Sonic Drive-In restaurant manager salary

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Average Sonic Drive-In restaurant manager salary

$25.1hourly

$33,247 yearly

Entry-level Sonic Drive-In restaurant manager salary

$24,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Sonic Drive-In pay restaurant managers?

The average salary for Sonic Drive-In restaurant managers is $33,247 per year. Sonic Drive-In restaurant manager salaries range between $24,000 to $45,000 per year. Sonic Drive-In restaurant managers earn 36% less than the national average salary for restaurant managers of $52,202.

Location impacts how much a restaurant manager at Sonic Drive-In can expect to make. Restaurant managers at Sonic Drive-In make the most in Milpitas, CA, Chehalis, WA, and Flagstaff, AZ.

How much does Sonic Drive-In pay restaurant managers by location?

Sonic Drive-In pays restaurant managers the most in Milpitas, CA, Chehalis, WA, and Flagstaff, AZ. Additionally, cities like Central Point and Salt Lake City also report highly competitive salaries for restaurant managers at Sonic Drive-In.

Restaurant manager Sonic Drive-In salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Milpitas, CA	$53,513	$25.73
2	Chehalis, WA	$46,927	$22.56
3	Flagstaff, AZ	$45,043	$21.66
4	Central Point, OR	$44,242	$21.27
5	Salt Lake City, UT	$42,082	$20.23
6	Thackerville, OK	$41,320	$19.87
7	Colorado Springs, CO	$39,542	$19.01
8	Houston, TX	$38,549	$18.53
9	Overland Park, KS	$38,216	$18.37
10	Idaho Falls, ID	$37,253	$17.91

Highest-paid Sonic Drive-In restaurant managers by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Director Of Food And Beverage	$71,207	$34	-
2	Associate General Manager	$56,161	$27	-
3	Multi-Unit Manager	$54,261	$26	7
4	Manager	$48,361	$23	-
5	General Manager	$47,691	$23	1,067
6	Restaurant General Manager	$46,856	$23	16
7	Hospitality Manager	$40,886	$20	-
8	Assistant General Manager	$39,603	$19	142
9	Catering Manager	$36,908	$18	-
10	Convenience Store Manager	$36,888	$18	-

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Restaurant manager salary at Sonic Drive-In competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	CKE Restaurants Holdings	$65,598	$32	118
2	Chipotle Mexican Grill	$63,387	$30	208
3	Panera Bread	$60,997	$29	471
4	Jack in the Box	$59,829	$29	837
5	Buffalo Wild Wings	$59,274	$29	317
6	Dairy Queen	$53,652	$26	250
7	Arby's	$52,348	$25	2667
8	Applebee's Canada	$50,053	$24	210
9	Ruby Tuesday	$49,726	$24	-
10	Steak 'n Shake	$48,643	$23	225
11	Burger King	$47,180	$23	589
12	Taco Bell	$46,433	$22	12397
13	Culver's	$43,001	$21	552
14	Red Lobster	$42,002	$20	138
15	Subway	$31,685	$15	100
16	Little Caesars	$30,617	$15	325
17	Wendy's	$30,267	$15	3707
18	Pizza Hut	$29,962	$14	2860
19	KFC	$28,580	$14	4282
20	McDonald's	$27,709	$13	13885

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