How much does a General Manager make?

Updated Sep 29, 2023

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$77,639 / yrTotal Pay
$67,442 / yrBase Pay
$10,197 / yrAdditional Pay

$77,639

 / yr
$47K$129K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a General Manager is $77,639 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $67,442 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 $10,197 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For General Manager

$77,639 /yr
General Manager
$160,353 /yr
Senior General Manager
$180,140 /yr
General Manager IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for General Manager?

Job TitleSalary
General Manager$77,639 /yr
Senior General Manager$160,353 /yr
General Manager IV$180,140 /yr

Related Job Titles

For General Manager

Some related job titles are Assistant General Manager Salaries with median pay of $54,780, Restaurant General Manager Salaries with median pay of $64,467, Assistant Manager Salaries with median pay of $43,433, Assistant Store Manager Salaries with median pay of $45,193.

Top Paying Companies

For a General Manager in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a General Manager in United States. Employers include Google, Cisco Systems and Microsoft.

1
Google
Google
$349,106/yr
1K open jobs
4
Oracle
$319,138/yr
7
RealNetworks
$304,931/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For General Manager in United States

1Google$349,106
2Cisco Systems$322,898
3Microsoft$320,825
4Oracle$319,138
5Amazon Web Services$318,854
6Intel Corporation$308,753
7RealNetworks$304,931
8Dell Technologies$284,757
9Amazon$282,369
10Rio Tinto$281,443
Total Pay Trajectory

For General Manager

$77,639 /yr
General Manager
$160,353 /yr
Senior General Manager
$180,140 /yr
General Manager IV
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for General Manager?

Job TitleSalary
General Manager$77,639 /yr
Senior General Manager$160,353 /yr
General Manager IV$180,140 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a General Manager at different companies?

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Chipotle
3.4
General ManagerSee 1,044 salaries from this location

$79,065

 / yr
Advance Auto Parts
3.3
General ManagerSee 975 salaries from this location

$99,598

 / yr
Domino's
3.5
General ManagerSee 951 salaries from this location

$80,736

 / yr
McDonald's
3.5
General ManagerSee 866 salaries from this location

$73,764

 / yr
Fastenal
3.6
General ManagerSee 681 salaries from this location

$106,688

 / yr
Ulta Beauty
3.5
General ManagerSee 620 salaries from this location

$75,610

 / yr
Petco
3
General ManagerSee 553 salaries from this location

$84,456

 / yr

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Panera Bread
3.4
General ManagerSee 546 salaries from this location

$77,346

 / yr
Staples
3.3
General ManagerSee 535 salaries from this location

$85,149

 / yr
Verizon
3.8
General ManagerSee 527 salaries from this location

$173,507

 / yr
Jimmy John's
3.8
General ManagerSee 509 salaries from this location

$81,470

 / yr
TitleMax
3.3
General ManagerSee 496 salaries from this location

$84,442

 / yr
Panda Express
3.6
General ManagerSee 488 salaries from this location

$83,806

 / yr
Planet Fitness
3.4
General ManagerSee 457 salaries from this location

$65,496

 / yr
Wendy's
3.4
General ManagerSee 425 salaries from this location

$71,014

 / yr
Aaron's
3.2
General ManagerSee 407 salaries from this location

$100,421

 / yr
Arby's
3.4
General ManagerSee 401 salaries from this location

$66,247

 / yr
Best Buy
3.6
General ManagerSee 399 salaries from this location

$104,560

 / yr
Papa John's
3.4
General ManagerSee 388 salaries from this location

$78,128

 / yr
Taco Bell
3.5
General ManagerSee 379 salaries from this location

$73,612

 / yr
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General Manager Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Chipotle General Manager salaries - 1,044 salaries reported$79,065/yr
Advance Auto Parts General Manager salaries - 975 salaries reported$99,598/yr
Domino's General Manager salaries - 951 salaries reported$80,736/yr
McDonald's General Manager salaries - 866 salaries reported$73,764/yr
Fastenal General Manager salaries - 681 salaries reported$106,688/yr
Ulta Beauty General Manager salaries - 620 salaries reported$75,610/yr
Petco General Manager salaries - 553 salaries reported$84,456/yr
Panera Bread General Manager salaries - 546 salaries reported$77,346/yr
Staples General Manager salaries - 535 salaries reported$85,149/yr
Verizon General Manager salaries - 527 salaries reported$173,507/yr
Jimmy John's General Manager salaries - 509 salaries reported$81,470/yr
TitleMax General Manager salaries - 496 salaries reported$84,442/yr
Panda Express General Manager salaries - 488 salaries reported$83,806/yr
Planet Fitness General Manager salaries - 457 salaries reported$65,496/yr
Wendy's General Manager salaries - 425 salaries reported$71,014/yr
Aaron's General Manager salaries - 407 salaries reported$100,421/yr
Arby's General Manager salaries - 401 salaries reported$66,247/yr
Best Buy General Manager salaries - 399 salaries reported$104,560/yr
Papa John's General Manager salaries - 388 salaries reported$78,128/yr
Taco Bell General Manager salaries - 379 salaries reported$73,612/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a General Manager in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a General Manager in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $209,329, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $199,721, Agriculture with a median total pay of $192,390, Information Technology with a median total pay of $189,335, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $157,458.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$209,329

    57% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$199,721

    55% Higher than other industries

  • AgricultureAgriculture$192,390

    53% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$189,335

    53% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$157,458

    43% Higher than other industries

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for General Manager are Johnson & Johnson, Mr. Stax, and FLUENT (FL).

Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson$259,538/yr
Mr. StaxMr. Stax$237,399/yr
FLUENT (FL)FLUENT (FL)$209,329/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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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District General Manager

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$90,000

/yr

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15+ years
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General Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
General Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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General Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$222

/hr

$22 | $200

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1-3 years
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General Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$43,250

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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General Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$46,500

/yr

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1-3 years
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General Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$160,000

/yr

$145K | $15K

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1-3 years
Yesterday

General Manager pay FAQ

The average salary for a General Manager is $77,639 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 81338 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a General Manager employees in United States.

The highest salary for a General Manager in United States is $101,794 per year.

The lowest salary for a General Manager in United States is $59,618 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a General Manager or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a General Manager.

Pay for general managers varies widely, since the job title encompasses so many possible industries and responsibilities. General managers are typically paid at a premium to more junior team members, as compensation for their additional work training, supervising and coaching others. General managers can increase their pay by progressing into executive level positions.

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Your salary as a general manager can be affected by various factors, including your experience level, the region you live in, and the size and type of company you're managing. Based on Glassdoor's anonymous ratings, about 69% general managers are satisfied with their current salary.

Salaries for the general manager career path typically fall between $47,028.19 and $129,289.93, with average earnings of around $67,441.87, depending on your experience and education. As your experience level increases or you accept a more senior position, such as a district or regional manager role, your salary should move to the higher end of the range.

If you want to make more money in your general manager career, it's important to understand what factors play a role in determining your salary. In addition to your on-the-job experience, holding an advanced degree in one or more business-related fields, such as business administration or operations management can pave the way to quicker promotions and more responsibilities, resulting in a higher general manager salary. Obtaining industry-specific certifications, such as a food safety manager certification, can also help you make more money by demonstrating competency to your employer and increasing your worth as an employee.

Negotiating a salary is an important part of the hiring process. Before you begin negotiations, you should have a specific salary range in mind. You can determine a reasonable range by researching average salaries for similar positions in your area and assessing your education, experience, and in-demand skills. When you begin negotiations, clearly present your salary request accompanied by this supporting information, and be prepared to answer any questions your employer has. If you already have a general manager job and want to renegotiate the salary and benefits, you can increase your chance of a raise by approaching your manager confidently and presenting your case clearly and concisely.

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