💰 Salary Analysis
Salary data based on 2,527 positions with reported compensation (16% of all General Manager listings).
Average salary: $69,658
🎯 In-Demand Skills
Most frequently requested skills in General Manager job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.
🌎 Salary & Jobs by City
Compare General Manager opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.
| City | Jobs ▼ | Median Salary | Salary Range | Companies | New (7d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 189 | $57,592 | $50,000 – $77,935 | 15 | 189 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 125 | $103,000 | $99,000 – $103,000 | 15 | 2 |
| Dallas, TX | 123 | $60,000 | $45,000 – $100,000 | 15 | 22 |
| San Antonio, TX | 93 | $72,500 | $45,000 – $125,000 | 15 | 37 |
| Bengaluru | 88 | $57,592 | $50,000 – $77,935 | 15 | 82 |
| Houston, TX | 83 | $70,000 | $61,000 – $83,000 | 15 | 8 |
| Washington DC | 78 | $90,000 | $72,000 – $117,500 | 15 | 15 |
| Columbia, SC | 78 | $54,300 | $45,000 – $55,000 | 15 | 11 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 75 | $76,000 | $76,000 – $76,000 | 15 | 10 |
| Louisville, KY | 75 | $55,000 | $50,000 – $66,000 | 15 | 23 |
| New York, NY | 72 | $100,000 | $90,000 – $110,000 | 15 | 3 |
| Orlando, FL | 70 | $90,000 | $86,250 – $90,000 | 15 | 3 |
| Atlanta, GA | 69 | $67,500 | $50,000 – $93,750 | 15 | 10 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 68 | $75,000 | $57,500 – $100,000 | 15 | 2 |
| Charlotte, NC | 66 | $85,000 | $56,250 – $110,000 | 15 | 1 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 66 | $76,850 | $60,275 – $92,500 | 15 | 4 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 65 | $80,000 | $70,000 – $130,000 | 15 | 3 |
| Chicago, IL | 62 | $75,000 | $60,000 – $95,000 | 15 | 3 |
| Omaha, NE | 62 | $70,000 | $70,000 – $70,000 | 15 | 8 |
| Greensboro, NC | 59 | $94,000 | $94,000 – $94,000 | 11 | 1 |
🏢 Top Employers
15 companies with the most General Manager openings globally.
🌐 Where General Managers Work
General Manager Job Market Overview (2026)
The General Manager job market is solidly active, with 15,693 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 10,684 new positions were posted (2,997 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.
Compensation Landscape
The median salary for General Manager positions is $57,592, with the middle 50% of earners making between $50,000 and $77,935. Top earners (90th percentile) command $105,557 or more. Note that 84% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Las Vegas, NV at $103,000 median, while Columbia, SC offers $54,300.
Skills That Get You Hired
Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for General Manager roles are Customer Service, Excel, Budgeting, and OSHA. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.
How to Apply
Start by reviewing our General Manager resume example to see what top candidates include. Pair it with a strong cover letter tailored to your target company. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 15,693 positions and get matched based on your experience, preferred location, and salary expectations.