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Business Development salary in SaaS startups in 2026
How much does a Business Development expect to make in SaaS startups? The average expected salary for Business Developments in SaaS startups is 81k per year, with a range from 40k to 198k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Business Developments in SaaS startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.
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The average salary for a Business Development in SaaS startups is $81,208, which is 36.6% lower than the average salary of $128,000 in SaaS startups. Business Development salaries in SaaS 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
$170,583/yr
Range $125k - $198k
Average
$81,208/yr
Range $60k - $95k
Below Average
$60,750/yr
Range $40k - $71k
Top Locations
The highest average salary a Business Development in SaaS can get in Seattle, that is $160,000. This pay is 97.0% higher than the average Business Development salary in SaaS startups, which is $81,208. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: Seattle (avg $160,000 per year), New York (avg $137,500 per year), San Diego (avg $100,000 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
Seattle
$160k
New York
$137.5k
San Diego
$100k
Vancouver
$99.5k
Denver
$80k
Remote
$75k
Boston
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Top of Market
The highest average salary a Business Development in SaaS can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $75,000. This pay is 41.4% lower than the average salary in SaaS startups, which is $128,000. 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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