Agents and Business Managers of Artist salary
From 22 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-1011: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
At a glance
- Median down 8% since FY2022. From $84,000 in FY2022 to $77,184 in FY2025 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Agents and Business Managers of Artist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 22 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Agents and Business Managers of Artist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-1011, Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes). The median base salary is $80,850, 34% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $65,219 and $132,605.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Agents and Business Managers of Artist does
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
Typical tasks
- Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
- Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.
- Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
- Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
- Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
- Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (13-1011.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes), the median annual wage was $82,890 in May 2025, with 12,620 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $80,850, 2% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,256 | $48,010 |
| 25th percentile | $65,219 | $63,670 |
| Median | $80,850 | $82,890 |
| 75th percentile | $132,605 | $146,430 |
| 90th percentile | $173,947 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,256 |
| 25th | $65,219 |
| 50th (median) | $80,850 |
| 75th | $132,605 |
| 90th | $173,947 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | $84,000 | $63,000 | $100,000 | 17 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | $72,500 | $63,263 | $121,996 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $77,184 | $59,436 | $122,355 | 14 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 8 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Agents and Business Managers of Artist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Agents and Business Managers of Artist jobs is $80,850 (22 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $65,219 and $132,605.
Do H-1B Agents and Business Managers of Artists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($80,850) is 2% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($82,890, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.