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Department Business Manager

Average Department Business Manager Salary

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$76,586
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$48k
MEDIAN
$77k
90%
$129k

The average salary for a Department Business Manager is $76,586 in 2025

Base Salary
$48k - $129k
Bonus
$1k - $30k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $20k
Commission
$3k - $43k
Total Pay
$45k - $142k
Based on 9,560 salary profiles (last updated Jul 03 2024)
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3.8 out of 5
(910)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Department Business Manager

Medical
78%
Dental
68%
Vision
62%
None
21%

Gender Breakdown for Department Business Managers

Female
58.1%
Male
40.9%
Prefer to self-define
0.8%
This data is based on 3,495 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Department Business Managers

What is the highest pay for Department Business Managers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Department Business Manager is $129k / year

What is the lowest pay for Department Business Managers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Department Business Manager is $48k / year

How can Department Business Managers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Department Business Manager 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 Department Business Manager that oversees more junior Department Business Managers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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