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Business owner salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Business Owner make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.51
Average $19.51
Low $8.57
High $44.41

The average salary for a business owner is $19.51 per hour in the United States and $110 profit sharing per year.488 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Business Owner job openings in United States

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Data Owner, Sr. Associate - Bu...
JPMorganChase3.9out of 5 stars.
Columbus, OH
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Business Owner in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Physical Therapy
 
$375,000per year
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Spirit Halloween
 
$232,500per year
Spencer's
 
$232,500per year
MAERSK
 
$216,351per year
Erie Insurance Group
 
$205,000per year
INTEGRITY SERVICES
 
$200,000per year

Highest paying cities for Business Owners near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $22.40 per hour
  2. Dayton, OH
    $21.66 per hour
  3. Houston, TX
    $20.82 per hour
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $16.50 per hour
  5. New York, NY
    $16.03 per hour

Where can a Business Owner earn more?

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