Bar General Manager Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

How much does a Bar General Manager make in Madison, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bar General Manager in Madison, WI is $177,578. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $142,876 to $213,916, with most professionals earning between $111,282 and $247,000.

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Assist and work with the board marketing committee in establishing andimplementing an on-going marketing strategy.

December 20, 2022

Manages by being accessible and active in all areas of the restaurant in order to ensure standards are met, proper procedures are taking place and guests are satisfied through proper execution.

December 27, 2022

Understand and uphold completely all F&B policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs in both venues.

February 23, 2023

Develop training schedule for wine, beer and alcohol education.

March 18, 2023

Control Profit & Loss by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports and taking appropriate actions to include maintaining appropriate stock of liquor, beer and other bar or restaurant products.

April 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Bar General Manager in Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

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142876

213916

177578

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

144133

221849

181924

What is the average salary for Bar General Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bar General Manager in Madison, WI. The base salary for Bar General Manager ranges from $142,876 to $213,916 with the average base salary of $177,578. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $144,133 to $221,849 with the average total cash compensation of $181,924.

View Average Salary for Bar General Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$177,578	$142,876 - $213,916
Bonus	$4,346	$1,257 - $7,933
Total Pay	$181,924	$144,133 - $221,849

* 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.

Bar General Manager Salary Near Madison, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,549 - $211,929	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,847 - $213,873	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,015 - $214,125	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,556 - $214,935	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,278 - $207,032	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,920 - $204,999	COMPARE TO Madison, WI

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About Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Chicago. The city completely surrounds the smaller Town of Madison, the City of Monona, and the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills. Madison shares borders with its largest suburb, Sun Prairie, and three other suburbs, Middleton, McFarland, and Fitchburg. Other suburbs include the city of Verona and the villages of Cottage Grove, DeForest, and Waunakee as well as Mount Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, and Cross Plains among others. According to th...

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