Across 255 California nonprofits, the median total compensation for general managers is $173,160. Each organization counts once, using its most recent IRS Form 990 filing from fiscal years 2019 to 2024. Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and other reportable compensation.
Data updated July 1, 2026
General Manager Compensation by Organization Size in California
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $32,338 | $69,123 | $104,028 | 39 |
| $1M - $5M | $105,199 | $147,431 | $197,377 | 81 |
| $5M - $25M | $160,000 | $257,502 | $335,005 | 117 |
| $25M - $100M | $163,058 | $181,092 | $262,206 | 14 |
Top Cities for General Manager Positions in California
Cities with the most nonprofit general managers reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in California
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$29k
General Manager
Sebastopol, CA|Revenue: $242k|2024
$16k
General Manager
Sebastopol, CA|Revenue: $253k|2023
$40k
General Manager
Bayside, CA|Revenue: $363k|2023
$32k
General Manager
Bayside, CA|Revenue: $363k|2023
$263k
General Manager
Irvine, CA|Revenue: $55.5M|2023
$150k
General Mgr.
Santa Rosa, CA|Revenue: $13.7M|2024