Automotive Shop Manager Salary in Columbia, SC

How much does an Automotive Shop Manager make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Shop Manager in Columbia, SC is $94,488. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $84,017 to $103,861, with most professionals earning between $74,484 and $112,394.

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Common responsibilities of an Automotive Shop Manager

Follow company procedures for educating customers on inspection results for their vehicles, communicating the benefits and value of any needed work, answering any questions, and performing any needed repairs.

January 25, 2023

Communicates with Regional Service Manager sometime during the day and talk about what is going on in your shop.

January 29, 2023

Assist in planning and executing appointments as needed to drive sales and meet center goals.

March 07, 2023

Reviews the daily job schedules for the Service Department and evaluate the jobs coming in for the day.

March 14, 2023

Monitor progress and completion of vehicles in the shop, ensuring that proper repair and safety procedures are followed.

March 27, 2023

Participates in the repair and reconditioning of automobiles and trucks.

April 20, 2023

Understand, keep abreast of and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect Collision center operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA right-to-know, etc.

May 09, 2023

Manage activities of the mechanic shop to ensure vehicles are repaired and all work is performed in a timely manner and according to established quality standards and customer or account requirements.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Automotive Shop Manager in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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84017

103861

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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85673

107821

97354

What is the average salary for Automotive Shop Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automotive Shop Manager in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Automotive Shop Manager ranges from $84,017 to $103,861 with the average base salary of $94,488. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,673 to $107,821 with the average total cash compensation of $97,354.

View Average Salary for Automotive Shop Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,488	$84,017 - $103,861
Bonus	$2,866	$1,656 - $3,960
Total Pay	$97,354	$85,673 - $107,821

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Automotive Shop Manager Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,433 - $99,430	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,926 - $103,748	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,665 - $108,370	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,816 - $101,140	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,181 - $104,063	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,000 - $106,312	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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