As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Business Development Director in the United Kingdom is £82,552, with an hourly rate of £40, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £71,418 to £91,272, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £71,418
50TH(Median)   £82,552
75TH   £91,272
Business Development Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Business Development Director Salary £71,418 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Business Development Director Salary £82,552 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Business Development Director Salary £91,272 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Business Development Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Business Development Director is about £82,552 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £40, a monthly salary of about £6,879, and a weekly pay of around £1,588. Click the switch button below to see more details about Business Development Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Business Development Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Business Development Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £73,911 - £80,558, while Intermediate make £74,409 - £80,890, Senior earn £75,739 - £82,220, Specialist earn £77,068 - £83,203, Expert can reach £79,727 - £85,155 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Business Development Director £78,398
Intermediate Level Business Development Director £78,896
Senior Level Business Development Director £80,059
Specialist Level Business Development Director £81,389
Expert Level Business Development Director £83,463
£78,398 0 yr
£78,896 < 2 yrs
£80,059 2-4 yrs
£81,389 5-8 yrs
£83,463 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Business Development Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Business Development Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £89,156 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £83,165, and Manchester pays around £79,130 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Director Business Growth and Development or Business Development Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Director Business Growth and Development makes more than a Business Development Director. A Director Business Growth and Development earns an average annual salary of £118,724. And a Business Development Director earns an average annual salary of £82,552.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Director Business Growth and Development
£92,580
£143,937
Strategic Business Development Director
£93,043
£144,656
Business Development Manager, Sr.
£58,561
£97,263
Software Development Director
£79,773
£115,093

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