Fund Development Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Fund Development Director make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fund Development Director in the United States is $110,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,449
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,627 to $127,767
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,048
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Fund Development Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $127,767 $10,647 $2,457 $61
Average $110,542 $9,212 $2,126 $53
25th Percentile $95,627 $7,969 $1,839 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Fund Development Director Salaries

A Fund Development Director'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fund Development Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fund Development Director'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): $78,322
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,588
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,275
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,912
  • Expert (over 8 years): $278,590
Levels Salary
Developme... Level Fund Development Director$78,322
Developme... Level Fund Development Director$96,588
Fund Deve... Level Fund Development Director$109,275
Developme... Level Fund Development Director$142,912
VP of Dev... Level Fund Development Director$278,590
$78,322 0 yr
$96,588 < 2 yrs
$109,275 2-4 yrs
$142,912 5-8 yrs
$278,590 > 8 yrs
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How Do Fund Development Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Fund Development Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $122,392.
  • California: $121,928.
  • Massachusetts: $120,303.

Top Paying Cities for Fund Development Directors

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: $139,427
  • San Francisco: $138,056
  • Oakland: $134,994

What Skills Can Increase a Fund Development Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.09% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Fund Development (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Fund development is the ongoing strategic positioning of an organization to sustain and grow its resources by building relationships with those who understand and care about the organization's relevance to the community.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 0.99% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.09%
Fund Development 1.77%
Economics 0.99%
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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 Fund Development Director's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $113,858
3%
Analysis
 $113,858
3%
Business Development
 $112,753
2%
Commitment
 $112,753
2%
Salesforce
 $112,753
2%
Presentation
 $112,753
2%
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How Education impacts a Fund Development Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Fund Development Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Fund Development Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $124,811 and $142,592).

Fund Development Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Fund Development Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 3.1%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 49.7%
Masters 39.8%
Doctorate 4.6%
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Fund Development Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fund Development Director'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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$95,627
Average $110,542/year
$127,767
$7,969
Average $9,212/month
$10,647
$1,839
Average $2,126/week
$2,457
$46
Average $53/hour
$61
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $127,767 $10,647 $2,457 $61
Average $110,542 $9,212 $2,126 $53
25th Percentile $95,627 $7,969 $1,839 $46

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Salary Trends for Fund Development Director

Salaries for a Fund Development Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $101,345 in 2023 to around $101,224 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fund Development Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Fund Development Director Over Time

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2024
$101,700
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