General Manager Salary in New York, NY
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The median general manager in the New York area earns $157,000 a year ($75.48 an hour), 48% above the U.S. median ($105,770) and 20% above the New York State median ($130,860). Half of the 177,850 general managers there earn between $100,040 and $226,350.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,030 | $62,340 | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | $100,040 | $85,770 | $72,320 |
| Median | $157,000 | $130,860 | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | $226,350 | $209,110 | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $364,770 | $336,070 | $253,390 |
| Average | $189,200 | $167,820 | $134,940 |
| Jobs | 177,850 | 206,740 | 3,503,020 |
New York, NY ranks 2nd 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
- Buffalo, NY: $103,280
- San Jose, CA: $163,860
- Washington, DC: $156,460
- San Francisco, CA: $149,990
- Hartford, CT: $148,080
- Seattle, WA: $146,030
- Denver, CO: $142,330
- Boston, MA: $133,800
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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.