Business Development Assistant

Business Development Assistant Salary

$19.5K

$49.5K

$91.5K

$54,999

/year

$26.44

/hour

Business Development Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,999

Columbus

Ohio

$53,124

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    How much does a Business Development Assistant make?

    As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Business Development Assistant in the United States is $54,999 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.44 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,057/week or $4,583/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $91,500 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Business Development Assistant salaries currently range between $41,500 (25th percentile) to $63,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $84,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Business Development Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 22000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Business Development Assistant in your area makes on average $53,124 per year, or $1,875 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,999. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Business Development Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Business Development Assistant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Business Development Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Business Development Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Portola Valley, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Cupertino, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Cupertino, CA, beats the national average by $12,856 (23.4%), and Portola Valley, CA, furthers that trend with another $21,659 (39.4%) above the $54,999 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Business Development Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 17% between Portola Valley, CA, and Basalt, CO, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Business Development Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Portola Valley, CA

    $76,658

    $36.85

    Nome, AK

    $68,226

    $32.80

    Cupertino, CA

    $67,855

    $32.62

    Mercer Island, WA

    $67,359

    $32.38

    San Carlos, CA

    $66,411

    $31.93

    Sitka, AK

    $66,256

    $31.85

    San Francisco, CA

    $64,799

    $31.15

    Santa Clara, CA

    $64,593

    $31.05

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $64,550

    $31.03

    Basalt, CO

    $64,497

    $31.01

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Business Development Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Business Development Assistant category.

    For example System Development Manager jobs pay as much as $54,007 (98.2%) more than the average Business Development Assistant salary of $54,999. If you're qualified, finding work as a System Development Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Business Development Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    System Development Manager

    $109,006

    $52.41

    Sales And Business Development Manager

    $83,172

    $39.99

    Automotive Bdc Manager

    $69,194

    $33.27

    Biz Dev

    $55,785

    $26.82

    Seed Sales

    $46,000

    $22.12

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Business Development Assistant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,999 per year or $26.44 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.