General Manager Salary in Washington, DC
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The median general manager in the Washington area earns $156,460 a year ($75.22 an hour), 48% above the U.S. median ($105,770). Half of the 112,530 general managers there earn between $99,840 and $201,010.
Median $156,460
10th: $67,60090th: $291,420
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,600 | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | $99,840 | $72,320 |
| Median | $156,460 | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | $201,010 | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $291,420 | $253,390 |
| Average | $163,620 | $134,940 |
| Jobs | 112,530 | 3,503,020 |
Washington, DC ranks 3rd 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
- New York, NY: $157,000
- San Francisco, CA: $149,990
- Hartford, CT: $148,080
- Seattle, WA: $146,030
- Denver, CO: $142,330
- Boston, MA: $133,800
- Los Angeles, CA: $125,830
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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.