BusinessUpdated Q1 2026

General Manager Salary
in Boise, ID

Manage all aspects of a business unit or location to achieve revenue and operational goals. Median salary in Boise: $117K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$117K
per year
Take-home: $76K

Salary range in Boise

Entry level (25th)$81,000
Median (50th)$117,000
Senior (75th)$164,000
Top earner (90th)$227,000
Data freshness

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What the numbers say for Boise

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

8% premium vs national median

General Managers in Boise earn approximately 8% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $9,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Boise's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Key facts for Boise

Median salary
$117K
annual
Take-home pay
$76K
after fed/state tax
COL index
108
100 = US avg
State income tax
5.8%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,550
per month
YoY growth
+2.8%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Boise General Manager to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $117K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Boise

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
General Manager salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$98K$107K$115K$124K$132K201920212023202520272029
2026
$120K
projected
2027
$123K
projected
2028
$126K
projected
2029
$129K
projected
2030
$132K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$117,000+$0
2028 projected$117,000+$0
2029 projected$117,000+$0
2030 projected$117,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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General Manager Salary in Boise, Idaho: Complete Guide (2026)

The median General Manager salary in Boise, ID is $117,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Boise–ID metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for General Manager in Boise

Entry-level General Managers in Boise with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $81,000 and $117,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $117,000 to $164,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $164,000 to $227,000 or more.

Cost of living in Boise for General Managers

Boise has a cost of living index of 108 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Boise are close to the national average. Idaho has a 5.8% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for General Manager

Bachelor's in Business; MBA at senior levels. 20% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

General Manager salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Boise (current)$117K108
Meridian$113K105
Nampa$106K98