What are the main factors that influence a Client Development Executive's salary?

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

How does experience change A Client Development Executive's salary?

A Client Development Executive's salary grows with experience: a Business Development Manager (5+ years)earns $132,799, a Business Development Manager, Sr. (5+ years)earns $174,611, a Client Development Executive (5+ years)earns $211,272, a Vice President of Business Development (5+ years)earns $271,558, an SVP of Business Development (5+ years)earns $321,427,

What are the highest paying states for a Client Development Executive?

Client Development Executive salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Client Development Executive roles are District of Columbia $232,818, California $231,934, Massachusetts $228,843. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Client Development Executive roles make?

Salaries for Client Development Executive level roles vary by specialization: Client Executive: $311,261; Client Sales Executive: $274,145; Client Service Executive: $249,633; Client Success Executive: $214,619; Client Services Executive: $202,536.

How do different companies affect a Client Development Executive's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Client Development Executive roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Client Development Executive Salary in the United States

How much does a Client Development Executive make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Client Development Executive in the United States is $210,276 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $101.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $240,143
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $189,676 to $225,909
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,921

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Client Development Executive Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,909	$18,826	$4,344	$109
Average	$210,276	$17,523	$4,044	$101
25th Percentile	$189,676	$15,806	$3,648	$91

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Key Factors That Influence Client Development Executive Salaries

A Client Development Executive'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Client Development Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Client Development Executive'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): $132,799
Early Career (1-2 years): $174,611
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $211,272
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $271,558
Expert (over 8 years): $321,427

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Business ... Level Client Development Executive	$132,799
Business ... Level Client Development Executive	$174,611
Client De... Level Client Development Executive	$211,272
Vice Pres... Level Client Development Executive	$271,558
SVP of Bu... Level Client Development Executive	$321,427

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How Do Client Development Executive 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 Client Development Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $232,818.
California: $231,934.
Massachusetts: $228,843.

District of Columbia $232,818

California $231,934

Massachusetts $228,843

Washington $228,002

New Jersey $227,918

Alaska $227,624

Connecticut $224,722

New York $223,544

Hawaii $219,780

Rhode Island $218,014

Maryland $216,816

Minnesota $215,175

Colorado $214,545

Illinois $214,334

Oregon $213,535

Delaware $212,946

New Hampshire $212,576

Virginia $211,748

Pennsylvania $209,330

Nevada $208,110

North Dakota $207,711

Michigan $207,080

Wisconsin $206,848

Vermont $206,386

Texas $205,103

Maine $205,019

Arizona $204,893

Ohio $204,746

Georgia $202,811

Indiana $201,844

Wyoming $201,655

Utah $201,360

Iowa $201,234

Kansas $200,225

Louisiana $199,930

North Carolina $199,825

Missouri $199,783

Florida $198,963

Montana $198,522

Nebraska $198,101

Kentucky $197,870

South Carolina $197,029

Tennessee $196,503

Idaho $196,293

New Mexico $194,758

Oklahoma $194,421

Alabama $193,181

South Dakota $191,099

Arkansas $189,963

West Virginia $189,353

Mississippi $187,524

Top Paying Cities for Client Development Executives

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:

San Jose: $265,221
San Francisco: $262,614
Oakland: $256,789

San Jose, CA $265,221

San Francisco, CA $262,614

Oakland, CA $256,789

New York, NY $243,689

Queens Village, NY $242,112

Paramus, NJ $240,430

Passaic, NJ $240,219

Bergenfield, NJ $240,009

Stamford, CT $239,694

Huntington, NY $239,483

Newark, NJ $238,116

Bridgeport, CT $237,696

New Brunswick, NJ $237,002

Vallejo, CA $236,560

Middlesex, NJ $236,434

Somerset, NJ $236,245

Petaluma, CA $235,761

Santa Cruz, CA $234,941

Boston, MA $234,521

Monterey, CA $233,469

Fairbanks, AK $233,322

Los Angeles, CA $232,923

Washington, DC $232,818

Seattle, WA $232,439

Santa Rosa, CA $232,397

Juneau, AK $231,787

Orange, CA $231,093

Anchorage, AK $230,715

Anaheim, CA $230,568

Santa Ana, CA $230,252

Nassau, NY $230,126

Long Beach, CA $230,042

Danbury, CT $229,979

Santa Maria, CA $229,264

Everett, WA $229,222

Bremerton, WA $228,191

Trenton, NJ $227,792

Sacramento, CA $227,708

San Diego, CA $227,603

Brockton, MA $227,519

Tacoma, WA $227,434

Santa Barbara, CA $227,140

Lowell, MA $226,299

New Suffolk, NY $226,215

Nashua, NH $225,963

Lompoc, CA $225,626

Ventura, CA $225,416

Stockton, CA $225,353

New Haven, CT $224,932

Atlantic City, NJ $224,385

Hartford, CT $223,923

Modesto, CA $223,818

Poughkeepsie, NY $223,355

New Britain, CT $223,250

Kennewick, WA $222,956

Olympia, WA $222,956

New London, CT $222,914

Norwich, CT $222,850

Lawrence, MA $222,745

Bakersfield, CA $222,157

New Bedford, MA $221,862

Riverside, CA $221,862

Richland, WA $221,652

Portsmouth, NH $221,484

Vineland, NJ $221,442

San Bernardino, CA $221,273

Boulder, CO $220,685

Worcester, MA $220,516

Portland, OR $220,327

Saint Paul, MN $220,075

Minneapolis, MN $220,075

Philadelphia, PA $219,780

Honolulu, HI $218,666

Springfield, MA $217,930

Providence, RI $217,909

Chicago, IL $217,299

Bellingham, WA $217,047

Baltimore, MD $216,816

Chico, CA $216,290

Wilmington, DE $215,932

Pittsfield, MA $215,722

Manchester, NH $215,323

Spokane, WA $214,397

Denver, CO $214,376

Albany, NY $213,388

Troy, NY $213,304

Schenectady, NY $212,862

Burlington, VT $212,400

Portland, ME $211,664

Salem, OR $211,496

Yakima, WA $211,453

Ann Arbor, MI $211,390

Rochester, MN $210,802

Reno, NV $210,696

Fresno, CA $210,696

Milwaukee, WI $210,507

Detroit, MI $210,297

Allentown, PA $210,234

Carson City, NV $210,213

Houston, TX $209,897

Colorado Springs, CO $209,876

Syracuse, NY $209,771

Eugene, OR $209,372

Gary, IN $209,119

Bismarck, ND $209,119

Galveston, TX $209,119

Springfield, OR $208,951

Medford, OR $208,447

Fort Collins, CO $208,362

Austin, TX $208,194

Mesa, AZ $207,753

Phoenix, AZ $207,711

Dallas, TX $207,647

Reading, PA $207,521

Saint Cloud, MN $207,437

Concord, NH $207,248

Madison, WI $207,164

Utica, NY $206,596

Raleigh, NC $206,428

Las Vegas, NV $206,407

Rochester, NY $206,260

Des Moines, IA $206,239

Atlanta, GA $205,902

Battle Creek, MI $205,839

Salt Lake City, UT $205,776

Lancaster, PA $205,461

Champaign, IL $205,419

Harrisburg, PA $205,166

Durham, NC $204,977

Kansas City, MO $204,956

Kansas City, KS $204,914

Fort Worth, TX $204,893

Boca Raton, FL $204,809

Cleveland, OH $204,788

Columbus, OH $204,746

Pittsburgh, PA $204,725

Richmond, VA $204,641

Indianapolis, IN $204,598

Cincinnati, OH $204,325

Petersburg, VA $204,010

Lansing, MI $203,547

Billings, MT $203,547

Huntsville, AL $203,547

Lebanon, PA $203,526

Pueblo, CO $203,505

Dayton, OH $203,505

Appleton, WI $203,442

Buffalo, NY $203,358

Racine, WI $203,253

Charlotte, NC $203,232

Saint Louis, MO $203,169

Springfield, IL $203,085

York, PA $203,042

Elkhart, IN $203,042

Gastonia, NC $203,021

Benton Harbor, MI $203,021

Beaumont, TX $202,895

Lorain, OH $202,853

Toledo, OH $202,769

Binghamton, NY $202,664

Rock Hill, SC $202,643

Rockford, IL $202,538

Elyria, OH $202,433

Fargo, ND $202,433

Flagstaff, AZ $202,285

Fort Lauderdale, FL $202,159

Miami, FL $202,033

Duluth, MN $201,697

Bangor, ME $201,423

Cedar Rapids, IA $201,192

Louisville, KY $201,087

Grand Rapids, MI $201,045

Hialeah, FL $201,024

Casper, WY $200,729

Scranton, PA $200,477

New Orleans, LA $200,414

Virginia Beach, VA $200,393

Akron, OH $200,288

Peoria, IL $200,014

Sarasota, FL $199,972

Green Bay, WI $199,825

Baton Rouge, LA $199,720

Charleston, SC $199,678

Nashville, TN $199,615

Jamestown, NY $199,573

Davenport, IA $199,573

Tucson, AZ $199,468

Cheyenne, WY $199,405

Saint Petersburg, FL $199,342

Tampa, FL $199,300

Omaha, NE $199,257

Evansville, IN $199,173

Port Arthur, TX $199,173

Bradenton, FL $199,089

Santa Fe, NM $198,711

Orlando, FL $198,500

Clearwater, FL $198,269

La Crosse, WI $197,828

Canton, OH $197,828

Grand Forks, ND $197,765

Tulsa, OK $197,701

Albuquerque, NM $197,701

Newport News, VA $197,680

High Point, NC $197,617

Ogden, UT $197,533

Corpus Christi, TX $197,365

Laramie, WY $197,239

Norfolk, VA $197,239

Rock Island, IL $197,113

Saginaw, MI $197,071

Jacksonville, FL $197,050

Salisbury, NC $197,008

Memphis, TN $196,965

Moline, IL $196,860

Fort Myers, FL $196,797

Waterloo, IA $196,524

Spartanburg, SC $196,314

Lincoln, NE $196,208

Fort Wayne, IN $196,166

Birmingham, AL $195,935

Cedar Falls, IA $195,893

Provo, UT $195,872

Springfield, OH $195,851

San Antonio, TX $195,809

Greensboro, NC $195,725

South Bend, IN $195,704

Winston Salem, NC $195,683

Boise, ID $195,620

Savannah, GA $195,473

Muskegon, MI $195,094

Lima, OH $194,842

Lake Charles, LA $194,758

Anderson, IN $194,716

Lexington, KY $194,652

Augusta, GA $194,589

Greenville, SC $194,589

Wichita, KS $194,400

Tuscaloosa, AL $194,400

Columbia, SC $194,211

Bloomington, IN $193,685

Roanoke, VA $193,559

Asheville, NC $193,286

Knoxville, TN $192,928

Shreveport, LA $192,907

Wilmington, NC $192,634

Frankfort, KY $192,234

Oklahoma City, OK $192,087

Chillicothe, OH $192,003

Longview, TX $191,982

Topeka, KS $191,919

Mobile, AL $191,603

Terre Haute, IN $191,519

Erie, PA $191,498

Altoona, PA $191,393

Melbourne, FL $191,330

Amarillo, TX $191,246

Killeen, TX $191,183

Fayetteville, AR $191,015

Sioux Falls, SD $190,867

Chattanooga, TN $190,741

Idaho Falls, ID $190,720

Gainesville, FL $190,279

Portsmouth, OH $190,174

Little Rock, AR $190,132

Lynchburg, VA $190,132

Youngstown, OH $190,047

Lafayette, LA $190,047

Temple, TX $189,963

Daytona Beach, FL $189,921

Clarksville, TN $189,900

Pensacola, FL $189,879

Hopkinsville, KY $189,248

Charleston, WV $189,227

Florence, SC $189,122

Sioux City, IA $188,996

Macon, GA $188,386

Tallahassee, FL $188,365

Fayetteville, NC $188,323

Wichita Falls, TX $188,281

Waco, TX $188,281

Pine Bluff, AR $188,197

Vincennes, IN $187,797

Lubbock, TX $187,713

Great Falls, MT $187,587

Alamogordo, NM $187,566

Abilene, TX $187,398

Rapid City, SD $187,125

Monroe, LA $187,125

Albany, GA $186,998

Huntington, WV $186,977

Jackson, MS $186,956

Greenville, MS $186,935

Parkersburg, WV $186,725

Montgomery, AL $186,683

Johnstown, PA $186,641

Springfield, MO $186,473

Biloxi, MS $186,368

Sumter, SC $185,926

Columbus, GA $185,905

Twin Falls, ID $185,779

Pascagoula, MS $185,505

Kingsport, TN $184,959

Gulfport, MS $184,896

Alexandria, LA $184,202

Fort Smith, AR $183,676

El Paso, TX $183,108

Helena, MT $182,835

Las Cruces, NM $182,162

Harlingen, TX $181,573

Pocatello, ID $181,384

Florence, AL $181,321

Brownsville, TX $181,279

Dothan, AL $180,942

Mcallen, TX $180,837

Columbus, MS $179,281

Altus, OK $178,314

Lawton, OK $177,914

Pierre, SD $177,157

What Skills Can Increase a Client Development Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Leadership (Mentioned in 9.34% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Business Administration (Mentioned in 1.16% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
Economics (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Leadership	9.34%
Business Administration	1.16%
Economics	0.92%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Client Development Executive's salary.

Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Client Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Innovation	$218,687	4%
Insight	$216,584	3%
Client Relationship	$216,584	3%
Collaboration	$214,481	2%
Team Management	$214,481	2%
Commitment	$214,481	2%

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How Education impacts a Client Development Executive's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Client Development Executives enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Client Development Executive with a Bachelor's Degree is between $199,570 and $211,864).

Client Development Executive Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Client Development Executive

No Diploma 0.4%

High School 2.9%

Associates 3.3%

Bachelors 39.4%

Masters 48.8%

Doctorate 5.2%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.4%
High School	2.9%
Associates	3.3%
Bachelors	39.4%
Masters	48.8%
Doctorate	5.2%

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Client Development Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Client Development Executive'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

$189,676

Average $210,276/year

$225,909

$15,806

Average $17,523/month

$18,826

$3,648

Average $4,044/week

$4,344

$91

Average $101/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,909	$18,826	$4,344	$109
Average	$210,276	$17,523	$4,044	$101
25th Percentile	$189,676	$15,806	$3,648	$91

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Salary Trends for Client Development Executive

Salaries for a Client Development Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $193,244 in 2023 to around $190,807 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Client Development Executive salary trends, .

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2024

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