SalesUpdated Q1 2026

Business Development Director Salary
in Aurora, CO

Lead new-market growth, strategic deals, and the business development team. Median salary in Aurora: $185K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$185K
per year
Take-home: $122K

Salary range in Aurora

Entry level (25th)$140,000
Median (50th)$185,000
Senior (75th)$235,000
Top earner (90th)$297,000
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What the numbers say for Aurora

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

12% premium vs national median

Business Development Directors in Aurora earn approximately 12% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $20,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Aurora's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Key facts for Aurora

Median salary
$185K
annual
Take-home pay
$122K
after fed/state tax
COL index
112
100 = US avg
State income tax
4.55%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,650
per month
YoY growth
+4%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Aurora Business Development Director to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $185K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Aurora

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Business Development Director salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$155K$169K$182K$196K$209K201920212023202520272029
2026
$190K
projected
2027
$194K
projected
2028
$199K
projected
2029
$204K
projected
2030
$209K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$185,000+$0
2028 projected$185,000+$0
2029 projected$185,000+$0
2030 projected$185,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Business Development Director Salary in Aurora, Colorado: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Business Development Director salary in Aurora, CO is $185,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Aurora–CO metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Business Development Director in Aurora

Entry-level Business Development Directors in Aurora with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $140,000 and $185,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $185,000 to $235,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $235,000 to $297,000 or more.

Cost of living in Aurora for Business Development Directors

Aurora has a cost of living index of 112 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Aurora are close to the national average. Colorado has a 4.55% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Business Development Director

Bachelor's degree. 45% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Business Development Director salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Aurora (current)$185K112
Denver$195K118
Colorado Springs$168K102
Fort Collins$185K112
Lakewood$190K115
Thornton$178K108