Dealership Manager Salary in Stamford, Connecticut

How much does a Dealership Manager make in Stamford, CT?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dealership Manager in Stamford, CT is $162,087. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $139,536 to $189,316, with most professionals earning between $119,004 and $214,106.

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Common responsibilities of a Dealership Manager

Works closely with general manager to establish sales department goals and objectives and ensures that they are achieved.

November 01, 2022

Managers are required to not only understand and keep abreast of the federal, state, and local regulations that affect their operations, but must also comply with these regulations including hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know and provide necessary training on these regulations and ethical practices.

November 29, 2022

Develop work plan, schedules, and logistics, and organize deliveries based on overall project parameters, project schedule and scope, and customer goals.

December 03, 2022

Communicate the current supplier relationship and any need for changes or additions in regards to suppliers to the Leadership Team.

December 22, 2022

Review, understand and comply with company and/or dealership standards related to reserve income, F&I product penetrations/income, and Per-Vehicle-Retail (PVR) averages for retail (new and used) and lease customers.

January 16, 2023

Maintains all management reports necessary to audit the performance of the Service Department and individual employees on a monthly basis.

February 26, 2023

Provide one or more lots at Dealer' s sole cost, to locate display buildings and inventory and with sufficient room for Company ' s trucks to deliver and pick up portable buildings.

March 08, 2023

Follows corporate requirements in maintaining a system of internal controls and operating procedures that will foster efficiency, provide useful management information, and protect the assets of the dealership from theft, loss, or unnecessary depreciation.

April 04, 2023

Create a positive environment and maintain open communication with all employees to boost morale and ensure that employees feel comfortable communicating any concerns and problems to the Location Manager.

April 28, 2023

Participate in follow-through and coordination of punch list open issues to meet customer satisfaction.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Dealership Manager in Stamford, CT

Average Base Salary

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139536

189316

162087

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

170912

246352

203072

What is the average salary for Dealership Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dealership Manager in Stamford, CT. The base salary for Dealership Manager ranges from $139,536 to $189,316 with the average base salary of $162,087. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $170,912 to $246,352 with the average total cash compensation of $203,072.

View Average Salary for Dealership Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$162,087	$139,536 - $189,316
Bonus	$40,985	$31,376 - $57,036
Total Pay	$203,072	$170,912 - $246,352

* 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.

Dealership Manager Salary Near Stamford, CT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Greenwich, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,871 - $189,771	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Norwalk, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,871 - $189,771	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,077 - $187,337	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Bridgeport, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,077 - $187,337	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Danbury, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,936 - $183,076	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Stratford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,077 - $187,337	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT

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About Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford (/ˈstæmfərd/) is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643. As of 2017, according to the Census Bureau, the population of Stamford had risen to 131,000, making it the third-largest city in the state (behind Bridgeport and New Haven) and the seventh-largest city in New England. Approximately 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Manhattan, Stamford is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro area which is a part of the Greater New York metropolitan area. Stamford is home to four Fortune 500 Companies, nine Fort...

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