Development director salary in Canada

The average salary for a Development Director is $128,834 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 386 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 13, 2026.

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Development Director salaries typically range between a low of $87,580 and a high of $189,520 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Development Director include Mississauga, ON at $168,825 per year, Vancouver, BC at $146,189 per year and Montréal, QC at $142,562 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Development Director include Farm Credit Canada ($412,500 per year) and Due North ($360,000 per year).