As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of School Business Manager in the United States is $34. While Salary.com is seeing that School Business Manager salary in the US can go up to $40 or down to $22, but most earn between $28 and $37. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of School Business Manager in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile School Business Manager Salary | $22 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile School Business Manager Salary | $28 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile School Business Manager Salary | $34 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile School Business Manager Salary | $37 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile School Business Manager Salary | $40 | US | August 01, 2026 |
A school business manager (SBM), sometimes known as a bursar, is a senior member of non-teaching staff responsible for managing non-teaching activity in a school. This position exists in schools in the United Kingdom, but not in most public schools in the United States. They oversee the business management of schools – all the administrative and logistical aspects of running a school so that these are done in the most effective and efficient way possible. Through this, they free up the school’s headteacher to focus on leading teaching and learning. Although generally not in possession of Qual...
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5 + years experience
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
| Job Title | Experience | EDUCATION | Salary Compared to This Job |
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| Job Title Associate Bursar | Experience 5 + | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
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Includes base and short-term incentives
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