General Manager Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median general manager in the San Francisco area earns $149,990 a year ($72.11 an hour), 42% above the U.S. median ($105,770) and 21% above the California median ($124,390). Half of the 43,520 general managers there earn between $98,890 and $220,200.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,960 | $60,370 | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | $98,890 | $81,620 | $72,320 |
| Median | $149,990 | $124,390 | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | $220,200 | $186,230 | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $330,110 | $293,810 | $253,390 |
| Average | $177,240 | $152,250 | $134,940 |
| Jobs | 43,520 | 300,840 | 3,503,020 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 4th 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $125,830
- 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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- IT Manager: $232,890
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- Marketing Manager: $220,480
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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.