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General manager salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a General Manager make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$92,848
41%
above national average
Average $92,848
Low $33,343
High $258,553

The average salary for a general manager is $92,848 per year in Chicago, IL and $8,000 profit sharing per year.607 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

General Manager job openings in Chicago, IL

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General Manager
Platinum Equities/Kohan Retail Investment Group
Chicago, IL
From $65,000 a year
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for General Manager in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Rohrman Automotive Group
 
$425,000per year
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Bob Loquercio Auto Group
 
$425,000per year
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Prestige Automotive Group -Toy...
 
$325,000per year
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Dyson
 
$280,000per year
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Napleton Auto Group
 
$264,167per year
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Zeigler Auto Group
 
$250,000per year
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Highest paying cities for General Managers near Chicago, IL

  1. Chicago, IL
    $92,848 per year
  2. Caseyville, IL
    $81,522 per year
  3. Libertyville, IL
    $74,338 per year
  4. Naperville, IL
    $69,916 per year
  5. Rockford, IL
    $69,793 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 Chicago, IL?

Assistant General Manager

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Average $69,524 per year

Senior General Manager

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Average $103,368 per year