💰 Salary Analysis
Salary data based on 2,303 positions with reported compensation (14% of all General Manager listings).
Average salary: $73,047
🎯 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 | 238 | $59,857 | $50,041 – $83,986 | 15 | 121 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 142 | $97,500 | $76,250 – $102,250 | 15 | 4 |
| Bengaluru | 133 | $59,857 | $50,041 – $83,986 | 15 | 72 |
| Dallas, TX | 122 | $60,000 | $45,000 – $100,000 | 15 | 20 |
| Houston, TX | 116 | $50,000 | $42,000 – $70,000 | 15 | 22 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $55,000 | $50,000 – $77,500 | 15 | 9 |
| Atlanta, GA | 87 | $90,000 | $50,000 – $120,000 | 15 | 17 |
| New York, NY | 83 | $112,500 | $90,000 – $135,000 | 15 | 14 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 80 | $76,000 | $76,000 – $90,250 | 15 | 1 |
| Washington DC | 78 | $90,000 | $72,000 – $117,500 | 15 | 9 |
| Charlotte, NC | 75 | $68,000 | $61,250 – $105,000 | 15 | 20 |
| Miami, FL | 75 | $80,000 | $70,000 – $100,000 | 15 | 6 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 66 | $70,000 | $70,000 – $95,000 | 15 | 9 |
| Orlando, FL | 64 | $90,000 | $86,250 – $90,000 | 15 | 5 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 63 | $90,000 | $70,000 – $95,000 | 15 | 7 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 58 | $75,000 | $63,125 – $88,750 | 15 | 6 |
| Chicago, IL | 57 | $74,205 | $65,000 – $90,000 | 15 | 4 |
| Omaha, NE | 56 | $70,000 | $70,000 – $70,000 | 15 | 8 |
| Norfolk, VA | 53 | $105,000 | $62,000 – $120,000 | 11 | 6 |
| Louisville, KY | 51 | $55,000 | $52,500 – $58,750 | 15 | 3 |
🏢 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 15,990 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 10,944 new positions were posted (2,834 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.
Compensation Landscape
The median salary for General Manager positions is $59,857, with the middle 50% of earners making between $50,041 and $83,986. Top earners (90th percentile) command $116,861 or more. Note that 86% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is New York, NY at $112,500 median, while Houston, TX offers $50,000.
Skills That Get You Hired
Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for General Manager roles are Customer Service, Budgeting, OSHA, and Excel. 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 15,990 positions and get matched based on your experience, preferred location, and salary expectations.