As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Business Development in the United Kingdom is £198,093, with an hourly rate of £95, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £181,993 to £223,573, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £181,993
50TH(Median)   £198,093
75TH   £223,573
Head of Business Development Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Head of Business Development Salary £181,993 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head of Business Development Salary £198,093 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head of Business Development Salary £223,573 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head of Business Development Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head of Business Development salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head of Business Development is about £198,093 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £95, a monthly salary of about £16,508, and a weekly pay of around £3,809. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head of Business Development hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Head of Business Developments Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Head of Business Development's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £181,272 - £191,605, while Intermediate make £182,714 - £192,806, Senior earn £184,877 - £194,489, Specialist earn £188,241 - £197,612, Expert can reach £192,086 - £202,657 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Head of Business Development £188,241
Intermediate Level Head of Business Development £189,683
Senior Level Head of Business Development £191,605
Specialist Level Head of Business Development £194,489
Expert Level Head of Business Development £198,093
£188,241 0 yr
£189,683 < 2 yrs
£191,605 2-4 yrs
£194,489 5-8 yrs
£198,093 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Head of Business Development Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Head of Business Development. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong Financial Accounting skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Sales and Marketing can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Financial Accounting
Financial accounting (or financial accountancy) is the field of accounting concerned with the summary, analysis and reporting of financial transactions related to a business. This involves the preparation of financial statements available for public use. Stockholders, suppliers, banks, employees, government agencies, business owners, and other stakeholders are examples of people interested in receiving such information for decision making purposes. Financial accountancy is governed by both local and international accounting standards. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction. It includes the standards, conventions and rules that accountants follow in recording and summarizing and in the preparation of financial statements. On the other hand, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a set of passionable accounting standards stating how particular types of transactions and other events should be reported in financial statements. IFRS are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). With IFRS becoming more widespread on the international scene, consistency in financial reporting has become more prevalent between global organizations.
Sales and Marketing
Marketing consists of the strategies your company employs to generate interest in your business. Sales are the methods by which you convert that interest into a transaction.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Head of Business Development field include Leadership (6%), Financial Accounting (2%), Sales and Marketing (1%), and Salesforce (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £209,979
Leadership
£209,979
6%
Financial Accounting £202,055
Financial Accounting
£202,055
2%
Sales and Marketing £200,074
Sales and Marketing
£200,074
1%
Salesforce £200,074
Salesforce
£200,074
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Financial Accounting
28.16%
Sales and Marketing
6.36%
Salesforce
7.36%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Business Development?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Business Development are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £213,940 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £199,565, and Manchester pays around £189,882 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Head of Research and Development or Head of Business Development?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Head of Research and Development makes less than a Head of Business Development. A Head of Research and Development earns an average annual salary of £129,497. And a Head of Business Development earns an average annual salary of £198,093.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Head of Research and Development
£97,006
£152,653
Business Development Supervisor
£43,833
£72,055
Top Business Development Executive
£124,248
£190,402
Head of Sales and Marketing
£113,249
£206,772

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