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Course Developer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Course Developer make?
Total pay range
$75K - $132K/yr
$99K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$58K - $101K/yrBase pay
$17K - $31K/yrAdditional pay
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About our data
Last updated Apr 10, 2025152 Salaries submitted
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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Course Developer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $101,657, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $80,545 and Education with a median total pay of $68,838.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Course Developer is 2U.
Recent salaries shared by Course Developer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Course Developer
|
15+ years
$69K/yr
($69K • $0)
Fort Eustis, VA
submitted on Apr 9, 2025
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Course Developer
|
1-3 years
$86K/yr
($82K • $4K)
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jan 7, 2025
$86K/yr
$82K • $4K
Course Developer
|
1-3 years
$44K - $51K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Dec 30, 2024
$44K - $51K/yr
Course Developer
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1-3 years
$71K - $82K/yr
Phoenix, AZ
submitted on Jun 7, 2024
$71K - $82K/yr
Course Developer
|
1-3 years
$158K/yr
($144K • $14K)
Mahwah, NJ
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$158K/yr
$144K • $14K
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Human resources (HR) jobs are an essential part of many businesses and tend to grow at a similar rate as the overall labor market. As the labor market strengthens and businesses increase hiring, more recruiters and HR specialists are needed. Many HR jobs lend themselves well to remote work, which will become more common in the coming years. Smaller companies are expected to continue to shift many HR functions to agencies, rather than rely on in-house specialists, providing opportunities for employees to diversify their work. Data and technology will play an increasingly important role in HR, so digital and quantitative skills can help candidates stand out.
Frequently asked questions about Course Developer salaries
The average salary for Course Developer is $98,727 per year or $47 per hour, with top earners making up to $170,325 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $74,616 (25th percentile) to $132,111 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 152 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Course Developer employees.
The highest salary for Course Developer is $132,111 per year, $11,009 per month or $64 per hour.
The lowest salary for Course Developer is $74,616 per year, $6,218 per month or $36 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Course Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $70,225 per year (estimate) and goes up to $148,714 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.