What are the main factors that influence a Business Development Representative's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Business Development Representative's salary?

A Business Development Representative's salary grows with experience: a Business Development Associate I (0-2 years)earns $65,726, a Business Development Representative (2-4 years)earns $78,310, a Business Development Associate III (4-7 years)earns $101,511, a Business Development Associate IV (7+ years)earns $133,839, a Business Development Associate V (7-10 years)earns $171,746,

What are the highest paying states for a Business Development Representative?

Business Development Representative salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Business Development Representative roles are District of Columbia $86,455, California $86,127, Massachusetts $84,979. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Business Development Representative roles make?

Salaries for Business Development Representative level roles vary by specialization: Business Development Representative V: $167,160; Business Development Representative IV: $130,260; Business Development Representative III: $98,800; Government Business Development Representative: $96,920; Business Development Sales Representative: $77,823.

Business Development Representative Salary in Delaware

How much does a Business Development Representative make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Business Development Representative in Delaware is $79,255 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Business Development Representative's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,613
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,337 to $88,341
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,038

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Business Development Representative Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,341	$7,362	$1,699	$42
Average	$79,255	$6,605	$1,524	$38
25th Percentile	$72,337	$6,028	$1,391	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Business Development Representative Salaries

A Business Development Representative's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Business Development Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Business Development Representative's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,726
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,310
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,511
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,839
Expert (over 8 years): $171,746

Levels	Salary
Business ... Level Business Development Representative	$65,726
Business ... Level Business Development Representative	$78,310
Business ... Level Business Development Representative	$101,511
Business ... Level Business Development Representative	$133,839
Business ... Level Business Development Representative	$171,746

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How Do Business Development Representative Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Business Development Representatives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,455.
California: $86,127.
Massachusetts: $84,979.

District of Columbia $86,455 California $86,127 Massachusetts $84,979 Washington $84,666 New Jersey $84,635 Alaska $84,526 Connecticut $83,448 New York $83,011

Hawaii $81,613 Rhode Island $80,957 Maryland $80,512 Minnesota $79,903 Colorado $79,669 Illinois $79,591 Oregon $79,294 Delaware $79,076

New Hampshire $78,938 Virginia $78,631 Pennsylvania $77,733 Nevada $77,280 North Dakota $77,131 Michigan $76,897 Wisconsin $76,811 Vermont $76,639

Texas $76,163 Maine $76,132 Arizona $76,085 Ohio $76,030 Georgia $75,312 Indiana $74,953 Wyoming $74,882 Utah $74,773

Iowa $74,726 Kansas $74,352 Louisiana $74,242 North Carolina $74,203 Missouri $74,188 Florida $73,883 Montana $73,719 Nebraska $73,563

Kentucky $73,477 South Carolina $73,165 Tennessee $72,969 Idaho $72,891 New Mexico $72,321 Oklahoma $72,196 Alabama $71,736 South Dakota $70,963

Arkansas $70,541 West Virginia $70,315 Mississippi $69,635

Top Paying Cities for Business Development Representatives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $81,840
Little Creek: $81,082
Magnolia: $81,418

Lincoln, DE $81,840 Little Creek, DE $81,082 Magnolia, DE $81,418 Milford, DE $81,840 Marydel, DE $80,778 Millsboro, DE $81,840 Millville, DE $82,386 Milton, DE $81,840

Nassau, DE $81,840 Ocean View, DE $82,386 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,386 Seaford, DE $80,981 Selbyville, DE $82,386 Smyrna, DE $80,684 Viola, DE $81,418 Woodside, DE $81,184

Bear, DE $80,091 Newark, DE $80,122 Claymont, DE $80,184 Delaware City, DE $80,122 Hockessin, DE $80,184 Kirkwood, DE $80,122 Middletown, DE $80,520 Montchanin, DE $80,184

New Castle, DE $80,184 Odessa, DE $80,629 Port Penn, DE $79,903 Rockland, DE $80,184 Saint Georges, DE $80,122 Townsend, DE $80,512 Winterthur, DE $80,184 Lewes, DE $81,840

Wilmington, DE $80,184 Dover, DE $81,043 Dover Afb, DE $81,231 Bethany Beach, DE $82,386 Bethel, DE $80,981 Bridgeville, DE $81,840 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,129 Cheswold, DE $80,856

Clayton, DE $80,653 Dagsboro, DE $82,386 Delmar, DE $80,981 Ellendale, DE $81,840 Felton, DE $81,840 Fenwick Island, DE $82,386 Frankford, DE $82,386 Frederica, DE $81,840

Georgetown, DE $81,840 Greenwood, DE $81,840 Harbeson, DE $81,840 Harrington, DE $81,840 Hartly, DE $80,614 Houston, DE $81,840 Kenton, DE $80,653 Laurel, DE $80,981

Yorklyn, DE $80,184

Business Development Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Business Development Representative's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$72,337

Average $79,255/year

$88,341

$6,028

Average $6,605/month

$7,362

$1,391

Average $1,524/week

$1,699

$35

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,341	$7,362	$1,699	$42
Average	$79,255	$6,605	$1,524	$38
25th Percentile	$72,337	$6,028	$1,391	$35

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