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Business systems manager salary

Average business systems manager salary

$126,569

$60.85 hourly rate

Entry-level business systems manager salary
$94,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Business Systems Manager Salary

The average salary for a Business Systems Manager in the United States is $126,569 per year, translating to approximately $61 per hour. This figure serves as a benchmark for professionals in this field, revealing the financial rewards associated with expertise in systems management.

Salary Variations by State

Business Systems Manager salaries can differ significantly based on geographic location. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher compensation, reflecting the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Understanding these geographical disparities can help you make informed decisions about your career path.

Industry Impact

Additionally, the industry you choose to work in can influence your earning potential. Sectors such as technology and finance tend to pay higher salaries compared to others. For those looking to maximize their income, targeting these industries may prove beneficial.

Career Advancement

As you gain experience and skills, opportunities for advancement abound. Many Business Systems Managers move into executive roles, further increasing their earning potential. Continuous education and professional development can play a crucial role in this progression.

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PayPal$167,098
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Business systems manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a business systems manager typically falls between $99,999 and $149,056.
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$126,569yearly
glassdoor[1]
$149,056yearly
comparably[2]
$126,094yearly
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$140,869yearly
payscale[4]
$99,999yearly

Average business systems manager salary by state

The average business systems manager salary in Nevada, Utah, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average business systems manager salary states are Hawaii, Wyoming, and Minnesota.

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Highest paying states for business systems managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Nevada$152,721$73.42
2Washington$139,458$67.05
3Alaska$131,329$63.14
4Oregon$129,774$62.39
5Connecticut$135,464$65.13
6Rhode Island$124,679$59.94
7California$144,994$69.71
8Illinois$126,973$61.04
9Utah$147,448$70.89
10New Hampshire$127,799$61.44
11New Jersey$130,291$62.64
12Pennsylvania$123,801$59.52
13Idaho$123,997$59.61
14Ohio$114,461$55.03
15Massachusetts$125,814$60.49
16New York$122,610$58.95
17Michigan$115,794$55.67
18District of Columbia$121,523$58.42
19Indiana$116,310$55.92
20South Dakota$109,752$52.77
21Texas$112,105$53.90
22West Virginia$115,257$55.41
23New Mexico$111,563$53.64
24Kentucky$114,550$55.07
25Arizona$113,869$54.74
26South Carolina$116,063$55.80
27Montana$110,911$53.32
28Delaware$114,871$55.23
29Missouri$112,798$54.23
30Vermont$113,071$54.36
31Maine$114,953$55.27
32North Dakota$107,066$51.47
33North Carolina$108,797$52.31
34Maryland$119,306$57.36
35Iowa$109,431$52.61
36Tennessee$107,421$51.64
37Wisconsin$106,244$51.08
38Nebraska$103,708$49.86
39Arkansas$104,567$50.27
40Virginia$108,467$52.15
41Minnesota$96,489$46.39
42Colorado$110,970$53.35
43Louisiana$108,839$52.33
44Georgia$104,547$50.26
45Wyoming$99,095$47.64
46Kansas$95,728$46.02
47Mississippi$102,820$49.43
48Florida$95,863$46.09
49Alabama$100,902$48.51
50Oklahoma$96,179$46.24
51Hawaii$100,666$48.40

Highest paying cities for business systems managers

The highest-paying cities for business systems managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Chicago, IL.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$153,897$73.99
2Seattle, WA$140,709$67.65
3Chicago, IL$127,201$61.15
4Boston, MA$125,895$60.53
5New York, NY$122,830$59.05
6Washington, DC$121,552$58.44
7El Paso, TX$116,878$56.19
8Charleston, SC$115,576$55.57
9Saint Louis, MO$114,216$54.91
10Tempe, AZ$113,815$54.72
11Denver, CO$110,714$53.23
12Cedar Rapids, IA$110,008$52.89
13Sioux Falls, SD$109,757$52.77
14Raleigh, NC$109,358$52.58
15Atlanta, GA$104,637$50.31
16Minneapolis, MN$96,484$46.39
17Fort Lauderdale, FL$90,013$43.28

Business systems manager salary details

A business systems manager's salary ranges from $94,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $169,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average business systems manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a business systems manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$169,000$14,083$81
75th Percentile$147,000$12,250$71
Average$126,569$10,547$61
25th Percentile$108,000$9,000$52
10th Percentile$94,000$7,833$45

Highest paying business systems manager jobs

The highest paying types of business systems managers are information systems manager, senior business manager, and information technology systems manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Manager$58,651$4,888$28.201,236,194
Application Manager$122,748$10,229$59.01125,760
Business Operations Analyst$63,423$5,285$30.49208,754
Data Manager$108,359$9,030$52.10147,574
Integration Manager$118,075$9,840$56.77183,124
Project Manager$91,578$7,632$44.03167,116

Top companies hiring business systems managers now:

  1. PayPal jobs (11)
  2. eBay jobs (10)
  3. Cisco jobs (40)
  4. Extreme Networks jobs (9)
  5. Starbucks jobs (8)

Which companies pay business systems managers the most?

Business systems manager salaries at PayPal and Google are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average business systems manager salary at companies like eBay and Pure Storage are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1PayPal$167,098$80.34
2Google$166,127$79.87
3eBay$165,900$79.76
4Pure Storage$160,883$77.35
5Uber Technologies$158,269$76.09
6Cepheid$156,441$75.21
7Varian Medical Systems$150,133$72.18
8Pharmacyclics$146,659$70.51
9Sony Interactive Entertainment America$145,033$69.73
10Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors$144,799$69.61
11Cisco$144,757$69.59
12Extreme Networks$144,088$69.27
13Valero Energy$142,524$68.52
14Starbucks$141,929$68.24
15Corning Incorporated$141,845$68.19
16Amd$141,189$67.88
17Moody's$140,437$67.52
18Clif Bar & Company$140,419$67.51
19Constant Contact$139,041$66.85
20Trianz$138,890$66.77

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$125,000$123,600$122,200$120,800$119,400$118,000
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Business Systems Manager salary by industry

The average business systems manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average business systems manager salary in the media industry is $137,719, the highest of any industry.
  • The average business systems manager salary in the finance industry is $126,588.
  • Business systems managers in the finance industry earn an average salary of $116,975, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for business systems managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Media$137,719$66.21
2Retail$126,588$60.86
3Manufacturing$124,314$59.77
4Technology$123,519$59.38
5Finance$116,975$56.24

High paying business systems manager jobs

Business systems manager salary trends

The average business systems manager salary has risen by $27,751 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average business systems manager earned $98,818 annually, but today, they earn $126,569 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for business systems managers over the last decade.

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Average business systems manager salary over time

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Business systems manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$127,000$60.85+3.2%
2025$123,000$58.92+2.6%
2024$119,000$57.38+2.3%
2023$117,000$56.05+2.5%
2022$114,000$54.67+3.1%

Recently added business systems manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Citizens Financial GroupCredit Card Business Systems ManagerJohnston, RI06/27/2025$117,667
ZscalerStaff Business Systems, Product MGR (Govcloud)San Jose, CA06/26/2025$122,500
CitizensCredit Card Business Systems ManagerJohnston, RI06/26/2025$117,667
Autozone, Inc.Business Systems Product ManagerElk Grove, CA06/25/2025$107,000
Monster Beverage 1990 CorporationBusiness Systems ManagerNorwalk, CA06/25/2025$93,000
GnwBusiness Systems Manager, InvestmentsStamford, CT06/20/2025$120,800
Manatee County GovernmentBusiness System Support ManagerBradenton, FL06/18/2025$89,761
Prescott'sBusiness Systems ManagerMonument, CO06/07/2025$160,000
InceedERP Business Systems ManagerLakewood, CO05/26/2025$140,000
VuoriBusiness Systems Analysis Manager D365, Finance & AccountingCarlsbad, CA05/26/2025$160,000

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