Finance Manager Auto Dealership Salary in the United States

How much does a Finance Manager Auto Dealership make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Finance Manager Auto Dealership in the United States is $136,046 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, a Finance Manager Auto Dealership's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,201
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,279 to $145,549
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,476
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View as table View as graph 25% $125,279 10% $115,476 90% $154,201 75% $145,549 $136,046 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Finance Manager Auto Dealership Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $145,549 $12,129 $2,799 $70
Average $136,046 $11,337 $2,616 $65
25th Percentile $125,279 $10,440 $2,409 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Finance Manager Auto Dealership Salaries

A Finance Manager Auto Dealership's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Finance Manager Auto Dealership Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Finance Manager Auto Dealership's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $93,134
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $115,700
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,067
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $172,761
  • Expert (over 8 years): $209,352
Levels Salary
Finance S... Level Finance Manager Auto Dealership$93,134
Finance S... Level Finance Manager Auto Dealership$115,700
Finance M... Level Finance Manager Auto Dealership$134,067
Finance S... Level Finance Manager Auto Dealership$172,761
Finance D... Level Finance Manager Auto Dealership$209,352
$93,134 0 yr
$115,700 < 2 yrs
$134,067 2-4 yrs
$172,761 5-8 yrs
$209,352 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Finance Manager Auto Dealerships

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $171,595
  • San Francisco: $169,716
  • Oakland: $166,139

What Skills Can Increase a Finance Manager Auto Dealership's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 12.26% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Financial Management (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Financial management focuses on ratios, equities and debts. It is useful for portfolio management,distribution of dividend,capital raising,hedging and looking after fluctuations in foreign currency and product cycles.Financial managers are the people who will do research and based on the research, decide what sort of capital to obtain in order to fund the company's assets as well as maximizing the value of the firm for all the stakeholders. It also refers to the efficient and effective management of money (funds) in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. It is the specialized function directly associated with the top management. The significance of this function is not seen in the 'Line' but also in the capacity of the 'Staff' in overall of a company. It has been defined differently by different experts in the field. The term typically applies to an organization or company's financial strategy, while personal finance or financial life management refers to an individual's management strategy. It includes how to raise the capital and how to allocate capital, i.e. capital budgeting. Not only for long term budgeting, but also how to allocate the short term resources like current liabilities. It also deals with the dividend policies of the share holders.
  • Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 12.26%
Financial Management 1.71%
Accounts Receivable 1.17%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Finance Manager Auto Dealership's salary.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Financial Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Financial Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Partnering
$145,569
7%
Financial Modeling
$144,209
6%
Financial Planning
$142,848
5%
Insight
$142,848
5%
Decision Making
$142,848
5%
Variance Analysis
$142,848
5%
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Finance Manager Auto Dealership Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Finance Manager Auto Dealership roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Finance Manager Auto Dealership positions in Retail & Wholesale or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Finance Manager Auto Dealership as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Finance Manager Auto Dealership

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$190,464$92.040%
Aerospace & Defense$176,860$85.030%
Insurance$163,255$78.020%
Energy & Utilities$156,453$75.015%
Business Services$149,651$72.010%

Finance Manager Auto Dealership Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Finance Manager Auto Dealership's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Finance Manager Auto Dealership

Salaries for a Finance Manager Auto Dealership can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $123,020 in 2023 to around $122,006 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Finance Manager Auto Dealership salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Finance Manager Auto Dealership Over Time

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$123,020
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$123,409
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FAQ about Finance Manager Auto Dealership

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Finance Manager Auto Dealership?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Finance Manager Auto Dealership roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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