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International business manager salary

Average international business manager salary

$79,283

$38.12 hourly rate

Entry-level international business manager salary
$45,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average International Business Manager Salary

The average salary for an International Business Manager in the United States is approximately $79,283 per year, equating to about $38 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions may start around $55,000, while seasoned managers can earn upwards of $100,000 annually. Professionals with advanced degrees or specialized skills often command higher salaries.

Highest Paying States

States like California, New York, and Texas consistently offer the highest salaries for this role. Understanding regional differences can help job seekers target their search effectively.

Salary Estimates from Across the Web

Various salary surveys indicate a range of compensation for International Business Managers, reflecting the diverse industry needs and economic conditions. This variability highlights the importance of thorough research when considering career opportunities in this field.

Conclusion

As global markets evolve, the demand for skilled International Business Managers continues to grow. Keeping abreast of salary trends and regional opportunities is essential for professionals aiming to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

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Where can an International Business Manager earn more?

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TBWA Worldwide$146,527
Dunkin Brands$52,789

International business manager salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level international business manager$58,900$28.30
Mid-level international business manager$62,900$30.22
Senior-level international business manager$143,000$68.75

International business manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for an international business manager typically falls between $79,000 and $162,321.
zippia
$79,283yearly
glassdoor[1]
$162,321yearly
Salary.com[2]
$97,538yearly
payscale[3]
$79,000yearly

Average international business manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for international business managers are Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Maryland. The lowest average international business manager salary states are Georgia, Alabama, and Hawaii.

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Highest paying states for international business managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maryland$104,240$50.12
2District of Columbia$103,022$49.53
3Washington$103,262$49.65
4Ohio$93,921$45.15
5New Hampshire$88,737$42.66
6Michigan$94,385$45.38
7Rhode Island$118,022$56.74
8New Jersey$112,763$54.21
9California$97,523$46.89
10Vermont$87,444$42.04
11Massachusetts$97,534$46.89
12Maine$86,661$41.66
13Connecticut$97,931$47.08
14Wisconsin$83,262$40.03
15Virginia$95,278$45.81
16Minnesota$83,126$39.96
17Pennsylvania$80,946$38.92
18New York$90,473$43.50
19Illinois$87,910$42.26
20Nevada$80,908$38.90
21Alaska$80,685$38.79
22Delaware$92,283$44.37
23North Carolina$85,028$40.88
24West Virginia$80,282$38.60
25Utah$73,088$35.14
26Arizona$87,090$41.87
27Oregon$82,879$39.85
28Missouri$75,379$36.24
29South Carolina$78,249$37.62
30Idaho$81,041$38.96
31Montana$67,785$32.59
32Iowa$68,308$32.84
33Arkansas$61,803$29.71
34Tennessee$62,557$30.08
35North Dakota$74,873$36.00
36Hawaii$56,599$27.21
37Indiana$64,517$31.02
38Colorado$73,469$35.32
39Kentucky$62,704$30.15
40South Dakota$61,174$29.41
41Wyoming$60,603$29.14
42New Mexico$65,096$31.30
43Nebraska$55,451$26.66
44Mississippi$62,879$30.23
45Florida$66,370$31.91
46Texas$62,171$29.89
47Louisiana$58,654$28.20
48Kansas$54,669$26.28
49Alabama$57,127$27.46
50Georgia$58,212$27.99
51Oklahoma$54,230$26.07
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Highest paying cities for international business managers

The highest-paying cities for international business managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$108,233$52.04
2Seattle, WA$104,776$50.37
3Washington, DC$103,621$49.82
4Canton, OH$98,321$47.27
5Boston, MA$97,778$47.01
6Grand Rapids, MI$92,658$44.55
7New York, NY$90,557$43.54
8Chicago, IL$89,089$42.83
9Lakeville, MN$82,458$39.64
10Denver, CO$73,161$35.17
11Tampa, FL$67,089$32.25
12Houston, TX$62,878$30.23
13Valdosta, GA$58,016$27.89
14Birmingham, AL$56,432$27.13
15Guaynabo, PR$47,986$23.07

International business manager salary details

An international business manager's salary ranges from $45,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $136,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average international business manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an international business manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$136,000$11,333$65
75th Percentile$105,000$8,750$50
Average$79,283$6,607$38
25th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28
10th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22

Highest paying international business manager jobs

The highest paying types of international business managers are senior business manager, senior business development manager, and regional business manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Manager, Strategy$109,831$9,153$52.80148,326
Product Manager$111,729$9,311$53.72125,678
Market Manager$88,058$7,338$42.34177,886
Brand Manager$97,789$8,149$47.01127,429
Web Manager$82,696$6,891$39.76107,495
Business Development And Marketing Manager$75,369$6,281$36.23182,239

Top companies hiring international business managers now:

  1. TBWA Worldwide jobs (3)
  2. Motorola Solutions jobs (2)
  3. Northrop Grumman jobs (2)
  4. Netflix jobs (2)
  5. Standard Chartered jobs (3)

Which companies pay international business managers the most?

International business manager salaries at TBWA Worldwide and Koch Industries are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average international business manager salary at companies like Netflix and Wellex are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1TBWA Worldwide$146,527$70.45
2Koch Industries$131,186$63.07
3Netflix$112,760$54.21
4Wellex$91,150$43.82
5Ascena Retail Group$82,404$39.62
6SkillNet Solutions$76,648$36.85
7Warner Bros.$72,733$34.97
8Art Incorporated$72,559$34.88
9Supply Chain Solutions$63,354$30.46
10Data Connect Inc$62,259$29.93
11Meat & Livestock Australia$62,244$29.93
12BioHorizons$61,454$29.55
13Republic Steel$56,927$27.37
14National Basketball Association$53,723$25.83
15Dunkin Brands$52,789$25.38

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$81,000$79,400$77,800$76,200$74,600$73,000
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International Business Manager salary by industry

The average international business manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average international business manager salary in the finance industry is $89,214, the highest of any industry.
  • The average international business manager salary in the finance industry is $72,862.
  • International business managers in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $52,781, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for international business managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$89,214$42.89
2Manufacturing$72,862$35.03
3Technology$65,933$31.70
4Real Estate$62,072$29.84
5Hospitality$52,781$25.38

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International business manager salary trends

The average international business manager salary has risen by $14,588 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average international business manager earned $64,695 annually, but today, they earn $79,283 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for international business managers over the last decade.

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Average international business manager salary over time

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International business manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$79,300$38.12+3.7%
2025$76,300$36.69+1.9%
2024$74,900$36.00+1.5%
2023$73,700$35.45+0.8%
2022$73,200$35.17+1.9%

Recently added international business manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Balsam Brands, Inc.International Business ManagementRedwood City, CA04/28/2025$99,000
Booz Allen HamiltonInternational Policy SMEChantilly, VA03/30/2025$96,600
Balsam Brands, Inc.International Business ManagementRedwood City, CA03/27/2025$99,000
Mediacharge GmbHInternational SEA ManagerPage, AZ02/18/2025$62,610
Altera CorporationInternational Trade ManagerSan Jose, CA02/13/2025$136,600
Capital OneBusiness Manager, International Strategy and Operations-Capital ONE Shopping (Remote-Eligible)McLean, VA01/26/2025$144,000
JLP Insights & Media WebsiteInternational OpportunitiesEvesham, NJ12/16/2024$30,533
Capital OneBusiness Manager, International Strategy and Operations-Capital ONE Shopping (Remote-Eligible)McLean, VA12/15/2024$163,300
Working at Capital OneBusiness Manager, International Strategy and Operations-Capital ONE Shopping (Remote-Eligible)McLean, VA12/15/2024$163,300
CBIZ, Inc.Manager | International Trade AccountingWashington, DC11/21/2024$110,000

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