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Business Salaries (2025)

Explore salary data for 35 Business careers. Compare pay ranges from entry-level to senior positions.

$88,566
Avg Median
$185,000
Highest
$36,000
Lowest

CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

CFOs oversee all financial activities of an organization.

Entry: $130,000 — Senior: $320,000
$185,000
$89/hr

Marketing Manager

Marketing managers develop and execute marketing strategies.

Entry: $85,000 — Senior: $200,000
$140,040
$67/hr

Purchasing Manager

Purchasing managers oversee procurement of goods and services.

Entry: $87,000 — Senior: $190,000
$131,000
$63/hr

Investment Banker

Investment bankers help companies raise capital and execute deals.

Entry: $85,000 — Senior: $250,000
$130,000
$63/hr

Human Resources Manager

HR managers oversee recruiting, benefits, and employee relations.

Entry: $80,000 — Senior: $180,000
$126,230
$61/hr

Controller

Controllers oversee accounting operations for organizations.

Entry: $78,000 — Senior: $170,000
$115,000
$55/hr

Actuary

Actuaries analyze financial risk using math and statistics.

Entry: $75,000 — Senior: $175,000
$113,990
$55/hr

Economist

Economists study how resources are produced and distributed.

Entry: $75,000 — Senior: $170,000
$113,000
$54/hr

Risk Manager

Risk managers identify and mitigate organizational risks.

Entry: $75,000 — Senior: $170,000
$113,000
$54/hr

Hedge Fund Analyst

Hedge fund analysts research investments for funds.

Entry: $72,000 — Senior: $200,000
$110,000
$53/hr

Venture Capital Analyst

VC analysts evaluate startup investment opportunities.

Entry: $70,000 — Senior: $175,000
$105,000
$50/hr

Operations Manager

Operations managers oversee daily business operations.

Entry: $65,000 — Senior: $155,000
$100,780
$48/hr

Supply Chain Manager

Supply chain managers coordinate production, logistics, and distribution.

Entry: $62,000 — Senior: $145,000
$96,310
$46/hr

Financial Analyst

Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities and financial performance.

Entry: $60,000 — Senior: $145,000
$96,220
$46/hr

Project Manager

Project managers plan and execute projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

Entry: $62,000 — Senior: $140,000
$95,000
$46/hr

Financial Advisor

Financial advisors help clients manage investments and plan finances.

Entry: $55,000 — Senior: $160,000
$94,170
$45/hr

Wealth Manager

Wealth managers provide comprehensive financial planning to affluent clients.

Entry: $62,000 — Senior: $160,000
$94,000
$45/hr

Budget Analyst

Budget analysts help organizations plan and allocate budgets.

Entry: $54,000 — Senior: $120,000
$82,000
$39/hr

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CPAs prepare taxes and financial statements for individuals and businesses.

Entry: $52,000 — Senior: $120,000
$79,000
$38/hr

Accountant

Accountants prepare and examine financial records.

Entry: $50,000 — Senior: $115,000
$77,250
$37/hr

Auditor

Auditors examine financial records for accuracy and compliance.

Entry: $50,000 — Senior: $115,000
$76,000
$37/hr

Insurance Underwriter

Insurance underwriters evaluate and price insurance policies.

Entry: $50,000 — Senior: $115,000
$76,000
$37/hr

Tax Accountant

Tax accountants prepare and file tax returns for clients.

Entry: $48,000 — Senior: $110,000
$73,000
$35/hr

Credit Analyst

Credit analysts assess the creditworthiness of loan applicants.

Entry: $48,000 — Senior: $110,000
$73,000
$35/hr

Mortgage Broker

Mortgage brokers connect borrowers with lenders for home loans.

Entry: $42,000 — Senior: $115,000
$67,000
$32/hr

Loan Officer

Loan officers evaluate and authorize mortgage and other loan applications.

Entry: $42,000 — Senior: $110,000
$65,740
$32/hr

Benefits Administrator

Benefits administrators manage employee benefits programs.

Entry: $42,000 — Senior: $90,000
$62,000
$30/hr

Property Manager

Property managers oversee rental properties on behalf of owners.

Entry: $40,000 — Senior: $92,000
$60,000
$29/hr

Insurance Agent

Insurance agents sell life, health, and property insurance.

Entry: $36,000 — Senior: $95,000
$56,780
$27/hr

Payroll Specialist

Payroll specialists process employee compensation and benefits.

Entry: $38,000 — Senior: $78,000
$55,000
$26/hr

Auctioneer

Auctioneers conduct sales at auction events.

Entry: $32,000 — Senior: $110,000
$55,000
$26/hr

Real Estate Agent

Real estate agents help clients buy, sell, and rent properties.

Entry: $30,000 — Senior: $110,000
$54,300
$26/hr

Leasing Agent

Leasing agents help landlords find tenants for rental properties.

Entry: $32,000 — Senior: $72,000
$48,000
$23/hr

Bookkeeper

Bookkeepers maintain financial records for businesses.

Entry: $32,000 — Senior: $64,000
$45,000
$22/hr

Bank Teller

Bank tellers process customer transactions at financial institutions.

Entry: $26,000 — Senior: $50,000
$36,000
$17/hr

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