General Manager Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median general manager in the Los Angeles area earns $125,830 a year ($60.50 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($105,770) and 1% above the California median ($124,390). Half of the 104,610 general managers there earn between $83,200 and $187,480.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,400 | $60,370 | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | $83,200 | $81,620 | $72,320 |
| Median | $125,830 | $124,390 | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | $187,480 | $186,230 | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $299,990 | $293,810 | $253,390 |
| Average | $157,110 | $152,250 | $134,940 |
| Jobs | 104,610 | 300,840 | 3,503,020 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 9th 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
- San Jose, CA: $163,860
- San Francisco, CA: $149,990
- San Diego, CA: $119,600
- New York, NY: $157,000
- Washington, DC: $156,460
- 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.