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Development director salary in Canada

How much does a Development Director make in Canada?

Average base salary

$130,296

The average salary for a development director is $130,296 per year in Canada. 387 salaries reported, updated at October 29, 2026

Development Director job openings in Canada

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Director, Development – Edmont...
OEG Sports & Entertainment
Edmonton, AB
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for Development Director in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Farm Credit Canada
 
$412,500per year
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Due North
 
$360,000per year
Saskatchewan Health Authority
 
$333,778per year
Greater Toronto Airports Autho...
 
$264,000per year
Suncor
 
$245,000per year
AMD
 
$229,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Development Directors near Canada

  1. Mississauga, ON
    $177,092 per year
  2. Vancouver, BC
    $153,942 per year
  3. Montréal, QC
    $148,693 per year
  4. Toronto, ON
    $131,979 per year
  5. Surrey, BC
    $129,814 per year

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The average salary for a Development Director is $130,296 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 387 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Development Director salaries typically range between a low of $87,818 and a high of $193,320 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Development Director include Mississauga, ON at $177,092 per year, Vancouver, BC at $153,942 per year and Montréal, QC at $148,693 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).

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