General Manager Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 1 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£37K - £65K/yr
Average Base Pay

8,932 salaries

£41K

Low

£57K

Average

£83K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£8,023Range£3,665 - £17,562
The average salary for General Manager is £57,349 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a General Manager in the United Kingdom is £8,023, with a range from £3,665 - £17,562. Salaries estimates are based on 8932 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by General Manager employees in United Kingdom.

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in United Kingdom

£57,349 /yr
General Manager
£66,319 /yr
Senior General Manager
£55,738 /yr
General Manager IV
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Job TitleSalary
General Manager£57,349 /yr
Senior General Manager£66,319 /yr
General Manager IV£55,738 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a General Manager?

in United Kingdom

£57,349 /yr
General Manager
£66,319 /yr
Senior General Manager
£55,738 /yr
General Manager IV
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a General Manager?

Job TitleSalary
General Manager£57,349 /yr
Senior General Manager£66,319 /yr
General Manager IV£55,738 /yr

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Mitchells & Butlers
3.5

Mitchells & Butlers

General Manager

£43,140

 /yr
Range: £25K - £105K
343 salaries
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£25K

£105K

£24,669 - £105,261 Range

Greene King
3.4

Greene King

General Manager

£41,833

 /yr
Range: £23K - £201K
247 salaries
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£23K

£201K

£22,777 - £200,666 Range

Marston's
3.2

Marston's

General Manager

£44,277

 /yr
Range: £26K - £281K
142 salaries
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£26K

£281K

£26,247 - £280,821 Range

Stonegate Pub Company
3.2

Stonegate Pub Company

General Manager

£41,588

 /yr
Range: £29K - £76K
136 salaries
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£29K

£76K

£28,663 - £75,508 Range

Currys
3.2

Currys

General Manager

£48,452

 /yr
Range: £29K - £84K
129 salaries
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£29K

£84K

£28,633 - £83,666 Range

wagamama
3.6

wagamama

General Manager

£49,343

 /yr
Range: £25K - £81K
128 salaries
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£25K

£81K

£25,082 - £81,172 Range

Whitbread
3.6

Whitbread

General Manager

£45,294

 /yr
Range: £31K - £79K
117 salaries
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£31K

£79K

£31,277 - £79,054 Range

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Nando's UK & IRE
3.9

Nando's UK & IRE

General Manager

£46,838

 /yr
Range: £36K - £72K
76 salaries
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£36K

£72K

£36,234 - £72,171 Range

Pret A Manger
3.4

Pret A Manger

General Manager

£41,947

 /yr
Range: £30K - £56K
72 salaries
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£30K

£56K

£30,099 - £55,907 Range

Young’s Pubs
3.5

Young’s Pubs

General Manager

£44,738

 /yr
Range: £25K - £368K
71 salaries
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£25K

£368K

£25,054 - £367,833 Range

The Gym Group
4.1

The Gym Group

General Manager

£38,960

 /yr
Range: £32K - £58K
65 salaries
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£32K

£58K

£31,500 - £58,229 Range

Prezzo
3.6

Prezzo

General Manager

£36,647

 /yr
Range: £22K - £59K
63 salaries
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£22K

£59K

£22,386 - £59,162 Range

Revolution Bars Group
4

Revolution Bars Group

General Manager

£46,607

 /yr
Range: £38K - £69K
57 salaries
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£38K

£69K

£37,616 - £69,000 Range

Wren Kitchens
4

Wren Kitchens

General Manager

£73,112

 /yr
Range: £35K - £138K
55 salaries
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£35K

£138K

£35,008 - £138,354 Range

Loungers
3.2

Loungers

General Manager

£37,338

 /yr
Range: £29K - £54K
52 salaries
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£29K

£54K

£28,845 - £53,686 Range

PizzaExpress
3.8

PizzaExpress

General Manager

£37,648

 /yr
Range: £30K - £55K
48 salaries
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£30K

£55K

£29,953 - £54,735 Range

GSK
4.1

GSK

General Manager

£84,287

 /yr
Range: £58K - £175K
47 salaries
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£58K

£175K

£58,352 - £175,057 Range

Fuller's
3.7

Fuller's

General Manager

£43,694

 /yr
Range: £32K - £76K
46 salaries
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£32K

£76K

£32,480 - £76,055 Range

Carluccio's
3.6

Carluccio's

General Manager

£40,736

 /yr
Range: £33K - £63K
42 salaries
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£33K

£63K

£33,405 - £63,168 Range

BrewDog
3.1

BrewDog

General Manager

£37,299

 /yr
Range: £30K - £51K
41 salaries
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£30K

£51K

£30,093 - £51,419 Range

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General Manager Salaries

Job TitleSalary
General Manager salaries - 343 salaries reported£43,140/yr
General Manager salaries - 247 salaries reported£41,833/yr
General Manager salaries - 142 salaries reported£44,277/yr
General Manager salaries - 136 salaries reported£41,588/yr
General Manager salaries - 129 salaries reported£48,452/yr
General Manager salaries - 128 salaries reported£49,343/yr
General Manager salaries - 117 salaries reported£45,294/yr
General Manager salaries - 76 salaries reported£46,838/yr
General Manager salaries - 72 salaries reported£41,947/yr
General Manager salaries - 71 salaries reported£44,738/yr
General Manager salaries - 65 salaries reported£38,960/yr
General Manager salaries - 63 salaries reported£36,647/yr
General Manager salaries - 57 salaries reported£46,607/yr
General Manager salaries - 55 salaries reported£73,112/yr
General Manager salaries - 52 salaries reported£37,338/yr
General Manager salaries - 48 salaries reported£37,648/yr
General Manager salaries - 47 salaries reported£84,287/yr
General Manager salaries - 46 salaries reported£43,694/yr
General Manager salaries - 42 salaries reported£40,736/yr
General Manager salaries - 41 salaries reported£37,299/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a General Manager salaries

The average salary for a General Manager is £57,349 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 8932 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a General Manager employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a General Manager in United Kingdom is £82,883 per year.

The lowest salary for a General Manager in United Kingdom is £40,913 per year.

Pay for general managers varies widely, since the job title encompasses so many possible industries and responsibilities. General managers are typically paid much more than junior team members, as compensation for their additional work training, supervising, and coaching others. General managers can increase their pay by becoming an executive, or eventually become promoted into a managing director position. There might also be opportunities to become a regional or area manager depending on the hierarchy of the company the candidate is working at.

If you want to make more money in your career as a general manager, it's important to understand what factors play a role in determining your salary. In addition to your on-the-job experience, holding a postgraduate degree in one or more business-related field, such as business administration or operations management can pave the way to quicker promotions and more responsibilities, resulting in a higher salary. It’s vital to demonstrate your leadership skills and build a motivated, cohesive team, so you should be aiming to excel in these areas. Depending on which sector you work in, obtain industry-specific training to help you demonstrate to your employer how you can benefit your company and increase its profitability. You will want to aim to be an asset to the company to put yourself in a strong position to negotiate a higher salary.

Negotiating a salary is an important part of the hiring process. Before you begin negotiations, you should have a specific salary range in mind. You can determine a reasonable range by researching average salaries for similar positions in your area and assessing your education, experience, and in-demand skills. When you begin negotiations, clearly present your salary request accompanied by this supporting information, and be prepared to answer any questions your employer has. If you already have a general manager job and want to renegotiate the salary and benefits, you can increase your chance of a pay rise by approaching your manager confidently and presenting your case clearly and concisely as to how you are an asset to the company.

About 70.71% of General Manager professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £8,023 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a General Manager in United Kingdom as a good salary.

General Manager professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £30,746 and £119,616 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £57,349 following the average career path of a General Manager.

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