As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Business Broker in the United States is $32. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Business Broker in the US can go up to $39 and the lowest down to $25, but most earn between $28 and $35. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Business Broker in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Business Broker Salary | $25 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Business Broker Salary | $28 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Business Broker Salary | $32 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Business Broker Salary | $35 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Business Broker Salary | $39 | US | September 01, 2026 |
Business brokers, also called business transfer agents, or intermediaries, assist buyers and sellers of privately held businesses in the buying and selling process. They typically estimate the value of the business; advertise it for sale with or without disclosing its identity; handle the initial potential buyer interviews, discussions, and negotiations with prospective buyers; facilitate the progress of the due diligence investigation and generally assist with the business sale. Agency relationships in business ownership transactions involve the representation by a business broker (on behalf...
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