Community Business Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Community Business Director make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Business Director in the United States is $124,412 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Community Business Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,336
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,463 to $144,263
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,763
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Community Business Director Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $144,263 $12,022 $2,774 $69
Average $124,412 $10,368 $2,393 $60
25th Percentile $110,463 $9,205 $2,124 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Community Business Director Salaries

A Community Business Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Community Business Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community Business Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $107,550
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $128,774
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,381
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $161,644
  • Expert (over 8 years): $175,223
Levels Salary
Community... Level Community Business Director$107,550
Community... Level Community Business Director$128,774
Community... Level Community Business Director$125,381
Community... Level Community Business Director$161,644
VP of Com... Level Community Business Director$175,223
$107,550 0 yr
$128,774 < 2 yrs
$125,381 2-4 yrs
$161,644 5-8 yrs
$175,223 > 8 yrs
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How Do Community Business Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Community Business Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $137,749.
  • California: $137,226.
  • Massachusetts: $135,398.

Top Paying Cities for Community Business Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $156,921
  • San Francisco: $155,203
  • Oakland: $151,932

What Skills Can Increase a Community Business Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.16% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 2.31% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.16%
Accounting 2.31%
Customer Satisfaction 1.63%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Community Business Director's salary.
  • Taking Ownership: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Taking Ownership
$140,586
13%
Networking
$134,365
8%
Coaching
$131,877
6%
Project Management
$131,877
6%
Community Management
$130,633
5%
Billing
$130,633
5%
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Community Business Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Community Business Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 41% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 23% above the average. In contrast, Community Business Director positions in Business Services or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Community Business Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Community Business Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$153,027$74.023%
Healthcare$130,633$63.05%

How Education impacts a Community Business Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Community Business Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Community Business Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $123,084 and $133,966).

Community Business Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Community Business Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 17.8%
High School 17.8%
Associates 3.0%
Bachelors 40.6%
Masters 33.7%
Doctorate 5.0%
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Community Business Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Community Business Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Community Business Director

Salaries for a Community Business Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,381 in 2023 to around $102,809 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Community Business Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Community Business Director Over Time

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$103,381
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$103,771
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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Managing Director, Business Development. About the Company. Unique Executive Service company unmatched in the marketplace. Industry. Management Consulting.... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Director, Business Development. About the Company. Premier Fortune Global 500 company offering global supply chain, warehousing and specialized logi... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Board Member & Independent Director Talent Community. About the Company. Leading consumer services organization. Industry. Consumer Services. Type. Private... more

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  • Restore Hyper Wellness of Columbus

    Columbus, OH

    Restore Hyper Wellness of Columbus | Columbus, OH

    Community Director Corporate Wellness & Local Partnerships. Restore Hyper Wellness is hiring a Community Director to build B2B corporate wellness partnersh... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Managing Director, Treasury Controller, Consumer & Community Banking. About the Company. Diverse financial services firm & investment bank. Industry. Finan... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Executive Director, Business Development, Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing. About the Company. Respected manufacturing organization. Industry. Electrical/... more

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FAQ about Community Business Director

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Community Business Director?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Community Business Director roles, with salaries approximately 23% above the market median.

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