As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Business Development in London, UK is £213,940, with an hourly rate of £103, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £196,552 to £241,459, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £196,552
50TH(Median)   £213,940
75TH   £241,459
Head of Business Development Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Head of Business Development Salary £196,552 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head of Business Development Salary £213,940 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head of Business Development Salary £241,459 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head of Business Development Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head of Business Development salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head of Business Development is about £213,940 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £103, a monthly salary of about £17,828, and a weekly pay of around £4,114. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head of Business Development hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Head of Business Developments Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Head of Business Development's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £195,774 - £206,933, while Intermediate make £197,331 - £208,231, Senior earn £199,667 - £210,048, Specialist earn £203,300 - £213,421, Expert can reach £207,452 - £218,869 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Head of Business Development £203,300
Intermediate Level Head of Business Development £204,857
Senior Level Head of Business Development £206,933
Specialist Level Head of Business Development £210,048
Expert Level Head of Business Development £213,940
£203,300 0 yr
£204,857 < 2 yrs
£206,933 2-4 yrs
£210,048 5-8 yrs
£213,940 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Business Development?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Business Development are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £213,940 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £199,565, and Manchester pays around £189,882 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Head of Research and Development or Head of Business Development?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Head of Research and Development makes less than a Head of Business Development. A Head of Research and Development earns an average annual salary of £139,856. And a Head of Business Development earns an average annual salary of £198,093.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Head of Research and Development London, UK
£104,766
£164,865
Business Development Supervisor London, UK
£47,339
£77,819
Top Business Development Executive London, UK
£134,188
£205,635
Head of Sales and Marketing London, UK
£122,309
£223,313

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