Community Development Representative Salary in California

How much does a Community Development Representative make in California? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Development Representative in California is $88,537 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Community Development Representative's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,059
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,274 to $100,849
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,930

Key Factors That Influence Community Development Representative Salaries

A Community Development Representative's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Community Development Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community Development Representative's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,972
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,089
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,878
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,732
  • Expert (over 8 years): $140,919
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Community Development Representative less than 1 year $85,972
Community Development Representative III 1-2 years $103,089
Community Development Representative IV 2-4 years $120,878
Community Development Representative IV 5-8 years $144,732
Community Development Manager I over 8 years $140,919

Top Paying Cities for Community Development Representative

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $88,689
  • West Hollywood: $88,625
  • Dodgertown: $88,688

Community Development Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Community Development Representative roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Community Development Representative positions in Business Services or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Community Development Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Community Development Representative

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare $123,951 $60.0 40%
Financial Services $97,390 $47.0 10%

Community Development Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Community Development Representative's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$78,274
Average $88,537/year
$100,849
$6,523
Average $7,378/month
$8,404
$1,505
Average $1,703/week
$1,939
$38
Average $43/hour
$48
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $100,849 $8,404 $1,939 $48
Average $88,537 $7,378 $1,703 $43
25th Percentile $78,274 $6,523 $1,505 $38

Find Your Next Community Development Representative Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Community Development Representative job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

  • Northstar Memorial Group | Hayward, CA

    Northstar Memorial Group | Hayward, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a Bilingual. (Vietnamese, Tagalog or Spanish) Community Development Advisor at Chapel... more

    10 Days Ago

  • SCAN | San Francisco, CA

    SCAN | San Francisco, CA

    Manager, Business Development. Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to s... more

    9 Days Ago

  • CareBuilders at Home - San Francisco CA | San Francisco, CA

    CareBuilders at Home - San Francisco CA | San Francisco, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. CareBuilders at Home is looking for a motivated and well-connected. Community Liaison Representative. to help grow our pr... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Essex Property Trust REIT | Fremont, CA

    Essex Property Trust REIT | Fremont, CA

    Community Relations RepresentativeThe Community Relations Representative plays a vital role in delivering an exceptional experience throughout the customer... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Molina Healthcare | Long Beach, CA

    Molina Healthcare | Long Beach, CA

    Job Description. Provides support for Medicare growth and community engagement activities. Responsible for increasing membership through marketing of Molin... more

    7 Days Ago

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