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Car Dealership General Manager

Average Car Dealership General Manager Salary

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$78,980
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$46k
MEDIAN
$79k
90%
$156k

The average salary for a Car Dealership General Manager is $78,980 in 2025

Base Salary
$46k - $156k
Bonus
$1k - $41k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $37k
Commission
$1k - $41k
Total Pay
$39k - $164k
Based on 13,988 salary profiles (last updated May 08 2024)
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4.1 out of 5
(1,535)
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Common Health Benefits for a Car Dealership General Manager

Medical
67%
Dental
55%
Vision
50%
None
32%

Gender Breakdown for Car Dealership General Managers

Male
61.6%
Female
37.7%
Prefer to self-define
0.5%
This data is based on 5,142 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Car Dealership General Managers

What is the highest pay for Car Dealership General Managers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Car Dealership General Manager is $156k / year

What is the lowest pay for Car Dealership General Managers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Car Dealership General Manager is $46k / year

How can Car Dealership General Managers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Car Dealership General Manager is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Car Dealership General Manager that oversees more junior Car Dealership General Managers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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