School Business Manager Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

School Business Manager Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a School Business Manager make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Business Manager in Washington, DC is $77,628. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,345 to $89,534, with most professionals earning between $54,161 and $100,373.

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10th Percentile School Business Manager Salary $54,161 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile School Business Manager Salary $65,345 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile School Business Manager Salary $77,628 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile School Business Manager Salary $89,534 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile School Business Manager Salary $100,373 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $65,345 10% $54,161 90% $100,373 75% $89,534 $77,628 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a School Business Manager ?

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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    Associate Bursar

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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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 School Business Manager in Washington, DC. The base salary for School Business Manager ranges from $65,345 to $89,534 with the average base salary of $77,628. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,345 to $89,534 with the average total cash compensation of $77,628.
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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