General Manager Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median general manager in the Charlotte area earns $112,730 a year ($54.20 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($105,770) and 11% above the North Carolina median ($101,950). Half of the 18,380 general managers there earn between $76,330 and $170,450.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,750 | $48,340 | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | $76,330 | $66,800 | $72,320 |
| Median | $112,730 | $101,950 | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | $170,450 | $162,170 | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $274,620 | $238,230 | $253,390 |
| Average | $140,340 | $128,520 | $134,940 |
| Jobs | 18,380 | 63,740 | 3,503,020 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for general manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($163,860).
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Check my payGeneral manager pay in other cities
- Raleigh, NC: $114,940
- San Jose, CA: $163,860
- New York, NY: $157,000
- Washington, DC: $156,460
- San Francisco, CA: $149,990
- Hartford, CT: $148,080
- Seattle, WA: $146,030
- Denver, CO: $142,330
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.