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General manager salary in United States, 2026

How much does a General Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$65,841
Average $65,841
Low $32,255
High $134,396

The average salary for a general manager is $65,841 per year in the United States and $6,000 profit sharing per year.75.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

General Manager job openings in United States

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General Manager
mezeh mediterranean grill2.5out of 5 stars.
Virginia Beach, VA
$65,000 - $85,000 a year
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for General Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Del Grande Dealer Group
 
$500,000per year
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Macy's
 
$500,000per year
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Workday
 
$465,000per year
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Dow Jones
 
$465,000per year
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VIP Automotive Group
 
$450,000per year
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Draper
 
$450,000per year
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Highest paying cities for General Managers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $105,158 per year
  2. Nashville, TN
    $76,502 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $73,755 per year
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $70,742 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $68,207 per year

Where can a General Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for General Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as General Manager get paid in United States?

Assistant General Manager

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Average $44,335 per year

Senior General Manager

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Average $93,302 per year