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Sun-Hwa Kim
Average restaurant general manager salary
$56,521
$27.17 hourly rate
Entry-level restaurant general manager salary
$40,000 yearly salary
Updated June 25, 2024
How much does a restaurant general manager make?
The average restaurant general manager salary in the United States is $56,521. Restaurant general manager salaries typically range between $40,000 and $79,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for restaurant general managers is $27.17 per hour.
Restaurant general manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Restaurant general managers earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Restaurant General Manager
A restaurant general manager with 0-2 years of experience earns an average entry-level salary of $23,280. A mid-career restaurant general manager with 3-6 years of experience makes $56,521 a year on average. A senior level restaurant general manager with 7-12 years of experience enjoys an average annual salary of $65,193.
According to Sun-Hwa Kim, Associate Professor at Marketing, HRTM, and Law at Coastal Carolina University, "Do your research. Understand the average starting salary for your position and location. Don't be afraid to negotiate your starting salary, even for your first job. Be prepared to highlight your skills, experience, and the unique value you bring to the table. Compensating goes beyond just your base salary. Consider other benefits like bonuses and paid time off, and HR programs that your organization offers. Salary is important. However, don't lose sight of company culture, growth opportunities and overall fit. If you like the job and people but the initial offer falls short, consider accepting with a plan to negotiate internally over time. You can have earning opportunities from within."
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level restaurant general manager | $23,300 | $11.19 |
| Mid-level restaurant general manager | $36,000 | $17.29 |
| Senior-level restaurant general manager | $65,200 | $31.34 |
Restaurant General Manager salary estimates from across the web
Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a restaurant general manager typically falls between $54,214 and $68,661.
Average restaurant general manager salary by state
The highest-paying states for restaurant general managers are New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The lowest average restaurant general manager salary states are Vermont, Utah, and Missouri.
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Highest paying states for restaurant general managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $78,166 | $37.58 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $77,084 | $37.06 |
| 3 | Delaware | $68,624 | $32.99 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $73,991 | $35.57 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $59,859 | $28.78 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $57,669 | $27.73 |
| 7 | Illinois | $57,350 | $27.57 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $80,257 | $38.59 |
| 9 | Virginia | $61,275 | $29.46 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $63,866 | $30.70 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $63,883 | $30.71 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $66,704 | $32.07 |
| 13 | Washington | $62,652 | $30.12 |
| 14 | Michigan | $55,362 | $26.62 |
| 15 | Maryland | $61,849 | $29.74 |
| 16 | Colorado | $60,712 | $29.19 |
| 17 | Indiana | $53,198 | $25.58 |
| 18 | Ohio | $52,528 | $25.25 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $53,431 | $25.69 |
| 20 | Texas | $52,094 | $25.05 |
| 21 | California | $61,521 | $29.58 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $57,694 | $27.74 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $57,974 | $27.87 |
| 24 | Alaska | $59,161 | $28.44 |
| 25 | Alabama | $49,570 | $23.83 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $61,300 | $29.47 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $48,608 | $23.37 |
| 28 | Arizona | $51,290 | $24.66 |
| 29 | Nevada | $52,563 | $25.27 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $53,310 | $25.63 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $48,295 | $23.22 |
| 32 | Maine | $53,992 | $25.96 |
| 33 | Oregon | $54,133 | $26.03 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $45,573 | $21.91 |
| 35 | Montana | $48,472 | $23.30 |
| 36 | Georgia | $50,158 | $24.11 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $45,770 | $22.00 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $50,017 | $24.05 |
| 39 | Florida | $46,831 | $22.51 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $49,725 | $23.91 |
| 41 | Utah | $44,162 | $21.23 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $45,600 | $21.92 |
| 43 | Missouri | $43,597 | $20.96 |
| 44 | Kansas | $45,089 | $21.68 |
| 45 | Iowa | $45,621 | $21.93 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $41,834 | $20.11 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $47,070 | $22.63 |
| 48 | Idaho | $45,151 | $21.71 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $40,328 | $19.39 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $40,388 | $19.42 |
| 51 | Vermont | $45,048 | $21.66 |
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Highest paying cities for restaurant general managers
The highest-paying cities for restaurant general managers are Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $80,333 | $38.62 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $78,275 | $37.63 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $66,743 | $32.09 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $62,943 | $30.26 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $62,812 | $30.20 |
| 6 | Greenville, NC | $62,068 | $29.84 |
| 7 | Columbia, MD | $61,840 | $29.73 |
| 8 | Virginia Beach, VA | $61,536 | $29.58 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $60,694 | $29.18 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $57,915 | $27.84 |
| 11 | Milwaukee, WI | $57,878 | $27.83 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $57,764 | $27.77 |
| 13 | Grand Rapids, MI | $54,609 | $26.25 |
| 14 | Portland, ME | $54,180 | $26.05 |
| 15 | Portland, OR | $53,993 | $25.96 |
| 16 | Richmond, IN | $53,982 | $25.95 |
| 17 | Cleveland, OH | $53,859 | $25.89 |
| 18 | Baton Rouge, LA | $53,500 | $25.72 |
| 19 | Minneapolis, MN | $53,330 | $25.64 |
| 20 | Las Vegas, NV | $52,370 | $25.18 |
Restaurant General Managers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
- Washington, DC
- New York, NY
- Boston, MA
- Seattle, WA
- San Francisco, CA
Restaurant General Manager salary details
A restaurant general manager's salary ranges from $40,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $79,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a restaurant general manager's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $79,000 | $6,583 | $38 |
| 75th Percentile | $67,000 | $5,583 | $32 |
| Average | $56,521 | $4,710 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| 10th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
Highest paying restaurant general manager jobs
The highest paying types of restaurant general managers are lead manager, general manager of operations, and general service manager.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Store Manager | $46,950 | $3,912 | $22.57 | 446,127 |
| Shift Manager | $32,110 | $2,676 | $15.44 | 335,517 |
| Floor Manager | $43,813 | $3,651 | $21.06 | 442,213 |
| Night Manager | $41,998 | $3,500 | $20.19 | 384,150 |
| Co-Manager/Store Manager | $41,516 | $3,460 | $19.96 | 359,826 |
| Lead Manager | $101,883 | $8,490 | $48.98 | 385,395 |
Top companies hiring restaurant general managers now:
- Steak 'n Shake Jobs (32)
- Goodwin Recruiting Jobs (432)
- Red Robin Jobs (91)
- Denny's Jobs (40)
- Jack in the Box Jobs (45)
Which companies pay restaurant general managers the most?
Restaurant general manager salaries at Tesoro and Morton's The Steakhouse are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average restaurant general manager salary at companies like On The Border and Romano's Macaroni Grill are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesoro | $95,842 | $46.08 |
| 2 | Morton's The Steakhouse | $80,313 | $38.61 |
| 3 | On The Border | $79,058 | $38.01 |
| 4 | Romano's Macaroni Grill | $78,951 | $37.96 |
| 5 | Club | $74,114 | $35.63 |
| 6 | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill | $69,726 | $33.52 |
| 7 | Sage Hospitality Group | $69,152 | $33.25 |
| 8 | Hersha Hospitality | $69,022 | $33.18 |
| 9 | Highgate Hotels | $68,805 | $33.08 |
| 10 | Radisson Hotels International Inc | $68,074 | $32.73 |
| 11 | Sage Hospitality | $68,060 | $32.72 |
| 12 | Hyatt Hotels | $67,981 | $32.68 |
| 13 | $67,851 | $32.62 | |
| 14 | $67,847 | $32.62 | |
| 15 | Radisson | $67,512 | $32.46 |
| 16 | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | $67,343 | $32.38 |
| 17 | $67,261 | $32.34 | |
| 18 | Skyline Chili | $67,169 | $32.29 |
| 19 | Memphis Country Club | $66,998 | $32.21 |
| 20 | Which Wich | $66,969 | $32.20 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Restaurant General Manager salary trends
The average restaurant general manager salary has risen by $4,635 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average restaurant general manager earned $51,886 annually, but today, they earn $56,521 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for restaurant general managers over the last decade.
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Average restaurant general manager salary over time
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Restaurant General Manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,500 | $27.17 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $55,000 | $26.42 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | $55,000 | $26.46 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | $54,800 | $26.32 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | $54,200 | $26.04 | +1.6% |
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Recently added restaurant general manager salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self Opportunity, Inc. | Restaurant General Manager | Wilmington, NC | 07/03/2023 | $65,000 |
| Martin Recruiting Partners | Restaurant General Manager Quick Service | Memphis, TN | 07/03/2023 | $55,000 |
| Martin Recruiting Partners | Restaurant General Manager Fast Casual | Atlanta, GA | 07/03/2023 | $55,000 |
| Restaurant General Manager (GM | Bel Air, MD | 07/02/2023 | $55,000 | |
| Pyramid Hotel Group | General Manager, Rooftop Restaurant | Berkeley, CA | 07/02/2023 | $95,000 |
| Sbarro | Restaurant General Manager | Murray, UT | 07/02/2023 | $60,000 |
| Sbarro | Restaurant General Manager | Augusta, GA | 07/02/2023 | $39,653 |
| Sbarro | Multi-Unit Restaurant General Manager | Columbus, OH | 07/02/2023 | $45,000 |
| Sbarro | Restaurant General Manager | Happy Valley, OR | 07/02/2023 | $37,566 |
| Sbarro | Restaurant General Manager-Sbarro Pizza | Salina, KS | 07/02/2023 | $45,000 |
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