General Manager Salary in the US
$56,440
per year
per month
$4,700
per month
per year
Bonus
$6,300/year
Bonus
$520/month
General Manager - Average Salary
The average salary for a General Manager is $56,440 per year ($4,700 per month), which is $2,950 (+6%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A General Manager can expect an average starting salary of $39,260. The highest salaries can exceed $110,270.
A General Manager can expect an average starting salary of $39,260. The highest salaries can exceed $110,270.
$39,260
Low
$56,440
Average salary
$110,270
High
$3,270
Low
$4,700
Average salary
$9,190
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$1,200 $67,700 $136,570 | ||
| Salary | $39,260 - 110,270 | |
| Bonus | $1,200 - 26,300 | |
| Total Pay | $40,460 - 136,570 |
$100 $5,640 $11,380 | ||
| Salary | $3,270 - 9,190 | |
| Bonus | $100 - 2,190 | |
| Total Pay | $3,370 - 11,380 |
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General Manager Salary Range
General Manager - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Target General Manager | $71K/year | +25% |
| Hotel General Manager | $70K/year | +24% |
| Advance Auto Parts General Manager | $68K/year | +20% |
| Starbucks General Manager | $68K/year | +20% |
| Dealership General Manager | $67K/year | +19% |
| Wendy's General Manager | $66K/year | +17% |
| Burger King General Manager | $66K/year | +16% |
| McDonald's General Manager | $65K/year | +15% |
| Chipotle General Manager | $64K/year | +14% |
| Cheesecake Factory General Manager | $64K/year | +14% |
| Taco Bell General Manager | $64K/year | +13% |
| Domino's General Manager | $63K/year | +11% |
| Panera Bread General Manager | $63K/year | +11% |
| Papa John's General Manager | $62K/year | +10% |
| Pizza Hut General Manager | $62K/year | +10% |
| Whataburger General Manager | $62K/year | +9% |
| Buffalo Wild Wings General Manager | $60K/year | +7% |
General Manager - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level General Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $42,250 per year. A mid level General Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $48,670, while a Senior General Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $61,240. General Managers with more than 20 years of experience earn $71,380 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a General Manager
| Late Career | ▲ +26% |
| Senior | ▲ +9% |
| Average Salary | $56,440/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -14% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -25% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
44%
44%
Male
56%
56%
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