How much does a Restaurant General Manager make?
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$58,521
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Restaurant General Manager is $58,521 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,950 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,571 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| General Manager | $101,030 /yr |
| Senior General Manager | $131,181 /yr |
| General Manager IV | $181,560 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Restaurant General Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Restaurant General Manager in United States. Employers include Darden, Ruth's Chris Steak House and Applebee's.
Top Paying Companies
For Restaurant General Manager in United States
| 1 | Darden | $84,114 | |
| 2 | Ruth's Chris Steak House | $82,273 | |
| 3 | Applebee's | $81,221 | |
| 4 | Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants | $80,703 | |
| 5 | Zoës Kitchen | $80,537 | |
| 6 | The Cheesecake Factory | $80,330 | |
| 7 | Tijuana Flats | $79,680 | |
| 8 | BJ's Restaurants | $79,579 | |
| 9 | TGI Fridays | $79,292 | |
| 10 | Buffalo Wild Wings | $79,035 |
For General Manager
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What is the total pay trajectory for General Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| General Manager | $101,030 /yr |
| Senior General Manager | $131,181 /yr |
| General Manager IV | $181,560 /yr |
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$71,650
/ yr
$65,790
/ yr
$72,000
/ yr
$59,076
/ yr
$68,212
/ yr
$70,190
/ yr
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$74,900
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$57,645
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$81,221
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$79,035
/ yr
$55,602
/ yr
$69,582
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$73,155
/ yr
$72,227
/ yr
$74,587
/ yr
$71,568
/ yr
$71,552
/ yr
$69,692
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Top Paying Industries
For a Restaurant General Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Restaurant General Manager in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $73,155, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $71,366, Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $68,895, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $68,153, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $66,505.
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$68,153
5% Lower than other industries
Retail & Wholesale
Top paying companies in Retail & Wholesale for Restaurant General Manager are Pilot Flying J, Nordstrom, and Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores.
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What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Restaurant General Manager pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Restaurant General Manager is $52,950 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Restaurant General Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4946 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Restaurant General Manager employees.
The highest salary for a Restaurant General Manager in United States is $72,546 per year.
The lowest salary for a Restaurant General Manager in United States is $38,647 per year.
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