As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Business Development Manager in the United Kingdom is £58,640, with an hourly rate of £28, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £52,015 to £68,763, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £52,015
50TH(Median)   £58,640
75TH   £68,763
Business Development Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Business Development Manager Salary £52,015 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Business Development Manager Salary £58,640 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Business Development Manager Salary £68,763 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Business Development Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Business Development Manager is about £58,640 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £28, a monthly salary of about £4,887, and a weekly pay of around £1,128. Click the switch button below to see more details about Business Development Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Business Development Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £53,795 - £57,651, while Intermediate make £54,091 - £57,948, Senior earn £55,179 - £58,942, Specialist earn £56,959 - £61,662, Expert can reach £58,942 - £64,835 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Business Development Manager £56,465
Intermediate Level Business Development Manager £56,662
Senior Level Business Development Manager £57,651
Specialist Level Business Development Manager £59,698
Expert Level Business Development Manager £62,719
£56,465 0 yr
£56,662 < 2 yrs
£57,651 2-4 yrs
£59,698 5-8 yrs
£62,719 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Business Development Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Business Development Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Presentation can lead to a 5% salary raise, while strong Microsoft Office skills boost pay by a 2%.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Presentation
Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Business Development Manager field include Presentation (5%), and Microsoft Office (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Presentation £61,572
Presentation
£61,572
5%
Microsoft Office £59,813
Microsoft Office
£59,813
2%
Presentation
1.52%
Microsoft Office
0.83%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Business Development Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Business Development Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £63,331 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £59,076, and Manchester pays around £56,209 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Business Development Manager, Sr. or Business Development Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Business Development Manager, Sr. makes more than a Business Development Manager. A Business Development Manager, Sr. earns an average annual salary of £77,419. And a Business Development Manager earns an average annual salary of £58,640.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Business Development Manager, Sr.
£58,561
£97,263
Business Development Supervisor
£43,833
£72,055
Manager Business Growth and Development
£45,643
£84,421
Senior Business Development Manager
£48,164
£72,237

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