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General manager in training salary

Average general manager in training salary

$15.69

$32,632 yearly

Entry-level general manager in training salary
$20,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the General Manager In Training Salary

The average salary for a General Manager In Training currently stands at $32,632 annually, which translates to approximately $16 per hour. This salary can vary significantly based on location, experience, and the specific industry. For example, states like California and New York typically offer higher wages due to the increased cost of living.

Salary by Experience Level

As you gain experience in this role, your earning potential can increase. Entry-level positions may start lower, while those with several years in management can expect higher compensation. For instance, managers with over five years of experience may earn upwards of $45,000 per year.

Job Opportunities

General Managers In Training are often found in retail, hospitality, and food service sectors, providing ample job opportunities. Many companies invest in training programs, ensuring you gain the skills necessary for future managerial roles. To explore job openings and find your ideal position, visit job boards like Zippia, where you can apply directly for relevant opportunities.

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HealthTrust$77,013
Quad$32,942

General manager in training salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level general manager in training$13,400$6.46
Mid-level general manager in training$20,800$9.98
Senior-level general manager in training$37,600$18.10

General manager in training salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for a general manager in training typically falls between $32,632 and $88,852.
zippia
$32,632yearly
glassdoor[1]
$88,852yearly
Salary.com[2]
$68,318yearly
payscale[3]
$48,000yearly

Average general manager in training salary by state

The average general manager in training salary in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average general manager in training salary states are Arizona, Mississippi, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for general managers in training

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$50,802$24.42
2Rhode Island$59,648$28.68
3Massachusetts$55,466$26.67
4New Jersey$49,867$23.97
5California$46,886$22.54
6Texas$37,764$18.16
7Connecticut$52,980$25.47
8Hawaii$48,497$23.32
9Delaware$49,651$23.87
10Pennsylvania$46,579$22.39
11Wisconsin$41,124$19.77
12District of Columbia$54,124$26.02
13Colorado$45,152$21.71
14Alabama$33,803$16.25
15Minnesota$39,601$19.04
16Indiana$33,914$16.30
17New Hampshire$36,101$17.36
18Maryland$41,659$20.03
19South Dakota$39,796$19.13
20Maine$35,604$17.12
21New Mexico$36,786$17.69
22Alaska$40,927$19.68
23Kansas$34,035$16.36
24Virginia$37,551$18.05
25Illinois$35,769$17.20
26Louisiana$31,036$14.92
27North Carolina$32,304$15.53
28Washington$37,836$18.19
29Ohio$30,227$14.53
30Nevada$33,397$16.06
31Michigan$30,303$14.57
32North Dakota$34,125$16.41
33Tennessee$28,653$13.78
34Kentucky$28,186$13.55
35Wyoming$28,191$13.55
36Montana$29,511$14.19
37West Virginia$28,267$13.59
38Oregon$33,114$15.92
39Vermont$33,359$16.04
40Georgia$28,940$13.91
41Nebraska$30,870$14.84
42South Carolina$26,030$12.51
43Iowa$30,272$14.55
44Florida$28,899$13.89
45Mississippi$26,198$12.60
46Missouri$26,875$12.92
47Oklahoma$25,264$12.15
48Arizona$26,419$12.70
49Arkansas$24,126$11.60
50Utah$21,707$10.44
51Idaho$26,514$12.75

Highest paying cities for general managers in training

The highest-paying cities for general managers in training are Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Philadelphia, PA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Boston, MA$55,500$26.68
2New York, NY$50,981$24.51
3Philadelphia, PA$47,412$22.79
4Minneapolis, MN$39,566$19.02
5San Antonio, TX$38,097$18.32
6Marion, IN$34,254$16.47
7West Fargo, ND$33,951$16.32
8Mobile, AL$33,935$16.31
9Cleveland, OH$31,519$15.15
10Charlotte, NC$31,501$15.14
11Lafayette, LA$31,202$15.00
12Omaha, NE$30,917$14.86
13Pensacola, FL$29,657$14.26
14Atlanta, GA$29,045$13.96
15Knoxville, TN$28,994$13.94
16Gulfport, MS$26,359$12.67
17Columbia, SC$26,163$12.58

General manager in training salary details

A general manager in training's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average general manager in training salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a general manager in training's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
75th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
Average$32,632$2,719$16
25th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12
10th Percentile$20,000$1,667$10

Highest paying general manager in training jobs

The highest paying types of general managers in training are general sales manager, district manager, and general manager of operations.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Co-Manager$64,962$5,413$31.23258,234
District Training Manager$83,080$6,923$39.94333,123
District Manager$96,909$8,076$46.59373,525
Co-Manager/Store Manager$41,516$3,460$19.96359,826
Store Manager$46,950$3,912$22.57446,127
Training Manager$73,453$6,121$35.31121,521

Top companies hiring general managers in training now:

  1. Applebee's Canada jobs (74)
  2. QDOBA Catering - Twin Cities Group jobs (26)
  3. Denny's jobs (31)
  4. Buffalo Wild Wings jobs (70)
  5. Panera Bread jobs (86)

Which companies pay general managers in training the most?

General manager in training salaries at HealthTrust and Clover Food Lab are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average general manager in training salary at companies like Brunswick and Wedgewood Weddings & Events are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1HealthTrust$77,013$37.03
2Clover Food Lab$58,784$28.26
3Brunswick$42,375$20.37
4Wedgewood Weddings & Events$36,121$17.37
5TEAM$35,757$17.19
6Marco's Pizza$35,475$17.06
7CAVA$35,091$16.87
8Katmai Careers$34,906$16.78
9Drivetime$34,783$16.72
10Tropical Smoothie Cafe$34,599$16.63
11Coen Company$34,374$16.53
12CKE Restaurants Holdings$34,187$16.44
13Carl's Jr. India$34,065$16.38
14Papa John's International$33,966$16.33
15Panda Express$33,686$16.20
16Five Guys$33,560$16.13
17Penn Station East Coast Subs$33,477$16.09
18Verizon Services Corp.$33,362$16.04
19The Wills Group$33,112$15.92
20Quad$32,942$15.84

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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General manager in training salary trends

The average general manager in training salary has risen by $2,676 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average general manager in training earned $29,956 annually, but today, they earn $32,632 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for general managers in training over the last decade.

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Average general manager in training salary over time

Compare general manager in training salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

General manager in training salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$32,600$15.69+2.8%
2025$31,700$15.25-0.1%
2024$31,800$15.28+0.5%
2023$31,600$15.20+1.1%
2022$31,300$15.03+1.6%

Recently added general manager in training salaries

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Buddy's Home FurnishingsGeneral Manager In Training-BilingualMidland, TX06/24/2025$35,479
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