFP information, including statements of work (SOWs) and submission requirements, to identify business requirements and information needed for competitive responses.

September 30, 2022

Manage a $2M portfolio by developing, writing, and assembling proposals and reports to corporations and foundations (and public funders as needed), representing a diverse portfolio spanning 30+ programs.

October 08, 2022

Provide copywriting support for ads, annual fund solicitations, brochures, direct mail, broadcast email, e-newsletters, websites and videos to increase engagement and financial support from diverse audiences.

November 11, 2022

Assist Business Development and Marketing initiatives including but not limited to drafting marketing content for print and electronic media outlets, preparing and distributing press releases, maintaining CTS social media presence, updating and maintaining the company website content.

January 16, 2023

Collaborates with the Foundation team and stakeholders to conceptualize and develop content for wide variety of projects, including but not limited to high-level, creative case statements, proposals, stewardship reports, thank you letters, appeals, newsletter and magazine articles, and promotional materials.

February 12, 2023

Demonstrated success in preparing/shepherding large (in excess of $1M per year) research/center grant proposals to award or leading complex/interdisciplinary strategic initiatives.

February 27, 2023

Stay up to date on the latest product launches and synthesize this information into educational training materials.

March 13, 2023

Develops proposal content, presentation content, and Request For Proposal responses, presentations, and other interactive marketing and pitch materials and programs for new business development pursuits.

March 16, 2023

Requires understanding of business development/pursuit tracking.

April 03, 2023

Works closely with Major Gift Officers, senior administrators, and fundraising colleagues to craft proposals, cases for support, and other documents for project across the Health System, in alignment with strategic properties as determined by the Senior Vice President for Development.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Development Writer in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

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64800

79750

71900

Average Total Cash Compensation

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65786

82035

73348

What is the average salary for Development Writer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Development Writer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Development Writer ranges from $64,800 to $79,750 with the average base salary of $71,900. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,786 to $82,035 with the average total cash compensation of $73,348.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,900	$64,800 - $79,750
Bonus	$1,448	$987 - $2,286
Total Pay	$73,348	$65,786 - $82,035

* 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.

Development Writer Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,704 - $79,632	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,632 - $79,544	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,130 - $78,925	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,128 - $82,615	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,947 - $84,853	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,175 - $82,673	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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