Question 1

How long does it take to become an Assistant General Manager?

Accepted Answer

It takes 5 years of professional experience to become an assistant general manager. That is the time it takes to learn specific assistant general manager skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education. If you include the normal education requirements to complete a college degree, then it takes 8 to 10 years years to become an assistant general manager.

Question 2

Is GM higher than the manager?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GM (general manager) is typically higher than the manager. It depends on the size of the company, but a general manager generally ranks above most employees but below corporate-level executives. So, GMs usually supervise lower-level managers and oversee the hiring and training of these managers.

Question 3

What education do you need to be an assistant manager?

Accepted Answer

The education you need to be an assistant manager is usually a high school diploma. Depending on the industry and company, they may ask for postsecondary education, but in general, you can become an assistant manager with years of experience that shows your skills in leadership and decision-making.

Question 4

Who reports to the assistant general manager?

Accepted Answer

Supervisors or lower-level managers generally report to the assistant general manager. Depending on your company, the typical management hierarchy has lower-level or first-level managers such as office managers and supervisors. Then, there is the mid-level management which includes the general manager.

Question 5

What is a good starting salary for an Assistant General Manager?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for an assistant general manager is $37,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an assistant general manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for assistant general managers is $51,430, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an assistant general manager can vary by state.

Question 6

How much does a general manager get paid?

Accepted Answer

A general manager gets paid about $82,000 yearly or $39.80 hourly. On the lower end of the salary range, general managers might only make around $53,000. On the higher end, however, they can make $128,000. As most jobs go, factors like industry, location, and experience can determine your salary.

Question 7

Can an assistant general manager make 100k?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as an assistant general manager. While possible, it is unlikely to earn over $100k as an assistant general manager because even higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $70,000 per year. The average annual salary for an assistant general manager is $51,430. For example, assistant general managers in District of Columbia whose salaries are in the 90th percentile earn an average salary of $125,000.

Question 8

How much does a general manager's assistant make?

Accepted Answer

A general manager's assistant makes about $55,000 in yearly salary or $26.55 hourly. On the lower end of the salary range, they might make around $38,000. On the higher end, they can make around $79,000. As most jobs go, factors like industry, location, and experience can determine your salary.

Question 9

How much should an assistant manager get paid?

Accepted Answer

An assistant manager should get paid between $42,000 - $56,000 annually, or $20-27 per hour. This can vary based on location, work history, and what type of assistant manager we are talking about.

Question 10

What is the difference between assistant manager and assistant general manager?

Accepted Answer

The difference between an assistant manager and an assistant general manager is their level of responsibility. An assistant manager is typically the assistant to a lower-level manager who reports to the general manager and usually only handles one aspect of the company.

Question 11

What makes a good assistant general manager?

Accepted Answer

What makes a good assistant general manager is having excellent leadership and decision-making skills. They also typically have postsecondary education, usually an associate's or bachelor's degree in business or management.

Question 12

What percentage of Assistant General Managers are female?

Accepted Answer

38.5% of assistant general managers are female in the United States. This is 2.0 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female assistant general managers has increased by 4.2 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 105,361 female assistant general managers in the U.S. and 168,305 male assistant general managers in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 273,666 people with the specific job title of assistant general manager and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

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