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BD Manager Salary and Equity in 2026
How much do BD Managers expect to make at US-based startups? The average expected salary for BD Managers in a startup is 141k per year, with a range from 75k to 268k. The salary range for BD Managers varies depending on factors such as location, industry, experience, skills, and startup stage.
140.9k
Average Salary
4 years
Average years of experience
Salary
The average BD Manager salary is $140,917, which is 24.9% higher than the average startup salary of $112,833. BD Manager salaries 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, skill-set, and industry.
Top of market
$225,792/yr
Range $160k - $268k
Average
$140,917/yr
Range $105k - $170k
Below Average
$100,208/yr
Range $75k - $125k
Top Locations
The highest average salary a BD Manager can get in Boston, that is $175,000. This pay is 24.2% higher than the average BD Manager salary in startups, which is $140,917. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: Boston (avg $175,000 per year), Chicago (avg $155,000 per year), Denver (avg $155,000 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
Industries
The highest average salary a BD Manager can get in Storage, that is $348,000. This pay is 34.0% higher than the average BD Manager salary, which is $259,650. The highest-paying industries in 2023 are: Storage (avg $348,000 per year), Identity Management (avg $267,500 per year), Online Video Advertising (avg $257,000 per year).
Years of experience
Below Average
Average
Top of Market
The highest average salary a BD Manager can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $145,000. This pay is 2.9% higher than the average BD Manager salary, which is $140,917. 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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