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Regional business manager salary

Average regional business manager salary

$124,644

$59.92 hourly rate

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

Understanding Regional Business Manager Salaries

The average salary for a Regional Business Manager is $124,644 annually. Various factors influence this figure, including geographical location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, professionals in high-demand sectors may see salaries exceeding this average, especially in states like California and New York, known for higher living costs.

Salary by State

State-specific insights reveal significant variations. For example, California often offers the highest salaries, while Texas and Florida provide competitive pay with a lower cost of living. Understanding these dynamics is essential for candidates aiming to optimize their career paths.

Factors Affecting Salary

Experience levels also play a critical role. Entry-level managers may start at lower salaries, but with increased responsibilities and proven performance, they can command significantly higher pay. Additionally, specialized industries such as technology and healthcare tend to pay more compared to traditional sectors.

Conclusion

For those considering a career as a Regional Business Manager, staying informed about salary trends is vital. Utilize resources like Zippia to explore job opportunities and salary estimates tailored to your experience and location.

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Where can a Regional Business Manager earn more?

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BNP Paribas$147,229
Integra LifeSciences$116,055

Regional business manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a regional business manager typically falls between $103,250 and $156,847.
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$124,644yearly
glassdoor[1]
$156,847yearly
comparably[2]
$142,923yearly
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$103,250yearly

Average regional business manager salary by state

The average regional business manager salary in Oregon, Washington, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average regional business manager salary states are Texas, Georgia, and Illinois.

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Highest paying states for regional business managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Oregon$155,720$74.87
2Nevada$131,795$63.36
3Washington$153,255$73.68
4Arizona$145,762$70.08
5Ohio$122,944$59.11
6New Jersey$147,990$71.15
7California$142,921$68.71
8Montana$124,670$59.94
9District of Columbia$136,870$65.80
10North Dakota$132,234$63.57
11Massachusetts$133,449$64.16
12Wisconsin$120,677$58.02
13Tennessee$119,822$57.61
14Connecticut$134,383$64.61
15Pennsylvania$127,676$61.38
16Michigan$121,961$58.64
17Minnesota$120,347$57.86
18Maine$132,170$63.54
19Vermont$131,255$63.10
20Maryland$137,648$66.18
21North Carolina$122,957$59.11
22Kentucky$117,519$56.50
23New Mexico$121,180$58.26
24Virginia$127,547$61.32
25West Virginia$120,113$57.75
26Missouri$116,024$55.78
27Nebraska$112,088$53.89
28Indiana$112,341$54.01
29Idaho$121,478$58.40
30Rhode Island$117,020$56.26
31South Dakota$109,311$52.55
32Arkansas$107,946$51.90
33New York$117,653$56.56
34Delaware$119,341$57.38
35Alabama$111,276$53.50
36Mississippi$112,749$54.21
37Alaska$110,822$53.28
38Utah$110,413$53.08
39Kansas$106,560$51.23
40Wyoming$112,722$54.19
41Iowa$107,359$51.61
42Louisiana$103,891$49.95
43Texas$105,551$50.75
44New Hampshire$110,592$53.17
45Illinois$104,331$50.16
46Colorado$107,470$51.67
47South Carolina$102,307$49.19
48Florida$107,875$51.86
49Georgia$105,473$50.71
50Oklahoma$100,948$48.53
51Hawaii$106,909$51.40

Highest paying cities for regional business managers

The highest-paying cities for regional business managers are Salem, OR, Olympia, WA, and Sacramento, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Salem, OR$156,174$75.08
2Olympia, WA$155,284$74.66
3Sacramento, CA$148,216$71.26
4Trenton, NJ$147,656$70.99
5Annapolis, MD$137,870$66.28
6Washington, DC$136,920$65.83
7Carson City, NV$135,773$65.28
8Hartford, CT$134,614$64.72
9Boston, MA$133,641$64.25
10Bismarck, ND$132,310$63.61
11Harrisburg, PA$127,437$61.27
12Richmond, VA$127,384$61.24
13Helena, MT$126,058$60.60
14Raleigh, NC$123,966$59.60
15Columbus, OH$122,488$58.89
16Lansing, MI$121,233$58.29
17Saint Paul, MN$120,439$57.90
18Charleston, WV$119,240$57.33
19Santa Fe, NM$118,552$57.00
20Frankfort, KY$117,958$56.71

Regional business manager salary details

A regional business manager's salary ranges from $94,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $164,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average regional business manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a regional business manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$164,000$13,667$79
75th Percentile$144,000$12,000$69
Average$124,644$10,387$60
25th Percentile$107,000$8,917$51
10th Percentile$94,000$7,833$45

Highest paying regional business manager jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Business Director$124,563$10,380$59.89137,880
Business Development Account Manager$99,209$8,267$47.70222,573
Business Development Sales Manager$111,309$9,276$53.51181,115
Regional Director$78,190$6,516$37.5973,300
Internet Sales Manager$84,971$7,081$40.8597,589
Business Development Manager$100,769$8,397$48.45215,309

Top companies hiring regional business managers now:

  1. Novo Nordisk jobs (9)
  2. Bechtel Corporation jobs (7)
  3. BD jobs (16)
  4. Daiichi Sankyo jobs (8)
  5. Merck jobs (7)

Which companies pay regional business managers the most?

Regional business manager salaries at BNP Paribas and Palo Alto Networks are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average regional business manager salary at companies like Pacifi and Autocar Truck are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1BNP Paribas$147,229$70.78
2Palo Alto Networks$141,350$67.96
3Pacifi$139,020$66.84
4Autocar Truck$134,532$64.68
5ViewSonic$133,567$64.21
6Bank of the West$133,529$64.20
7Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.$129,796$62.40
8BD$129,749$62.38
9The Manitowoc Company$126,964$61.04
10Thomson Reuters$124,900$60.05
11Bayer$124,744$59.97
12Abbott$124,262$59.74
13Bauer$122,544$58.92
14Eurofins$119,689$57.54
15Fidelity National Information Solutions$118,895$57.16
16Harper International$117,980$56.72
17FlatironConstruction$117,653$56.56
18East West Bank$117,547$56.51
19Unilever$116,176$55.85
20Integra LifeSciences$116,055$55.80

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$125,000$122,800$120,600$118,400$116,200$114,000
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Regional Business Manager salary by industry

The average regional business manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average regional business manager salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $130,242, the highest of any industry.
  • The average regional business manager salary in the finance industry is $124,660.
  • Regional business managers in the professional industry earn an average salary of $109,503, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for regional business managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Pharmaceutical$130,242$62.62
2Retail$124,660$59.93
3Manufacturing$117,924$56.69
4Health Care$113,155$54.40
5Professional$109,503$52.65

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Regional business manager salary trends

The average regional business manager salary has risen by $28,879 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average regional business manager earned $95,765 annually, but today, they earn $124,644 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for regional business managers over the last decade.

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Average regional business manager salary over time

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Regional business manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$125,000$59.92+4.3%
2025$119,000$57.37+1.9%
2024$117,000$56.27+2.5%
2023$114,000$54.84+2.6%
2022$111,000$53.43+3.5%

Recently added regional business manager salaries

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Smith & NephewRegional Business ManagerLos Angeles, CA06/28/2025$140,000
Smith & NephewRegional Business ManagerHouston, TX06/28/2025$140,000
Heron TherapeuticsRegional Business Manager-NortheastNew York, NY06/26/2025$205,000

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