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General manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$65,567
Average $65,567
Low $32,166
High $133,651

The average salary for a general manager is $65,567 per year in the United States and $6,000 profit sharing per year.78.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

General Manager job openings in United States

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General Manager
Denny's3.4out of 5 stars.
Littleton, CO
Full-time
10 hours 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
    $105,669 per year
  2. Nashville, TN
    $76,150 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $73,709 per year
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $70,405 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $68,348 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 $44,299 per year

Senior General Manager

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Average $93,686 per year