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Business Administration Salaries

Salaries for business administration degree holders can vary greatly depending on the line of work, the size of the company or organization, and the location. The Bureau of Labor Services (BLS) provides median salary information for several business-related careers:

Chief Executive Officer (for profit org.) - $160,440
Chief Executive Office (not-for-profit org.) - $100,000

 

 

 

Marketing Manager - $118,160
Sales Manager - $110,390
Financial Manager - $110,640
Operations Manager: $107,970
Advertising and Promotions Manager - $94,720
Purchasing Manager - $94,300

 

 

Training and Development Manager - $93,830

 

Compensation and Benefits Manager - $93,410

 

Personal Financial Advisor - $92,970

Medical and Health Services Manager - $88,750
Financial Analyst - $84,780
Management Analyst - $82,920
Budget Analyst - $68,140

Accountants - $65,840

 

 

 

Loan Officer - $63,540

Insurance Underwriter - $62,600

 

Real Estate Appraiser - $53,410
Tax Collector - $53,090

 

These figures, however, are median salaries. Many CEOs see salaries well into the six figures or higher, while bonuses and stock options can significantly increase any successful business-person’s salary. Including bonuses, stock options, and other benefits, CEOs at large nonprofits such as the Museum of Modern Art and the University of Southern California earn a median salary of $418,555 (sometimes much more), while CEOs of companies listed on the Standard & Poor's 500 earn $7.6 million, according to USA Today and the Chronicle of Philanthropy..

Salaries are also greatly influenced by your degree level. According to MBA.com, recent MBA graduates reported that they earned 39% more after graduating with a master's degree. Other factors that influence salary include industry, experience, responsibility, and geographic location.

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