What are the main factors that influence a Fine Dining General Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Fine Dining General Manager's salary?

A Fine Dining General Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,387 for beginners, reaching about $58,901 at mid-level, and approach $62,365 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Fine Dining General Manager?

Fine Dining General Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fine Dining General Manager roles are District of Columbia $66,590, California $66,338, Massachusetts $65,454. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fine Dining General Manager roles make?

Salaries for Fine Dining General Manager level roles vary by specialization: Fine Dining Host: $70,676; Fine Dining Manager: $62,084; Manager of the Fine Dining Outlet - Casino: $59,450; Fine Dining Restaurant Manager: $59,442; GENERAL MANAGER BUSINESS DINING: $58,386.

Fine Dining General Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Fine Dining General Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fine Dining General Manager in Delaware is $60,907 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,693
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,193 to $69,170
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,171

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Fine Dining General Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,170	$5,764	$1,330	$33
Average	$60,907	$5,076	$1,171	$29
25th Percentile	$53,193	$4,433	$1,023	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Fine Dining General Manager Salaries

A Fine Dining General Manager'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 Fine Dining General Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fine Dining General Manager'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): $57,387
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,736
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,901
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,299
Expert (over 8 years): $62,365

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Fine Dining General Manager	$57,387
Intermediate Level Fine Dining General Manager	$57,736
Senior Level Fine Dining General Manager	$58,901
Specialist Level Fine Dining General Manager	$60,299
Expert Level Fine Dining General Manager	$62,365

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How Do Fine Dining General Manager 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 Fine Dining General Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,590.
California: $66,338.
Massachusetts: $65,454.

District of Columbia $66,590 California $66,338 Massachusetts $65,454 Washington $65,213 New Jersey $65,189 Alaska $65,105 Connecticut $64,275 New York $63,938

Hawaii $62,861 Rhode Island $62,356 Maryland $62,013 Minnesota $61,544 Colorado $61,364 Illinois $61,304 Oregon $61,075 Delaware $60,907

New Hampshire $60,801 Virginia $60,564 Pennsylvania $59,872 Nevada $59,524 North Dakota $59,409 Michigan $59,229 Wisconsin $59,163 Vermont $59,030

Texas $58,663 Maine $58,639 Arizona $58,603 Ohio $58,561 Georgia $58,008 Indiana $57,731 Wyoming $57,677 Utah $57,593

Iowa $57,557 Kansas $57,268 Louisiana $57,184 North Carolina $57,154 Missouri $57,142 Florida $56,907 Montana $56,781 Nebraska $56,661

Kentucky $56,595 South Carolina $56,354 Tennessee $56,204 Idaho $56,143 New Mexico $55,704 Oklahoma $55,608 Alabama $55,253 South Dakota $54,658

Arkansas $54,333 West Virginia $54,159 Mississippi $53,636

Top Paying Cities for Fine Dining General Managers

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:

Lincoln: $60,633
Little Creek: $61,076
Magnolia: $60,989

Lincoln, DE $60,633 Little Creek, DE $61,076 Magnolia, DE $60,989 Milford, DE $60,787 Marydel, DE $60,886 Millsboro, DE $60,378 Millville, DE $60,471 Milton, DE $60,576

Nassau, DE $60,620 Ocean View, DE $60,461 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,577 Seaford, DE $60,612 Selbyville, DE $60,361 Smyrna, DE $61,119 Viola, DE $60,837 Woodside, DE $61,001

Bear, DE $60,860 Newark, DE $60,837 Claymont, DE $60,962 Delaware City, DE $60,898 Hockessin, DE $60,832 Kirkwood, DE $60,886 Middletown, DE $60,910 Montchanin, DE $60,845

New Castle, DE $60,854 Odessa, DE $60,940 Port Penn, DE $60,981 Rockland, DE $60,851 Saint Georges, DE $60,891 Townsend, DE $60,984 Winterthur, DE $60,859 Lewes, DE $60,599

Wilmington, DE $60,835 Dover, DE $61,076 Dover Afb, DE $60,755 Bethany Beach, DE $60,397 Bethel, DE $60,460 Bridgeville, DE $60,602 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,904 Cheswold, DE $61,057

Clayton, DE $61,058 Dagsboro, DE $60,355 Delmar, DE $60,258 Ellendale, DE $60,441 Felton, DE $60,782 Fenwick Island, DE $60,369 Frankford, DE $60,263 Frederica, DE $60,842

Georgetown, DE $60,332 Greenwood, DE $60,612 Harbeson, DE $60,397 Harrington, DE $60,705 Hartly, DE $60,894 Houston, DE $60,618 Kenton, DE $61,061 Laurel, DE $60,296

Yorklyn, DE $60,850

Fine Dining General Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fine Dining General Manager'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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$53,193

Average $60,907/year

$69,170

$4,433

Average $5,076/month

$5,764

$1,023

Average $1,171/week

$1,330

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,170	$5,764	$1,330	$33
Average	$60,907	$5,076	$1,171	$29
25th Percentile	$53,193	$4,433	$1,023	$26

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