General manager salary in United States
How much does a General Manager make in the United States?
Average base salary
$61,475
Average $61,475
Low $36,762
High $102,800
The average salary for a general manager is $61,475 per year in the United States and $6,000 profit sharing per year.85.7k salaries reported, updated at December 5, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
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Top companies for General Managers in United States
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Highest paying cities for General Managers near United States
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Where can a General Manager earn more?
Compare salaries for General Managers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for General Managers
Top fields of study
Agriculture DegreeTop skills
Plant ManagementTop licenses
Motorcycle LicenseMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Fields of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 jobs | 4 | ||
| 66 jobs | 89 | ||
| 4 jobs | 12 | ||
| 14 jobs | 24 | ||
| 452 jobs | 6,183 |
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Most common benefits for General Managers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Bereavement leave
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Matching gift program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 4,051 ratings64% of General Managers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Restaurant Manager
Job openingsAverage $58,142 per year
Operations Manager
Job openingsAverage $72,301 per year
Store Manager
Job openingsAverage $55,543 per year
Assistant Manager
Job openingsAverage $16.71 per hour
Sales Manager
Job openingsAverage $85,203 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a General Manager
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