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Skills Development Specialist

Average Skills Development Specialist Salary

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$65,405
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$48k
MEDIAN
$65k
90%
$88k

The average salary for a Skills Development Specialist is $65,405 in 2025

Base Salary
$48k - $88k
Bonus
$987 - $10k
Profit Sharing
$485 - $10k
Commission
$0 - $14k
Total Pay
$45k - $89k
Based on 2,667 salary profiles (last updated Aug 07 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a Skills Development Specialist

Medical
88%
Dental
83%
Vision
77%
None
11%

Gender Breakdown for Skills Development Specialists

Female
77.4%
Male
21.6%
Prefer to self-define
0.8%
This data is based on 983 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Skills Development Specialists

What is the highest pay for Skills Development Specialists?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Skills Development Specialist is $88k / year

What is the lowest pay for Skills Development Specialists?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Skills Development Specialist is $48k / year

How can Skills Development Specialists increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Skills Development Specialist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Skills Development Specialist that oversees more junior Skills Development Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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