How much does a Development Specialist make?

Updated Nov 21, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$65K - $104K/yr
Base Pay
$61K - $97K/yr
Additional Pay
$4K - $8K/yr

$82K

/yr
$65K$104K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Development Specialist is $82,340 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $76,713 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 $5,626 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $65K-$104K/yr?

Top Paying Companies

For a Development Specialist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Development Specialist in United States. Employers include Linde, Meditech and KPIT Technologies.

1
Linde
Linde
$100,032/yr
1K open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Development Specialist in United States

1Linde$100,032
2Meditech$90,960
3KPIT Technologies$89,018
4MD Anderson Cancer Center$70,717
5University of Utah$66,957
6University of Texas at Austin$65,367
7DISH$63,878
8Alzheimer's Association$62,384
9American Red Cross$60,636
10American Heart Association$60,108

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
3.1
Development SpecialistSee 35 salaries from all locations

$56,968

 / yr
March of Dimes
2.6
Development SpecialistSee 34 salaries from all locations

$56,534

 / yr
University of Texas at Austin
4.2
Development SpecialistSee 26 salaries from all locations

$65,367

 / yr
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
3.8
Development SpecialistSee 24 salaries from all locations

$57,429

 / yr
American Heart Association
4
Development SpecialistSee 22 salaries from all locations

$60,108

 / yr
Meditech
2.4
Development SpecialistSee 22 salaries from all locations

$90,960

 / yr
Linde
3.7
Development Specialist ISee 18 salaries from all locations

$75,896

 / yr

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Alzheimer's Association
3.6
Development SpecialistSee 18 salaries from all locations

$62,384

 / yr
Muscular Dystrophy Association
2.9
Development SpecialistSee 16 salaries from all locations

$54,905

 / yr
American Red Cross
3.4
Development SpecialistSee 10 salaries from all locations

$60,636

 / yr
Linde
3.7
Development SpecialistSee 9 salaries from all locations

$100,032

 / yr
MD Anderson Cancer Center
4.1
Development SpecialistSee 8 salaries from all locations

$70,717

 / yr
DISH
2.9
Development SpecialistSee 8 salaries from all locations

$63,878

 / yr
University of Utah
4.2
Development SpecialistSee 6 salaries from all locations

$66,957

 / yr
KPIT Technologies
3.9
Development SpecialistSee 6 salaries from all locations

$89,018

 / yr
United Way
3.7
Development SpecialistSee 5 salaries from all locations

$55,128

 / yr
Central Insurance
4.1
Development SpecialistSee 4 salaries from all locations

$75,851

 / yr
Discover
3.8
Development SpecialistSee 4 salaries from all locations

$86,790

 / yr
HSBC
3.8
Development SpecialistSee 4 salaries from all locations

$101,248

 / yr
DAI
3.7
Development SpecialistSee 4 salaries from all locations

$80,459

 / yr
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Development Specialist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Development Specialist salaries - 35 salaries reported$56,968/yr
March of Dimes Development Specialist salaries - 34 salaries reported$56,534/yr
University of Texas at Austin Development Specialist salaries - 26 salaries reported$65,367/yr
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Development Specialist salaries - 24 salaries reported$57,429/yr
American Heart Association Development Specialist salaries - 22 salaries reported$60,108/yr
Meditech Development Specialist salaries - 22 salaries reported$90,960/yr
Linde Development Specialist I salaries - 18 salaries reported$75,896/yr
Alzheimer's Association Development Specialist salaries - 18 salaries reported$62,384/yr
Muscular Dystrophy Association Development Specialist salaries - 16 salaries reported$54,905/yr
American Red Cross Development Specialist salaries - 10 salaries reported$60,636/yr
Linde Development Specialist salaries - 9 salaries reported$100,032/yr
MD Anderson Cancer Center Development Specialist salaries - 8 salaries reported$70,717/yr
DISH Development Specialist salaries - 8 salaries reported$63,878/yr
University of Utah Development Specialist salaries - 6 salaries reported$66,957/yr
KPIT Technologies Development Specialist salaries - 6 salaries reported$89,018/yr
United Way Development Specialist salaries - 5 salaries reported$55,128/yr
Central Insurance Development Specialist salaries - 4 salaries reported$75,851/yr
Discover Development Specialist salaries - 4 salaries reported$86,790/yr
HSBC Development Specialist salaries - 4 salaries reported$101,248/yr
DAI Development Specialist salaries - 4 salaries reported$80,459/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Development Specialist in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Development Specialist in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $100,032, Information Technology with a median total pay of $89,989, Healthcare with a median total pay of $70,717, Education with a median total pay of $66,162, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $63,878.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • ManufacturingManufacturing$100,032

    37% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$89,989

    30% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$70,717

    11% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$66,162

    5% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$63,878

    2% Higher than other industries

Manufacturing

The top paying company in Manufacturing for Development Specialist is Linde.

LindeLinde$100,032/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?

Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Client Development Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$67,500

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Program Facilitator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$10

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
External Development Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$92,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Category Development Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$64,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Career Development Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$23

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Skills Development Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$42,453

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Talent Development Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$64,329

/yr

$60K | $4K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Communications & Development Specialist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$72,800

/yr

$70K | $3K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Development Specialist pay FAQ

The average salary for a Development Specialist is $82,340 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 594 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Development Specialist employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Development Specialist in United States is $104,484 per year.

The lowest salary for a Development Specialist in United States is $65,136 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Development Specialist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Development Specialist.

Development specialists earn pay similar to entry-level human resources analysts, technical education teachers, benefits analysts, and labor relations specialists. Licensing is available through The Association for Talent Development (ATD) and International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI), which may increase a candidate’s opportunities and compensation. Successful development specialists can move into managerial roles.

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Development specialists can make good money, depending on their level of experience and location. Data from anonymous reviews on Glassdoor shows that around 69% of development specialists are satisfied with their salaries. Earning bonuses and profit sharing can count towards an additional $5,626.41 in pay.

There is a wide range in salaries for development specialists, with the lowest pay of approximately $52,772.46 offered to recent graduates and a higher salary of around $129,161.88 available to those with lots of experience and advanced degrees. Following the average career path of a development specialist, most employees can expect an average salary of $76,713.31.

In additional to gaining experience, earning an advanced degree is one of the best steps you can take toward increasing your salary. Advanced degrees that may assist you include a Master of Science in Applied Psychology, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Science in Special Education. The degree path that you follow will depend on the sector that you are working in. Certificates that may increase your earning potential include becoming a Certified Training and Development Professional, a Certified Learning and Development Professional, and a Certified Human Resources Professional.

If you are negotiating a higher salary with your current employer or a potential employer, consider some of the following tips to help you obtain a fair salary. Knowing what your potential earning power is will help you start negotiations with a realistic amount in mind. Look at the development specialist jobs on Glassdoor or discuss salaries with other development specialists in your area to work out what a fair salary would be based on your education and experience levels. Bring documentation that proves your worth to the company and show how you're contributing to the success of staff members.

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