Salary is one factor that leads to overall satisfaction in a career.
After graduation, international business graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $107,347, while the bottom 20% make closer to $35,367. The median grad salary is $61,616.
International Business graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in international business is $46,645, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $53,824.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Highest paying jobs for international business graduates
The highest paying careers for international business graduates are supply chain manager and purchasing manager, with top salaries averaging around $107,767.
Highest Paying Careers
Avg Pay (USD)
As per most recent US census
Pro tip
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