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Director of Development salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 62 open job postings for Director of Development roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Director of Development postings in California

  1. Senior Director of DevelopmentCuriOdyssey · San Mateo, CA · $155K–$175K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Director of DevelopmentCalifornia Council on Problem Gambling · Remote · $95K–$105K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  3. Director of Development, AthleticsCal Poly Pomona · Pomona, CA · $100K–$115K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Director of Development (0462U), Berkeley Law #89897University of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, CA · $127K–$159K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  5. Director of Development (0462U), Berkeley Law #89897University of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, CA · $127K–$158K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Director of Development pay in other places

  1. United States$105K median, $86.3K–$135K typical, 407 postingsUnited States: middle half $86.3K–$135K, median $105K
  2. New York$125K median, $100K–$155K typical, 44 postingsNew York: middle half $100K–$155K, median $125K
  3. New York City, NY$135K median, $118K–$160K typical, 28 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $118K–$160K, median $135K
  4. Massachusetts$118K median, $84K–$147K typical, 24 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $84K–$147K, median $118K
  5. Florida$90K median, $70K–$92.5K typical, 21 postingsFlorida: middle half $70K–$92.5K, median $90K
  6. Illinois$100K median, $85K–$110K typical, 20 postingsIllinois: middle half $85K–$110K, median $100K
  7. District of Columbia$149K median, $97K–$150K typical, 19 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $97K–$150K, median $149K
  8. Washington, DC$149K median, $97K–$150K typical, 19 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $97K–$150K, median $149K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Director of Development make in California?

The median posted base pay for Director of Development jobs in California is $135K a year, from 62 job postings with pay at 39 companies.

What is the typical Director of Development pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $115K–$163K. The top 10% list $180K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $103K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Director of Development jobs?

The median here is $135K, against $105K across all 425 postings for the role.

How many Director of Development jobs in California list pay?

62 open postings at 39 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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