Development director salary in Canada

The average salary for a Development Director is $128,209 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 392 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 1, 2026.

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Development Director salaries typically range between a low of $87,144 and a high of $188,625 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Development Director include Mississauga, ON at $160,360 per year, Vancouver, BC at $148,883 per year and Montréal, QC at $134,262 per year.

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