As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Business Broker in the US is $65,959, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,268 weekly, or $5,497 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Business Broker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Business Broker in the US vary widely, spanning from $52,307 to $80,639. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,813) and 75th percentile ($73,643), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,639 per year. This $14,830 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Sales Lead, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Business Broker often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 67 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Business Broker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Business Broker Salary $52,307 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Business Broker Salary $58,813 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Business Broker Salary $65,959 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Business Broker Salary $73,643 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Business Broker Salary $80,639 US August 01, 2026
25% $58,813 10% $52,307 90% $80,639 75% $73,643 $65,959 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Business Broker ?

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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