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The salary for a Vice President of Corporate Development averages around $205,849 per year, translating to approximately $99 per hour. This compensation reflects the strategic importance of the position, as VPs are often tasked with identifying growth opportunities and leading M&A initiatives.
Salary levels can fluctuate based on several factors, including geographic location, industry sector, and individual experience. For instance, VPs in major metropolitan areas tend to earn higher salaries due to the higher cost of living and competitive job markets. Industries such as technology and finance often offer higher compensation compared to non-profit sectors.
States like California, New York, and Texas typically provide the highest salaries for Vice Presidents in Corporate Development, with cities like San Francisco and New York City leading the charge. It's also beneficial for professionals to keep in mind that the demand for corporate development experts is growing, presenting new opportunities for career advancement and salary negotiation.
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The highest-paying states for vice presidents, corporate development are Alaska, Washington, and Nevada. The lowest average vice president, corporate development salary states are Indiana, South Carolina, and Kentucky.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $232,509 | $111.78 |
| 2 | Nevada | $208,697 | $100.34 |
| 3 | Illinois | $204,379 | $98.26 |
| 4 | Washington | $228,904 | $110.05 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $190,750 | $91.71 |
| 6 | Ohio | $193,278 | $92.92 |
| 7 | Arizona | $183,596 | $88.27 |
| 8 | Oregon | $204,979 | $98.55 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $184,251 | $88.58 |
| 10 | Missouri | $189,623 | $91.16 |
| 11 | New York | $192,852 | $92.72 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $178,357 | $85.75 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $199,610 | $95.97 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $197,137 | $94.78 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $179,579 | $86.34 |
| 16 | California | $198,553 | $95.46 |
| 17 | Michigan | $174,041 | $83.67 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $190,517 | $91.59 |
| 19 | Delaware | $179,000 | $86.06 |
| 20 | Montana | $172,957 | $83.15 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $188,534 | $90.64 |
| 22 | Maryland | $199,220 | $95.78 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $166,443 | $80.02 |
| 24 | Colorado | $187,355 | $90.07 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $177,342 | $85.26 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $167,299 | $80.43 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $169,302 | $81.40 |
| 28 | Kansas | $163,650 | $78.68 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $174,177 | $83.74 |
| 30 | Georgia | $163,558 | $78.63 |
| 31 | Florida | $162,770 | $78.25 |
| 32 | Texas | $170,815 | $82.12 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $175,874 | $84.55 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $171,279 | $82.35 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $162,300 | $78.03 |
| 36 | Alabama | $163,873 | $78.79 |
| 37 | New Hampshire | $161,131 | $77.47 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $154,054 | $74.06 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $182,729 | $87.85 |
| 40 | Virginia | $176,328 | $84.77 |
| 41 | Utah | $167,416 | $80.49 |
| 42 | Iowa | $158,213 | $76.06 |
| 43 | Indiana | $151,542 | $72.86 |
| 44 | Maine | $129,807 | $62.41 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $152,481 | $73.31 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $146,330 | $70.35 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $142,861 | $68.68 |
| 48 | Idaho | $159,831 | $76.84 |
| 49 | Vermont | $160,241 | $77.04 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $150,020 | $72.13 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $114,580 | $55.09 |
The highest-paying cities for vice presidents, corporate development are Bothell, WA, Skokie, IL, and San Francisco, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bothell, WA | $313,090 | $150.52 |
| 2 | Skokie, IL | $245,385 | $117.97 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $241,536 | $116.12 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $229,645 | $110.41 |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $228,352 | $109.78 |
| 6 | Newark, NJ | $221,082 | $106.29 |
| 7 | Kansas City, MO | $217,589 | $104.61 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $211,874 | $101.86 |
| 9 | Boulder, CO | $211,365 | $101.62 |
| 10 | Horsham, PA | $209,560 | $100.75 |
| 11 | Norwalk, CT | $206,917 | $99.48 |
| 12 | Scottsdale, AZ | $204,453 | $98.29 |
| 13 | Cambridge, MA | $202,612 | $97.41 |
| 14 | Omaha, NE | $197,335 | $94.87 |
| 15 | Plano, TX | $186,768 | $89.79 |
| 16 | Jacksonville, FL | $183,695 | $88.31 |
| 17 | Duluth, GA | $175,614 | $84.43 |
| 18 | Morgantown, WV | $169,177 | $81.34 |
A vice president, corporate development's salary ranges from $128,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $328,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $328,000 | $27,333 | $158 |
| 75th Percentile | $263,000 | $21,917 | $126 |
| Average | $205,849 | $17,154 | $99 |
| 25th Percentile | $160,000 | $13,333 | $77 |
| 10th Percentile | $128,000 | $10,667 | $62 |
The highest paying types of vice presidents, corporate development are president/chief executive officer, executive vice president, and senior vice president.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | $136,604 | $11,384 | $65.67 | 128,993 |
| Managing Director | $129,690 | $10,808 | $62.35 | 81,022 |
| Division Director | $120,757 | $10,063 | $58.06 | 63,545 |
| Corporate Manager | $108,486 | $9,040 | $52.16 | 233,928 |
| Operations Vice President | $163,076 | $13,590 | $78.40 | 147,465 |
| Corporate Vice President | $165,788 | $13,816 | $79.71 | 69,051 |
Top companies hiring vice presidents, corporate development now:
Vice president, corporate development salaries at Scripps Health and Children's Hospital New Orleans are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average vice president, corporate development salary at companies like F5 and Select Business Solutions are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scripps Health | $265,821 | $127.80 |
| 2 | Children's Hospital New Orleans | $243,537 | $117.09 |
| 3 | F5 | $239,766 | $115.27 |
| 4 | Select Business Solutions | $233,157 | $112.09 |
| 5 | Expedia Group | $227,185 | $109.22 |
| 6 | Concentrix | $223,540 | $107.47 |
| 7 | Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited | $223,462 | $107.43 |
| 8 | Koch Industries | $221,998 | $106.73 |
| 9 | Newell Brands | $221,552 | $106.52 |
| 10 | Realogy | $219,216 | $105.39 |
| 11 | Seagen | $217,677 | $104.65 |
| 12 | Forrester | $216,138 | $103.91 |
| 13 | Proxibid | $214,233 | $103.00 |
| 14 | Warner Music Group | $213,872 | $102.82 |
| 15 | Condé Nast | $213,393 | $102.59 |
| 16 | Forge Global | $209,928 | $100.93 |
| 17 | *n/a* | $209,759 | $100.85 |
| 18 | AllianceBernstein | $209,757 | $100.84 |
| 19 | AppDirect | $209,751 | $100.84 |
| 20 | Transfix | $209,748 | $100.84 |
The average vice president, corporate development salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $196,526 | $94.48 |
| 2 | Health Care | $194,616 | $93.57 |
| 3 | Professional | $194,246 | $93.39 |
| 4 | Finance | $192,578 | $92.59 |
| 5 | Hospitality | $192,064 | $92.34 |
| 6 | Manufacturing | $191,223 | $91.93 |
| 7 | Media | $189,510 | $91.11 |
The average vice president, corporate development salary has risen by $21,078 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average vice president, corporate development earned $184,771 annually, but today, they earn $205,849 a year. That works out to a 3% change in pay for vice presidents, corporate development over the last decade.
Compare vice president, corporate development salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare vice president, corporate development salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $206,000 | $98.97 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | $204,000 | $98.17 | -2.8% |
| 2023 | $210,000 | $100.91 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $203,000 | $97.54 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $201,000 | $96.44 | +3.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPL Financial | AVP, Corporate Development | San Diego, CA | 06/30/2025 | $106,600 |
| Aresmgmt | Vice President Actuary, Corporate Development, Ares Insurance Solutions | Day, NY | 06/30/2025 | $200,000 |
| Industrious | VP of Finance & Corporate Development | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $260,000 |
| Vantage Data Centers | Vice President, Corporate Development, Global | Denver, CO | 06/29/2025 | $250,000 |
| Capstone | Vice President, Corporate Business Development-Financial Services | Washington, DC | 06/29/2025 | $125,000 |
| Oscar Health | Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategic Finance | New York, NY | 06/27/2025 | $255,200 |
| Cannabizteam | VP of Corporate Development | Los Angeles, CA | 06/26/2025 | $200,000 |
| The Nuclear Company | Vice President, Corporate Development | Reno, NV | 06/25/2025 | $242,000 |
| Fortitude Re | VP, Corporate Development | Jersey City, NJ | 06/21/2025 | $210,000 |
| Athene Holding | VP Corporate Development | New York, NY | 06/20/2025 | $185,760 |
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