Business Development salary in Digital Media startups in 2026

How much does a Business Development expect to make in Digital Media startups? The average expected salary for Business Developments in Digital Media startups is 148k per year, with a range from 47k to 295k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Business Developments in Digital Media startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

148.3k

Average Salary

4 years

Average years of experience

Salary

The average salary for a Business Development in Digital Media startups is $148,319, which is 37.5% higher than the average salary of $107,833 in Digital Media startups. Business Development salaries in Digital Media are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$211,889/yr

Range $130k - $295k

Average

$148,319/yr

Range $72k - $207k

Below Average

$110,958/yr

Range $47k - $176k

Top Locations

The highest average salary a Business Development in Digital Media can get in Chicago, that is $207,000. This pay is 39.6% higher than the average Business Development salary in Digital Media startups, which is $148,319. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: Chicago (avg $207,000 per year), New York (avg $111,000 per year), Remote (avg $109,000 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.

Chicago

$207k

New York

$111k

Remote

$109k

Los Angeles

$100k

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Below Average

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a Business Development in Digital Media can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $75,000. This pay is 30.4% lower than the average salary in Digital Media startups, which is $107,833. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.

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