General Manager Salary Guide

A General Manager in the United States typically earns $65k - $115k per year. Here is how that range moves across major hospitality markets, and what pushes a number toward the top of it.

General Manager salary by city

Market	Typical annual range
Austin, TX	$66k - $117k
Dallas, TX	$65k - $115k
Houston, TX	$64k - $114k
Nashville, TN	$64k - $113k
Denver, CO	$68k - $121k
Chicago, IL	$69k - $122k
New York, NY	$83k - $147k
Miami, FL	$70k - $123k
Los Angeles, CA	$78k - $138k
Charleston, SC	$63k - $112k
Scottsdale, AZ	$68k - $120k
Atlanta, GA	$66k - $116k
Seattle, WA	$75k - $132k
Portland, OR	$70k - $124k
San Diego, CA	$75k - $133k

Figures are honest market estimates for full-time General Managers, scaled to local cost of market. They are a guide for negotiation, not a fixed scale.

What moves the number

Venue type and volume. A high-volume or fine dining room pays above a small operation.
Proven results. Managers who can show P&L wins and low turnover command more.
City and cost of market. The same role pays meaningfully more in New York or Los Angeles than in a lower-cost metro.
Scope. Owning more outlets, a larger team, or a full property lifts the range.
Benefits and bonus. Base pay is only part of the picture, so weigh the full package.

Common questions

How much does a General Manager make?

A General Manager in the United States typically earns between $65k - $115k per year. Pay varies by city, venue type, volume, and track record, with the strongest managers at the top of the range.

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