How much does a Business Unit Manager make hourly?

As of May 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Business Unit Manager in the United States is $72. While Salary.com is seeing that Business Unit Manager salary in the US can go up to $88 or down to $53, but most earn between $62 and $81. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Business Unit Manager in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Business Unit Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Business Unit Manager Salary $53 US May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Business Unit Manager Salary $62 US May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Business Unit Manager Salary $72 US May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Business Unit Manager Salary $81 US May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Business Unit Manager Salary $88 US May 01, 2025
25% $62 10% $53 90% $88 75% $81 $72 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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72

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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87
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Business Unit Manager in the United States. The average hourly rate for Business Unit Manager ranges from $62 to $81 with the average hourly pay of $72. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $74 to $101 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $87.

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