Salary Survey Report for Job: General / Operations Manager

• General and Operations Managers - Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of companies or public and private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Includes owners and managers who head small business establishments whose duties are primarily managerial.

Average Management Salary

The job title "general manager" is vague for a reason; the role of a general manager is broad and, as explained in the job description above, responsibilities can be wide ranging. For the average manager, salary potential depends greatly on the industry in which one works, the size of the business and years of experience on the job. According to PayScale's report on General Manager Salary by Industry, two of the highest average management salaries are currently found in the manufacturing and construction industries. If you're wondering about the importance of education verses experience for general managers, salary data suggests that both are highly influential. On average, management salary ranges are given a significant boost by earning higher degrees and gaining years of experience. Take a look at the Average Management Salary by Degree chart to see how earning a Master of Business Administration degree could improve your salary. And view the average Manager Salary by Years Experience to see the kind of salary progression that is possible over the course of 20 years. In terms of employment setting, one factor to keep in mind is company size. While general managers may work in a variety of settings, comparing the Average Management Salary by Company Size reveals that larger companies tend to offer higher salaries.

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