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General manager salary in California, 2026

How much does a General Manager make in California?

Average base salary

$91,104
38%
above national average
Average $91,104
Low $46,416
High $178,820

The average salary for a general manager is $91,104 per year in California and $10,000 profit sharing per year.4.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

General Manager job openings in California

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General Manager
Saint Helena, CA
$145,000 - $155,000 a year
Full-time
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for General Manager in California

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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Workday
 
$465,000per year
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Toyota
 
$445,000per year
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East Bay Regional Park Distric...
 
$416,083per year
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Inland Empire Utilities Agency
 
$401,250per year
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Imperial Irrigation District
 
$400,000per year
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Highest paying cities for General Managers near California

  1. Burbank, CA
    $119,523 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $102,791 per year
  3. Long Beach, CA
    $99,021 per year
  4. Bakersfield, CA
    $98,969 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $90,893 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 California?

Assistant General Manager

Job openings
Average $52,931 per year

Senior General Manager

Job openings
Average $120,500 per year