Chief Business Officer Salary in the United States

Chief Business Officer Salary

How much does a Chief Business Officer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Business Officer in the United States is $180,003. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $143,550 to a high of $217,116, with most professionals earning between $160,922 and $199,429.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Business Officer Salary $143,550 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Business Officer Salary $160,922 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Business Officer Salary $180,003 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Business Officer Salary $199,429 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Business Officer Salary $217,116 US March 01, 2025
25% $160,922 10% $143,550 90% $217,116 75% $199,429 $180,003 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Business Officer ?

Chief business officer (CBO) is the position of the top operating executive of growing commercial companies or an academic/research institution (such as a university, college, institute, or teaching hospital). In the commercial space, CBO shows leadership in deal making experience with a clear record of results and ultimate transactional responsibility. In higher education, the titles of vice president, associate dean, assistant dean, and director are also used for the role of the chief business officer...

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Business Officer in the United States. The base salary for Chief Business Officer ranges from $160,922 to $199,429 with the average base salary of $180,003. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $184,303 to $244,883 with the average total cash compensation of $212,746.

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