Business Manager I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000254
- Class code
- 32000254
- Pay group
- NC19
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Business Manager I is $67,122 to $117,465 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000254.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Position manages the daily operations of an office or facility including its assets, financial management, budget, HR/procurement activities, support staff and offices; and those who assist the manager(s) in managing and planning for the future. Assist top management in the conception and development of policies, procedures, regulations and program planning for a very large department/division or agency. Resolves problems and questions presented by subordinate supervisors or managers department wide regarding work processes, policies, organization or methods. Establishes and maintains work standards, policies, procedures, methods, and rules. Compiles and prepares department budgets, annual reports, strategic plans or special project reports. Represents top management at meetings, seminars, or other formats.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of fiscal/budgetary theories and methodology. Considerable specialized program knowledge and judgment. Thorough knowledge of HR practices. Thorough knowledge of Federal/State policies. Thorough knowledge of Departmental rules and regulations.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience, in which, two years should be in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Business Manager I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $7,172 | $8,910 | $86,064 to $106,920 |
| Maine | $23.65 | $33.39 | $49,192 to $69,451 |
| Maryland | $59,305 | $93,533 | $59,305 to $93,533 |
| Oklahoma | $33,440 | $140,961 | $33,440 to $140,961 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.