Business Development Manager hourly rate
A senior Business Development Manager typically receives $125 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $86.03. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Business Development Manager pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46.55 | $1,010 | $96,800 |
| 25th | $63.45 | $1,370 | $132,000 |
| Median | $86.03 | $1,860 | $178,900 |
| 75th | $111.61 | $2,420 | $232,100 |
| 90th | $151.43 | $3,280 | $315,000 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Business Development Manager rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $46.55 | $86.03 | $151.43 | $125 |
| Canada | CA$35.59 | CA$56.85 | CA$92.26 | CA$80 |
| United Kingdom | £15.75 | £24.41 | £41.27 | £35 |
| Austria | €18.95 | €32.78 | €48.01 | €50 |
| Belgium | €19.32 | €38.09 | €56.62 | €55 |
| Bulgaria | €6.91 | €13.44 | €26.41 | €19 |
| Croatia | €8.48 | €15.33 | €24.01 | €22 |
| Cyprus | €14.05 | €25.89 | €56.89 | €40 |
| Czechia | €10.21 | €17.46 | €24.87 | €25 |
| Denmark | €25.39 | €40.75 | €53.39 | €60 |
| Estonia | €8.22 | €16.22 | €24.50 | €24 |
| Finland | €22.28 | €33.67 | €46.33 | €50 |
| France | €15.68 | €25.29 | €39.33 | €35 |
| Germany | €18.71 | €35.96 | €56.15 | €50 |
| Greece | €10.54 | €17.92 | €26.93 | €25 |
| Hungary | €7.73 | €14.54 | €24.43 | €21 |
| Ireland | €18.90 | €34.17 | €67.00 | €50 |
| Italy | €20.81 | €32.69 | €53.61 | €45 |
| Latvia | €6.90 | €14.36 | €25.06 | €21 |
| Lithuania | €8.85 | €16.60 | €27.22 | €24 |
| Luxembourg | €25.00 | €43.05 | €77.80 | €60 |
| Malta | €8.36 | €15.36 | €23.53 | €22 |
| Netherlands | €16.46 | €30.17 | €43.00 | €45 |
| Poland | €8.38 | €15.13 | €25.66 | €22 |
| Portugal | €12.61 | €17.72 | €35.88 | €25 |
| Romania | €6.56 | €11.96 | €22.73 | €17 |
| Slovakia | €7.84 | €13.32 | €19.53 | €19 |
| Slovenia | €13.28 | €21.02 | €31.91 | €30 |
| Spain | €12.01 | €19.94 | €33.21 | €30 |
| Sweden | €18.39 | €26.60 | €33.91 | €40 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Business Development Manager in the regular role format.
Business Development Manager pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior | $125 |
| Manager | $150 |
| Director | $180 |
Questions about Business Development Manager rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Business Development Manager?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Business Development Manager is $125 an hour (market median wage $86.03). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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