How much does a Business Development make?
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$121,139
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Business Development is $121,139 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $76,723 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $44,416 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Business Development in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Business Development in United States. Employers include Wish, Google and Shell.
Top Paying Companies
For Business Development in United States
| 1 | Wish | $248,851 | |
| 2 | $247,551 | ||
| 3 | Shell | $226,927 | |
| 4 | Cisco Systems | $224,209 | |
| 5 | Microsoft | $207,813 | |
| 6 | $205,234 | ||
| 7 | Intel Corporation | $203,356 | |
| 8 | BlackRock | $202,575 | |
| 9 | Apple | $189,675 | |
| 10 | Gigya | $187,256 |
What are total pay estimates for a Business Development at different companies?
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$166,257
/ yr
$185,649
/ yr
$109,182
/ yr
$161,889
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$247,551
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$103,426
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$116,485
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$146,604
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$94,567
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$179,339
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$135,213
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$158,236
/ yr
$133,227
/ yr
$87,558
/ yr
$8,854
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$189,675
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Top Paying Industries
For a Business Development in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Business Development in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $174,128, Financial Services with a median total pay of $153,944, Information Technology with a median total pay of $144,986, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $135,877, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $131,579.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$131,579
1% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Business Development are Shell, ExxonMobil, and Halliburton.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
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Business Development pay FAQ
The average salary for a Business Development is $121,139 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 11243 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Business Development employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Business Development in United States is $166,104 per year.
The lowest salary for a Business Development in United States is $90,854 per year.
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