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Business development manager salary in Australia

How much does a Business Development Manager make in Australia?

Average base salary

$104,433

The average salary for a business development manager is $104,433 per year in Australia. 2.1k salaries reported, updated at 12 October 2026

Business Development Manager job openings in Australia

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Business Development Manager
Woods & Co5out of 5 stars.
Sydney NSW
$180,000 a year
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Business Development Manager in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
UnitingCare Queensland
 
$190,800per year
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NEW HORIZONS ENTERPRISES
 
$190,800per year
Settlement Services Internatio...
 
$190,800per year
NSW Government
 
$169,151per year
Alzheimer's Queensland
 
$165,000per year
Datacom Connect
 
$163,696per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Business Development Managers

  1. North Sydney NSW
    $129,107 per year
  2. Canberra ACT
    $120,514 per year
  3. Perth WA
    $117,718 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $109,176 per year
  5. Brisbane QLD
    $107,934 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Business Development Manager

The average salary for a Business Development Manager is $104,433 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 2.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 12 October 2026.

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Business Development Manager salaries typically range between a low of $67,563 and a high of $161,424 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Business Development Manager include North Sydney NSW at $129,107 per year, Canberra ACT at $120,514 per year and Perth WA at $117,718 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Business Development Manager include UnitingCare Queensland ($190,800 per year) and NEW HORIZONS ENTERPRISES ($190,800 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Business Development Manager salary compares to related positions:

  • Business Development Intern: Average $59,588 per year
  • Junior Business Development Manager: Average $63,174 per year
  • Senior Business Development Manager: Average $137,189 per year

How much do similar professions as Business Development Manager get paid in Australia?

Business Development Intern

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Average $59,588 per year

Junior Business Development Manager

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Average $63,174 per year

Senior Business Development Manager

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Average $137,189 per year