Development Director
1 survey report in the CompShop directory benchmarks Development Director pay from Mercer. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
Role summary
Manages the development team for the Region or major geographic area. Responsible for ensuring the team meets development goals. Responsible for identifying and assessing development opportunities including preparing development plans, identifying and acquiring sites, completing cost analysis, and negotiating loans and financing. Participates in the negotiation of deals and supports key relationships with owners, banks, and other partners. Oversees projects to ensure maximum profitability. Typically reports to Top Regional Development Executive.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Development Director salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Development Director pay?
- 1 survey publishes Development Director benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Development Director pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Development Director varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Development Director?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Development Director ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Development Director pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.