How much does a General Manager make?
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$104,986
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a General Manager is $104,986 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $66,098 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 $38,888 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 | $104,986 /yr |
| Senior General Manager | $136,811 /yr |
| General Manager IV | $187,601 /yr |
Related Job Titles
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Some related job titles are Assistant General Manager Salaries with median pay of $62,851, Restaurant General Manager Salaries with median pay of $61,494, Assistant Manager Salaries with median pay of $47,791, Assistant Store Manager Salaries with median pay of $51,891.
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, Apple and Microsoft.
Top Paying Companies
For General Manager in United States
| 1 | $432,786 | ||
| 2 | Apple | $344,092 | |
| 3 | Microsoft | $339,478 | |
| 4 | RealNetworks | $321,797 | |
| 5 | Intel Corporation | $314,942 | |
| 6 | ExxonMobil | $314,918 | |
| 7 | Rio Tinto | $311,562 | |
| 8 | Dell Technologies | $309,165 | |
| 9 | Groupon | $303,160 | |
| 10 | Amazon | $300,354 |
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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.
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General Manager pay FAQ
The national average salary for a General Manager is $66,098 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a General Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 69166 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a General Manager employees.
The highest salary for a General Manager in United States is $100,839 per year.
The lowest salary for a General Manager in United States is $43,326 per year.
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