What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Strategy Development Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in California where Strategy Development Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Cupertino (25.0% above average), followed by Redwood City and Mountain View. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cupertino $116,520 $9,710 $2,240 $56.02 Redwood City $115,633 $9,636 $2,223 $55.59 Mountain View $111,414 $9,284 $2,142 $53.56 San Francisco $111,271 $9,272 $2,139 $53.50 Sunnyvale $110,844 $9,237 $2,131 $53.29 San Jose $110,688 $9,224 $2,128 $53.22 Santa Clara $110,058 $9,171 $2,116 $52.91 Lafayette $109,200 $9,100 $2,100 $52.50 Santa Cruz $109,051 $9,087 $2,097 $52.43 Union City $107,577 $8,964 $2,068 $51.72

Strategy Development Manager

Strategy Development Manager Salary in California

Q: How much does a Strategy Development Manager make in California?

The average annual pay for a strategy development manager in California is $93,207 a year — that works out to approximately $44.81 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $94,444. The middle 80% of Strategy Development Managers earn between $49,345 (10th percentile) and $149,022 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Strategy Development Manager Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$94,444

California

$93,207

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How much does a Strategy Development Manager make in California?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Strategy Development Manager in California is $93,207 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $44.81 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,792/week or $7,767/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $160,372 and as low as $37,009, the majority of Strategy Development Manager salaries currently range between $65,100 (25th percentile) to $110,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $149,022 annually in California. The average pay range for a Strategy Development Manager varies greatly (by as much as 44900), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Strategy Development Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Strategy Development Manager 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 Strategy Development Manager Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Strategy Development Manager job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Cupertino, , with Redwood City, and Mountain View, close behind in the second and third positions. Mountain View, beats the average in California by $18,207 (19.5%), and Cupertino, furthers that trend with another $23,313 (25.0%) above the $93,207 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Strategy Development Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Cupertino, and Union City, , 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 Strategy Development Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cupertino	$116,520	$9,710	$2,240	$56.02
Redwood City	$115,633	$9,636	$2,223	$55.59
Mountain View	$111,414	$9,284	$2,142	$53.56
San Francisco	$111,271	$9,272	$2,139	$53.50
Sunnyvale	$110,844	$9,237	$2,131	$53.29
San Jose	$110,688	$9,224	$2,128	$53.22
Santa Clara	$110,058	$9,171	$2,116	$52.91
Lafayette	$109,200	$9,100	$2,100	$52.50
Santa Cruz	$109,051	$9,087	$2,097	$52.43
Union City	$107,577	$8,964	$2,068	$51.72

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Strategy Development Manager Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Strategy Development Manager job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $93207 state average for Strategy Development Manager jobs.

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Infographic detailing Strategy Development Manager salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $65,100 to $149,022 annually, with the California average at $93,207 per year or $44.81 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Strategy Development Manager jobs, with Cupertino leading at $116,520 annually.

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