General Manager Distribution Salary in the United States

How much does a General Manager Distribution make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Manager Distribution in the United States is $90,374 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a General Manager Distribution's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,890
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,036 to $102,683
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,625
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General Manager Distribution Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $102,683 $8,557 $1,975 $49
Average $90,374 $7,531 $1,738 $43
25th Percentile $80,036 $6,670 $1,539 $38
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Key Factors That Influence General Manager Distribution Salaries

A General Manager Distribution'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do General Manager Distribution Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract General Manager Distributions. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $100,062.
  • California: $99,682.
  • Massachusetts: $98,354.

Top Paying Cities for General Manager Distributions

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: $113,988
  • San Francisco: $112,868
  • Oakland: $110,364

What Skills Can Increase a General Manager Distribution's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.34% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Warehouse Management (Mentioned in 2.01% Job Postings): Planning, arranging, and organizing goods and materials for the daily operation of a warehouse.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
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Leadership 10.34%
Warehouse Management 2.01%
Material Handling 1.27%
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 General Manager Distribution's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • ISO: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $95,796
6%
ISO
 $93,989
4%
Project Management
 $93,989
4%
Six Sigma
 $93,989
4%
Supply Chain
 $93,085
3%
Initiative
 $93,085
3%
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How Education impacts a General Manager Distribution's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many General Manager Distributions enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a General Manager Distribution with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $98,977 and $107,948).

General Manager Distribution Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for General Manager Distribution
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 26.2%
Associates 14.2%
Bachelors 42.1%
Masters 16.0%
Doctorate 0.2%
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General Manager Distribution Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Manager Distribution'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.

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$80,036
Average $90,374/year
$102,683
$6,670
Average $7,531/month
$8,557
$1,539
Average $1,738/week
$1,975
$38
Average $43/hour
$49
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $102,683 $8,557 $1,975 $49
Average $90,374 $7,531 $1,738 $43
25th Percentile $80,036 $6,670 $1,539 $38

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Salary Trends for General Manager Distribution

Salaries for a General Manager Distribution can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,475 in 2023 to around $97,423 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of General Manager Distribution salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of General Manager Distribution Over Time

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