What are the main factors that influence a Content Development's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Content Development?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Content Development roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Content Development's salary?

A Content Development's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,200 for beginners, reaching about $92,034 at mid-level, and approach $128,839 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Content Development?

Content Development salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Content Development roles are District of Columbia $103,842, California $103,448, Massachusetts $102,069. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Content Development roles make?

Salaries for Content Development level roles vary by specialization: Brand and Content Marketing Director: $206,600; Online Content Writing Director: $179,100; Digital Content Writing Director: $179,087; Content Development Manager: $123,544; Digital Content Editorial Manager: $113,240.

Content Development Salary in Virginia

How much does a Content Development make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Content Development in Virginia is $94,444 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,540
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,292 to $106,010
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,870

10% $78,870

50% (Median) $94,444

90% $116,540

Content Development Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,010	$8,834	$2,039	$51
Average	$94,444	$7,870	$1,816	$45
25th Percentile	$86,292	$7,191	$1,659	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Content Development Salaries

A Content Development'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 Content Development Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Content Development'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): $52,200
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,423
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,034
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,670
Expert (over 8 years): $128,839

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Digital Content Writer I	less than 1 year	$52,200
Digital Content Writer II	1-2 years	$74,423
Content Development	2-4 years	$92,034
Digital Content Writer IV	5-8 years	$110,670
Digital Content Writing Manager	over 8 years	$128,839

How Do Content Development Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Content Developments. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,842.
California: $103,448.
Massachusetts: $102,069.

District of Columbia $103,842 California $103,448 Massachusetts $102,069 Washington $101,694 New Jersey $101,656 Alaska $101,525 Connecticut $100,231 New York $99,705

Hawaii $98,027 Rhode Island $97,239 Maryland $96,704 Minnesota $95,973 Colorado $95,691 Illinois $95,598 Oregon $95,241 Delaware $94,979

New Hampshire $94,814 Virginia $94,444 Pennsylvania $93,365 Nevada $92,821 North Dakota $92,643 Michigan $92,362 Wisconsin $92,259 Vermont $92,052

Texas $91,480 Maine $91,443 Arizona $91,387 Ohio $91,321 Georgia $90,458 Indiana $90,027 Wyoming $89,942 Utah $89,811

Iowa $89,755 Kansas $89,304 Louisiana $89,173 North Carolina $89,126 Missouri $89,108 Florida $88,742 Montana $88,545 Nebraska $88,357

Kentucky $88,254 South Carolina $87,879 Tennessee $87,644 Idaho $87,551 New Mexico $86,866 Oklahoma $86,716 Alabama $86,163 South Dakota $85,234

Arkansas $84,728 West Virginia $84,456 Mississippi $83,640

Top Paying Cities for Content Development

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:

Ivanhoe: $86,857
Lambsburg: $87,041
Laurel Fork: $87,139

Ivanhoe, VA $86,857

Lambsburg, VA $87,041

Laurel Fork, VA $87,139

Marion, VA $86,404

Max Meadows, VA $86,994

Meadowview, VA $85,625

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $86,319

Rocky Gap, VA $86,367

Ruther Glen, VA $91,105

Sealston, VA $93,462

Sharps, VA $90,705

Spotsylvania, VA $91,957

Sparta, VA $91,475

Stafford, VA $96,161

Stratford, VA $92,479

Tappahannock, VA $91,266

Thornburg, VA $92,259

Unionville, VA $90,762

Village, VA $91,151

Warsaw, VA $91,475

Weems, VA $89,680

Sandy Point, VA $91,594

White Stone, VA $89,430

Wicomico Church, VA $90,082

Woodford, VA $91,883

Zacata, VA $92,193

Winchester, VA $91,760

Bentonville, VA $90,973

Berryville, VA $93,083

Boyce, VA $93,253

Brucetown, VA $91,821

Chester Gap, VA $92,710

Clear Brook, VA $91,359

Cross Junction, VA $88,396

Fishers Hill, VA $89,666

Flint Hill, VA $92,207

Front Royal, VA $92,261

Gore, VA $88,891

Hume, VA $93,454

Huntly, VA $92,362

Strasburg, VA $89,317

Linden, VA $93,681

Markham, VA $93,660

Maurertown, VA $88,102

Middletown, VA $91,061

Millwood, VA $93,087

Rileyville, VA $89,954

Earlysville, VA $88,636

Esmont, VA $87,816

Faber, VA $87,427

Fishersville, VA $88,241

Free Union, VA $88,489

Gordonsville, VA $89,417

Greenwood, VA $88,134

Ivy, VA $88,673

Keene, VA $88,171

Keswick, VA $88,849

Locust Dale, VA $89,817

Lovingston, VA $86,489

Lyndhurst, VA $87,141

Montpelier Station, VA $89,439

Nellysford, VA $87,242

North Garden, VA $88,084

Orange, VA $90,314

Palmyra, VA $88,887

Piney River, VA $86,087

Quinque, VA $88,862

Roseland, VA $86,418

Ruckersville, VA $88,825

Schuyler, VA $87,507

Shipman, VA $86,476

Somerset, VA $89,442

Stanardsville, VA $88,566

Troy, VA $88,985

Tyro, VA $86,653

Waynesboro, VA $88,375

White Hall, VA $88,534

Woodberry Forest, VA $89,788

Achilles, VA $88,424

Amelia Court House, VA $90,065

Ark, VA $88,987

Arvonia, VA $88,197

Ashland, VA $90,942

Aylett, VA $90,985

Barhamsville, VA $89,675

Beaumont, VA $90,044

Beaverdam, VA $90,934

Bena, VA $88,398

Bohannon, VA $88,760

Bremo Bluff, VA $88,770

Bruington, VA $90,803

Bumpass, VA $90,797

Cardinal, VA $88,800

Cartersville, VA $89,504

Charles City, VA $90,236

Christchurch, VA $89,500

Church View, VA $89,707

Cobbs Creek, VA $89,047

Columbia, VA $89,272

Crozier, VA $90,645

Cumberland, VA $88,775

Deltaville, VA $89,120

Diggs, VA $88,795

Redwood, VA $86,416

Rich Creek, VA $86,710

Ridgeway, VA $87,314

Riner, VA $86,702

Ripplemead, VA $86,476

Rocky Mount, VA $86,494

Salem, VA $86,072

Sandy Level, VA $86,678

Shawsville, VA $86,337

Spencer, VA $87,294

Staffordsville, VA $86,858

Stanleytown, VA $87,458

Stuart, VA $87,270

Thaxton, VA $86,234

Troutville, VA $86,201

Union Hall, VA $86,509

Vesta, VA $87,160

Villamont, VA $86,191

Vinton, VA $86,029

Wirtz, VA $86,242

Woolwine, VA $87,099

Bristol, VA $83,907

Abingdon, VA $85,152

Andover, VA $84,898

Appalachia, VA $84,898

Bee, VA $85,947

Ben Hur, VA $85,250

Big Stone Gap, VA $84,141

Birchleaf, VA $86,032

Blackwater, VA $84,246

Castlewood, VA $84,492

Cleveland, VA $85,518

Clinchco, VA $85,956

Clintwood, VA $85,859

Coeburn, VA $85,040

Damascus, VA $85,819

Dante, VA $85,523

Davenport, VA $86,115

Dryden, VA $84,417

Duffield, VA $83,703

Dungannon, VA $84,007

East Stone Gap, VA $84,319

Ewing, VA $86,328

Fort Blackmore, VA $83,470

Gate City, VA $82,900

Haysi, VA $86,449

Hiltons, VA $83,096

Honaker, VA $85,996

Jonesville, VA $85,458

Keokee, VA $84,667

Lebanon, VA $85,186

Mc Clure, VA $85,540

Mendota, VA $83,933

Nickelsville, VA $83,582

Nora, VA $85,315

Norton, VA $84,989

Pennington Gap, VA $84,646

Pound, VA $85,341

Rosedale, VA $85,901

Rose Hill, VA $86,177

Saint Charles, VA $85,143

Saint Paul, VA $85,031

Weber City, VA $82,646

Whitetop, VA $86,155

Wise, VA $85,217

Pulaski, VA $87,080

Atkins, VA $86,345

Austinville, VA $87,042

Barren Springs, VA $87,116

Bastian, VA $86,357

Bland, VA $86,559

Broadford, VA $86,267

Cana, VA $87,175

Ceres, VA $86,274

Chilhowie, VA $86,245

Cripple Creek, VA $86,635

Crockett, VA $86,615

Draper, VA $87,008

Dugspur, VA $87,071

Elk Creek, VA $86,574

Emory, VA $86,001

Fancy Gap, VA $87,100

Fries, VA $86,865

Galax, VA $87,007

Glade Spring, VA $85,831

Rural Retreat, VA $86,505

Saltville, VA $86,283

Speedwell, VA $86,561

Sugar Grove, VA $86,365

Tannersville, VA $86,215

Troutdale, VA $86,304

Willis, VA $87,025

Woodlawn, VA $87,060

Wytheville, VA $86,815

Staunton, VA $88,268

Augusta Springs, VA $87,895

Bacova, VA $87,482

Blue Grass, VA $87,517

Brownsburg, VA $86,994

Buena Vista, VA $86,282

Churchville, VA $88,514

Clifton Forge, VA $87,187

Covington, VA $86,714

Craigsville, VA $87,904

Crimora, VA $88,605

Deerfield, VA $87,974

Doe Hill, VA $87,899

Fairfield, VA $86,866

Fort Defiance, VA $88,670

Glen Wilton, VA $86,856

Goshen, VA $87,526

Greenville, VA $87,472

Grottoes, VA $88,686

Head Waters, VA $88,044

Hot Springs, VA $87,238

Iron Gate, VA $87,336

Lexington, VA $87,019

Low Moor, VA $87,132

Mc Dowell, VA $87,933

Middlebrook, VA $87,493

Millboro, VA $87,562

Mint Spring, VA $87,933

Montebello, VA $86,696

Monterey, VA $87,680

Mount Sidney, VA $88,709

Mustoe, VA $87,825

New Hope, VA $88,657

Port Republic, VA $88,639

Raphine, VA $87,100

Rockbridge Baths, VA $87,186

Selma, VA $87,218

Steeles Tavern, VA $87,279

Stuarts Draft, VA $87,605

Swoope, VA $88,112

Verona, VA $88,710

Vesuvius, VA $86,501

Warm Springs, VA $87,509

West Augusta, VA $88,165

Weyers Cave, VA $88,730

Williamsville, VA $87,982

Lynchburg, VA $84,990

Altavista, VA $85,797

Alton, VA $87,672

Amherst, VA $85,568

Appomattox, VA $85,722

Bedford, VA $86,245

Big Island, VA $85,772

Blairs, VA $87,651

Brookneal, VA $86,136

Buffalo Junction, VA $87,949

Callands, VA $87,227

Chatham, VA $87,298

Clifford, VA $85,698

Clover, VA $87,458

Cluster Springs, VA $87,945

Coleman Falls, VA $85,342

Concord, VA $85,107

Crystal Hill, VA $87,323

Danville, VA $87,720

Hillsville, VA $87,175

Carson, VA $90,534

Hiwassee, VA $86,889

Independence, VA $86,587

Annandale, VA $103,026

Burke, VA $102,060

Dumfries, VA $99,072

Dunn Loring, VA $103,158

Fairfax, VA $101,617

Fairfax Station, VA $101,341

Falls Church, VA $103,248

Fort Belvoir, VA $102,000

Great Falls, VA $101,621

Greenway, VA $103,246

Lorton, VA $101,424

Merrifield, VA $102,921

Mc Lean, VA $103,237

West Mclean, VA $103,246

Mount Vernon, VA $102,382

Newington, VA $102,147

Dry Fork, VA $87,481

Brooke, VA $95,463

Evington, VA $85,462

Forest, VA $85,295

Gladstone, VA $85,796

Gladys, VA $85,798

Glasgow, VA $86,346

Goode, VA $85,577

Gretna, VA $86,677

Halifax, VA $87,646

Howardsville, VA $87,506

Hurt, VA $86,192

Java, VA $87,198

Ararat, VA $87,154

Axton, VA $87,423

Bassett, VA $87,360

Belspring, VA $86,906

Bent Mountain, VA $86,169

Blacksburg, VA $86,496

Blue Ridge, VA $86,140

Boones Mill, VA $86,108

Buchanan, VA $86,431

Callaway, VA $86,333

Christiansburg, VA $86,505

Cascade, VA $87,347

Catawba, VA $86,284

Check, VA $86,467

Claudville, VA $87,102

Cloverdale, VA $85,980

Collinsville, VA $87,650

Copper Hill, VA $86,353

Critz, VA $87,242

Daleville, VA $86,068

Dublin, VA $86,952

Eagle Rock, VA $86,680

Eggleston, VA $86,778

Elliston, VA $86,265

Ferrum, VA $86,816

Fieldale, VA $87,525

Fincastle, VA $86,336

Floyd, VA $86,823

Glade Hill, VA $86,436

Glen Lyn, VA $86,501

Goodview, VA $86,131

Hardy, VA $86,095

Henry, VA $86,947

Huddleston, VA $86,415

Keeling, VA $87,564

Chester, VA $90,960

Chesterfield, VA $90,905

Church Road, VA $90,606

Colonial Heights, VA $90,997

Courtland, VA $88,810

Dendron, VA $89,077

Dewitt, VA $90,315

Dinwiddie, VA $90,562

Disputanta, VA $90,636

Dolphin, VA $89,323

Drewryville, VA $88,616

Ebony, VA $88,005

Elberon, VA $88,710

Emporia, VA $88,816

Ford, VA $90,395

Franklin, VA $88,537

Freeman, VA $89,304

Gasburg, VA $88,194

Hopewell, VA $90,810

Ivor, VA $88,680

Jarratt, VA $89,583

Lawrenceville, VA $88,992

Mc Kenney, VA $90,079

Meredithville, VA $88,864

Newsoms, VA $88,245

Prince George, VA $90,895

Rawlings, VA $89,732

Sedley, VA $88,929

Skippers, VA $88,461

Spring Grove, VA $89,559

Stony Creek, VA $90,074

Surry, VA $88,492

Sussex, VA $89,872

Sutherland, VA $90,819

Valentines, VA $88,277

Wakefield, VA $89,043

Warfield, VA $89,805

Waverly, VA $89,743

White Plains, VA $88,228

Wilsons, VA $90,127

Yale, VA $89,508

Zuni, VA $88,645

Claremont, VA $89,679

Farmville, VA $87,997

Baskerville, VA $87,853

Indian Valley, VA $86,949

Mc Coy, VA $86,761

Martinsville, VA $87,506

Meadows Of Dan, VA $87,182

Moneta, VA $86,273

Montvale, VA $86,272

Narrows, VA $86,762

Newbern, VA $86,838

New Castle, VA $86,341

Newport, VA $86,538

New River, VA $87,077

Oriskany, VA $86,509

Paint Bank, VA $86,373

Parrott, VA $86,802

Patrick Springs, VA $87,341

Pearisburg, VA $86,848

Pembroke, VA $86,846

Penhook, VA $86,723

Pilot, VA $86,536

Pittsville, VA $86,680

Radford, VA $86,979

Long Island, VA $86,123

Lowry, VA $85,740

Lynch Station, VA $86,133

Madison Heights, VA $84,992

Monroe, VA $85,416

Naruna, VA $85,863

Nathalie, VA $86,902

Natural Bridge, VA $86,619

Natural Bridge Station, VA $86,246

Nelson, VA $88,079

Norwood, VA $86,125

Ringgold, VA $87,596

Rustburg, VA $85,188

Scottsburg, VA $87,765

Scottsville, VA $88,240

South Boston, VA $87,842

Spout Spring, VA $85,345

Sutherlin, VA $87,603

Sweet Briar, VA $85,243

Vernon Hill, VA $87,500

Virgilina, VA $87,870

Wingina, VA $86,635

Amonate, VA $86,443

Bandy, VA $86,254

Big Rock, VA $86,722

Bishop, VA $86,262

Bluefield, VA $86,528

Boissevain, VA $86,316

Breaks, VA $86,581

Burkes Garden, VA $86,350

Cedar Bluff, VA $86,477

Doran, VA $86,832

Falls Mills, VA $86,316

Grundy, VA $86,868

Horsepen, VA $86,296

Hurley, VA $86,421

Jewell Ridge, VA $86,477

Keen Mountain, VA $86,814

Mavisdale, VA $86,485

Maxie, VA $86,740

North Tazewell, VA $86,464

Oakwood, VA $86,863

Pilgrims Knob, VA $86,627

Pocahontas, VA $86,345

Pounding Mill, VA $86,598

Raven, VA $86,791

Red Ash, VA $86,872

Richlands, VA $86,822

Rowe, VA $86,517

Shortt Gap, VA $86,710

Swords Creek, VA $86,492

Tazewell, VA $86,328

Vansant, VA $86,494

Whitewood, VA $86,504

Wolford, VA $86,519

Boydton, VA $88,041

Bracey, VA $88,266

Brodnax, VA $88,607

Buckingham, VA $87,055

Burkeville, VA $88,402

Charlotte Court House, VA $87,136

Chase City, VA $87,587

Clarksville, VA $88,197

Crewe, VA $88,966

Cullen, VA $86,876

Dillwyn, VA $87,924

Drakes Branch, VA $87,578

Dundas, VA $88,881

Evergreen, VA $85,805

Fort Mitchell, VA $87,577

Green Bay, VA $87,915

Hampden Sydney, VA $88,130

Kenbridge, VA $88,405

Keysville, VA $87,569

La Crosse, VA $88,131

Lunenburg, VA $87,735

Meherrin, VA $87,745

Nottoway, VA $88,830

Pamplin, VA $86,586

Phenix, VA $86,194

Prospect, VA $87,130

Randolph, VA $87,278

Red House, VA $85,942

Red Oak, VA $87,700

Rice, VA $88,515

Saxe, VA $87,510

Skipwith, VA $87,762

South Hill, VA $88,098

Victoria, VA $88,045

Wylliesburg, VA $87,622

Roanoke, VA $85,919

Wachapreague, VA $89,213

Wardtown, VA $89,039

Wattsville, VA $89,296

Willis Wharf, VA $89,186

Windsor, VA $88,427

Withams, VA $89,226

Norfolk, VA $87,973

Newport News, VA $88,170

Fort Eustis, VA $88,204

Hampton, VA $88,224

Fort Monroe, VA $88,175

Poquoson, VA $88,195

Yorktown, VA $88,299

Lackey, VA $88,335

Seaford, VA $88,228

Portsmouth, VA $87,997

Fort Lee, VA $90,993

Petersburg, VA $90,993

Virginia State University, VA $90,993

Alberta, VA $89,195

Ammon, VA $90,390

Blackstone, VA $89,625

Boykins, VA $88,350

Branchville, VA $88,140

Capron, VA $88,785

Round Hill, VA $95,395

Catharpin, VA $98,969

Delaplane, VA $94,397

Ashburn, VA $99,379

Chantilly, VA $100,425

Gainesville, VA $98,164

Hamilton, VA $96,681

Lincoln, VA $96,586

Sterling, VA $100,588

Haymarket, VA $98,070

Herndon, VA $100,958

Leesburg, VA $97,818

Lovettsville, VA $95,650

Nokesville, VA $98,285

Upperville, VA $94,709

Warrenton, VA $95,054

Reston, VA $101,539

Waterford, VA $96,521

The Plains, VA $96,793

Doswell, VA $90,973

Dutton, VA $89,028

Fork Union, VA $89,043

Foster, VA $88,741

Glen Allen, VA $91,178

Gloucester, VA $88,933

Gloucester Point, VA $88,395

Goochland, VA $90,183

Grimstead, VA $88,964

Gum Spring, VA $90,183

Gwynn, VA $88,963

Hadensville, VA $90,043

Hallieford, VA $88,937

Hanover, VA $90,991

Hardyville, VA $89,201

Hartfield, VA $89,232

Hayes, VA $88,451

Henrico, VA $91,246

Hudgins, VA $88,895

Jamaica, VA $90,005

Jamestown, VA $88,654

Jetersville, VA $89,032

Kents Store, VA $89,243

King And Queen Court House, VA $90,141

King William, VA $90,608

Lanexa, VA $90,001

Lightfoot, VA $89,089

Little Plymouth, VA $90,028

Locust Hill, VA $89,500

Louisa, VA $90,168

Macon, VA $90,271

Maidens, VA $90,527

Manakin Sabot, VA $90,824

Mannboro, VA $90,233

Manquin, VA $90,873

Maryus, VA $88,407

Mascot, VA $89,763

Mathews, VA $88,793

Burgess, VA $90,332

Accomac, VA $89,142

Assawoman, VA $89,178

Atlantic, VA $89,298

Battery Park, VA $88,182

Belle Haven, VA $89,091

Birdsnest, VA $88,923

Bloxom, VA $89,279

Cape Charles, VA $88,801

Capeville, VA $88,819

Carrollton, VA $88,172

Carrsville, VA $88,574

Cheriton, VA $88,809

Chesapeake, VA $88,204

Chincoteague Island, VA $89,355

Wallops Island, VA $89,289

Craddockville, VA $89,105

Davis Wharf, VA $89,086

Eastville, VA $88,843

Exmore, VA $89,052

Franktown, VA $88,953

Greenbackville, VA $89,558

Greenbush, VA $89,302

Hacksneck, VA $89,054

Hallwood, VA $89,255

Harborton, VA $89,273

Horntown, VA $89,407

Oak Hall, VA $89,223

Isle Of Wight, VA $88,369

Jamesville, VA $89,003

Jenkins Bridge, VA $89,269

Keller, VA $89,162

Locustville, VA $89,158

Machipongo, VA $88,909

Mappsville, VA $89,235

Marionville, VA $88,908

Mears, VA $89,189

Melfa, VA $89,173

Modest Town, VA $89,404

Nassawadox, VA $89,001

Nelsonia, VA $89,410

New Church, VA $89,378

Onancock, VA $89,248

Onley, VA $89,150

Oyster, VA $88,830

Painter, VA $89,108

Parksley, VA $89,297

Pungoteague, VA $89,145

Quinby, VA $88,911

Rescue, VA $88,177

Sanford, VA $89,393

Saxis, VA $89,407

Seaview, VA $88,811

Smithfield, VA $88,273

Suffolk, VA $88,232

Tangier, VA $89,628

Tasley, VA $89,341

Temperanceville, VA $89,255

Townsend, VA $88,829

Virginia Beach, VA $89,379

Dulles, VA $101,567

Aldie, VA $98,362

Amissville, VA $93,576

Arcola, VA $99,347

Manassas, VA $99,510

Marshall, VA $94,949

Middleburg, VA $96,694

Catlett, VA $97,148

Centreville, VA $99,912

Clifton, VA $100,754

Orlean, VA $94,093

Paeonian Springs, VA $97,144

Paris, VA $94,093

Philomont, VA $96,408

Purcellville, VA $95,693

Bluemont, VA $94,413

Bristow, VA $98,739

Broad Run, VA $96,982

Calverton, VA $96,762

Casanova, VA $96,924

Rectortown, VA $94,831

Mechanicsville, VA $91,062

Midlothian, VA $90,924

Millers Tavern, VA $91,052

Mineral, VA $90,724

Moon, VA $88,832

Moseley, VA $90,621

New Canton, VA $88,658

New Kent, VA $90,564

New Point, VA $88,609

Newtown, VA $91,331

Norge, VA $89,220

North, VA $88,910

Oilville, VA $90,643

Onemo, VA $88,720

Ordinary, VA $88,527

Port Haywood, VA $88,595

Powhatan, VA $90,343

Providence Forge, VA $90,408

Quinton, VA $90,872

Rockville, VA $90,745

Ruthville, VA $90,222

Saint Stephens Church, VA $91,040

Saluda, VA $89,534

Sandston, VA $91,083

Sandy Hook, VA $90,165

Schley, VA $88,737

Severn, VA $88,454

Shacklefords, VA $89,582

State Farm, VA $90,571

Stevensville, VA $90,355

Studley, VA $91,055

Susan, VA $88,631

Toano, VA $89,500

Topping, VA $89,420

Trevilians, VA $90,112

Richmond, VA $91,270

Urbanna, VA $89,846

Wake, VA $89,285

Walkerton, VA $90,483

Ware Neck, VA $88,773

Water View, VA $89,827

West Point, VA $90,135

White Marsh, VA $88,625

Wicomico, VA $88,469

Williamsburg, VA $88,622

Woods Cross Roads, VA $88,943

Montpelier, VA $90,609

Oakton, VA $101,852

Occoquan, VA $101,102

Quantico, VA $97,742

Springfield, VA $102,758

Triangle, VA $98,449

Vienna, VA $102,757

Woodbridge, VA $100,371

Arlington, VA $103,275

Fort Myer, VA $103,277

Mattaponi, VA $89,800

Dhs, VA $103,276

Fort Valley, VA $89,286

Star Tannery, VA $88,413

Stephens City, VA $91,794

Stephenson, VA $91,855

Toms Brook, VA $89,236

White Post, VA $92,583

Woodstock, VA $88,499

Culpeper, VA $91,421

Aroda, VA $89,183

Banco, VA $89,485

Bealeton, VA $94,648

Boston, VA $91,179

Brandy Station, VA $93,024

Brightwood, VA $89,939

Castleton, VA $92,182

Elkwood, VA $92,902

Etlan, VA $89,732

Goldvein, VA $95,067

Graves Mill, VA $89,061

Haywood, VA $89,916

Hood, VA $88,500

Jeffersonton, VA $94,061

Leon, VA $90,319

Lignum, VA $92,366

Madison, VA $89,053

Midland, VA $95,591

Mitchells, VA $90,693

Oakpark, VA $89,618

Pratts, VA $89,043

Radiant, VA $89,373

Rapidan, VA $90,179

Remington, VA $93,896

Reva, VA $90,419

Richardsville, VA $93,137

Rixeyville, VA $92,896

Rochelle, VA $89,016

Somerville, VA $95,774

Sperryville, VA $90,330

Stevensburg, VA $92,550

Sumerduck, VA $93,922

Syria, VA $88,716

Viewtown, VA $92,957

Washington, VA $91,916

Wolftown, VA $88,506

Woodville, VA $91,222

Harrisonburg, VA $88,867

Basye, VA $88,157

Bergton, VA $87,885

Bridgewater, VA $88,701

Broadway, VA $88,428

Criders, VA $88,043

Dayton, VA $88,398

Edinburg, VA $88,307

Elkton, VA $88,574

Alexandria, VA $103,264

Fredericksburg, VA $93,565

Bowling Green, VA $91,749

Burr Hill, VA $91,761

Callao, VA $91,233

Caret, VA $92,321

Center Cross, VA $90,750

Champlain, VA $92,110

Coles Point, VA $92,455

Colonial Beach, VA $92,974

Corbin, VA $92,399

Dahlgren, VA $96,023

Dogue, VA $92,912

Dunnsville, VA $91,076

Edwardsville, VA $90,450

Farnham, VA $90,717

Garrisonville, VA $96,811

Hague, VA $91,786

Hartwood, VA $93,835

Haynesville, VA $91,710

Heathsville, VA $90,365

Hustle, VA $92,165

Irvington, VA $89,641

Jersey, VA $93,040

Kilmarnock, VA $89,717

King George, VA $94,492

Kinsale, VA $91,609

Ladysmith, VA $91,220

Lancaster, VA $89,937

Laneview, VA $90,155

Lively, VA $90,020

Locust Grove, VA $91,787

Loretto, VA $92,182

Lottsburg, VA $91,062

Merry Point, VA $89,796

Milford, VA $91,412

Mollusk, VA $89,828

Montross, VA $92,386

Morattico, VA $90,295

Mount Holly, VA $92,079

Ninde, VA $94,702

Nuttsville, VA $90,206

Oldhams, VA $91,535

Ophelia, VA $90,380

Partlow, VA $92,011

Port Royal, VA $92,158

Rappahannock Academy, VA $92,176

Reedville, VA $90,313

Rhoadesville, VA $90,921

Rollins Fork, VA $92,971

Fulks Run, VA $88,207

Hinton, VA $88,126

Keezletown, VA $88,555

Lacey Spring, VA $88,599

Linville, VA $88,553

Luray, VA $88,837

Mc Gaheysville, VA $88,657

Mount Crawford, VA $88,660

Mount Jackson, VA $88,370

Mount Solon, VA $88,383

New Market, VA $88,575

Orkney Springs, VA $88,180

Penn Laird, VA $88,697

Quicksburg, VA $88,458

Pleasant Valley, VA $88,649

Shenandoah, VA $88,605

Singers Glen, VA $88,548

Stanley, VA $88,612

Timberville, VA $88,590

Charlottesville, VA $88,748

Afton, VA $87,765

Arrington, VA $86,020

Barboursville, VA $89,093

Batesville, VA $88,537

Covesville, VA $87,773

Crozet, VA $88,579

Dyke, VA $88,535

Ruby, VA $96,349

Content Development Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Content Development roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 47% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Content Development positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Content Development as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Content Development

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$118,055	$57.0	25%
Financial Services	$113,333	$54.0	20%
Internet	$111,444	$54.0	18%
Pharmaceuticals	$108,611	$52.0	15%
Insurance	$103,888	$50.0	10%

Content Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Content Development'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.

$86,292

Average $94,444/year

$106,010

$7,191

Average $7,870/month

$8,834

$1,659

Average $1,816/week

$2,039

$41

Average $45/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,010	$8,834	$2,039	$51
Average	$94,444	$7,870	$1,816	$45
25th Percentile	$86,292	$7,191	$1,659	$41

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