Warehouse General Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Warehouse General Manager in the United States is $94,606 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,296
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,795 to $108,053
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,772
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Warehouse General Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $108,053 $9,004 $2,078 $52
Average $94,606 $7,884 $1,819 $45
25th Percentile $85,795 $7,150 $1,650 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Warehouse General Manager Salaries

A Warehouse 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Warehouse General Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Warehouse 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): $90,411
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,796
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,694
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,606
  • Expert (over 8 years): $98,561
Levels Salary
Entry Level Warehouse General Manager$90,411
Intermediate Level Warehouse General Manager$90,796
Senior Level Warehouse General Manager$91,694
Specialist Level Warehouse General Manager$94,606
Expert Level Warehouse General Manager$98,561
$90,411 0 yr
$90,796 < 2 yrs
$91,694 2-4 yrs
$94,606 5-8 yrs
$98,561 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Warehouse 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:

  • San Jose: $119,327
  • San Francisco: $118,154
  • Oakland: $115,533

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.63% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Inventory Management (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 1.39% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.63%
Inventory Management 2.33%
Packaging 1.39%
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 Warehouse General Manager's salary.
  • Event Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • KPI: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Services Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Event Marketing
$113,527
20%
KPI
$100,283
6%
Services Marketing
$100,283
6%
Analysis
$99,337
5%
Interviewing
$99,337
5%
Initiative
$99,337
5%
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How Education impacts a Warehouse General Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Warehouse General Managers 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 Warehouse General Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $89,098 and $96,988).

Warehouse General Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Warehouse General Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 49.5%
Associates 14.7%
Bachelors 29.4%
Masters 4.4%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Warehouse General Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Warehouse 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Warehouse General Manager

Salaries for a Warehouse General Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $90,853 in 2023 to around $89,913 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Warehouse General Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Warehouse General Manager Over Time

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2023
$90,853
2024
$90,404
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$89,913
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2023 $90,853
2024 $90,404
2025 $89,913
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