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General Manager salary in United States
How much does a General Manager make in the United States?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.45.5k salaries reported, updated at November 27, 2021
$54,756
per year
The average salary for a general manager is $54,756 per year in the United States, $10,000 cash bonus per year, $17,750 commission per year and $7,500 profit sharing per year.
Additional compensation
Cash bonus
$10,000
per year
Commission
$17,750
per year
Profit sharing
$7,500
per year
Most common benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Matching gift program
- Flexible spending account
- Flexible schedule
- AD&D insurance
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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Highest paying cities for General Managers in United States
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top fields of study.
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture Degree | +87.18% | 4 jobs | 4  |
Engineering Degree | +83.10% | 66 jobs | 89 |
Supply Chain Management Degree | +55.02% | 4 jobs | 12 |
Logistics Degree | +50.72% | 14 jobs | 24 |
Business Degree | +13.95% | 452 jobs | 6,183 |
Information tooltip for top licenses.
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
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Motorcycle License | +85.97% | 2 jobs | 2 |
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training | +59.21% | 2 jobs | 2 |
Most common benefits for General Managers
- Adoption assistance
- Matching gift program
- Flexible spending account
- Flexible schedule
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Salary satisfaction
64% of General managers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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