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Small Business Owner / Operator Salary

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Updated: 11 May 2013

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Managing Principal Salary, Operator Salary

Also known as:

Salon Owner Salary

Small Business Owner / Operator 2013 Total Pay (?

XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.

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$27,122 - $157,929

(Median)

27K

43K

69K

100K

160K

MEDIAN: $68,736

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$60K	$120K	$180K
Salary	$26,660 - $154,380
Bonus	$0.00 - $15,142
Profit Sharing	$102.13 - $97,871
Commission	$0.00 - $55,752
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$27,122 - $157,929
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 11 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 472

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Small Business Owner / Operator Tasks

Hire, train, and supervise store employee team.
Ensure compliance with licensing, taxation, and insurance regulations and completion of required paperwork.
Develop and execute store’s business and marketing plans and manage store finances.
Oversee acquisition of store merchandise, communication with suppliers, and design displays.

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Companies and Industries for Small Business Owner / Operator Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Commercial Cleaning Services	$20,321 - $133,627
Construction	$26,014 - $174,003
Landscaping	$25,577 - $119,727
Automobile Repair and Restoration	$23,792 - $162,782
Restaurant	$22,903 - $192,107

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Key Statistics for Small Business Owner / Operator Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 30%			Male 70%
Salary:	$24,417 - $93,254			$41,661 - $99,722

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

22%

5-9 years

19%

10-19 years

29%

20 years or more

28%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$29,799 - $184,753
Associate's Degree	$23,800 - $171,000

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 31%		Dental: 19%
	Vision: 13%		None: 68%

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