Across 141 California nonprofits, the median total compensation for business managers is $144,875. Each organization counts once, using its most recent IRS Form 990 filing from fiscal years 2019 to 2024. Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and other reportable compensation.
Data updated July 1, 2026
Business Manager Compensation by Organization Size in California
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $18,317 | $61,408 | $136,778 | 33 |
| $1M - $5M | $103,158 | $141,080 | $245,892 | 36 |
| $5M - $25M | $118,208 | $162,770 | $266,902 | 58 |
| $25M - $100M | $171,810 | $226,069 | $388,057 | 12 |
Top Cities for Business Manager Positions in California
Cities with the most nonprofit business managers reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in California
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$130k
Business Services Mgr
Hawthorne, CA|Revenue: $45.8M|2023
$61k
Business Manager
Napa, CA|Revenue: $140k|2023
$58k
Business Manager
Napa, CA|Revenue: $124k|2022
$128k
Business Office Manager
Santa Barbara, CA|Revenue: $13M|2023
$110k
Business Office Manager
Santa Barbara, CA|Revenue: $12.2M|2022
$65k
Business Manager Through Oct
Mountain View, CA|Revenue: $9.3M|2022