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How much do garage manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for garage manager in California is $51,509.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,762.00 and $57,774.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a garage manager?

Garage managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily operations of garages, which may include auto repair shops, vehicle maintenance facilities, or parking garages. Their duties often involve supervising staff, managing budgets, maintaining safety standards, ensuring customer satisfaction, and handling administrative tasks. They also coordinate repairs, order parts and supplies, and make sure that all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the main challenges a garage manager faces in balancing administrative duties with hands-on supervision?

A Garage Manager often juggles multiple responsibilities, from overseeing staff and scheduling repairs to managing inventory and ensuring safety compliance. One common challenge is finding the right balance between office-based administrative tasks—such as budgeting, customer service, and record-keeping—and actively supervising the workshop floor to monitor workflow and quality. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to delegate effectively, ensuring that both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction are maintained.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a garage manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Garage Manager, you need strong knowledge of automotive repair, inventory management, and team leadership, typically backed by experience in automotive service and a relevant technical qualification or certification. Familiarity with garage management software, diagnostic tools, and compliance with safety regulations is essential. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills help you manage both customers and staff effectively. These abilities ensure efficient operations, high customer satisfaction, and a safe, productive work environment.

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Infographic showing various Garage Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,509 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

GARAGE - Assistant Manager - Fashion Valley

Groupe Dynamite, Inc Garage

San Diego, CA • On-site

$23.25 - $29.25/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist the Store Manager in all aspects of store operations and provide leadership to optimize sales results.

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing team to drive operational efficiency, customer service, and traffic both on the sales floor and through digital platforms.

  • Contribute to inventory management, including shipment processing, sales floor replenishment, and eCommerce order fulfillment.

Job description

Overview
At GARAGE, we live for unapologetic confidence, turning everyday moments into something unforgettable, and creating spaces where everyone can feel fearless. With stores across North America and a community that's always growing, we're looking for team players who want to make their mark. If you're ready to bring the energy, connect with our community, and live unapologetically - you belong here!
Our core strengths are rooted in our team, our innovation and our customers. We are proud to hire and retain aspirational leaders who are driven to achieve great things and are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit.
The Role:
Reporting to the Store Manager, your main focus as the Assistant Manager is to assist the Store Manager in all aspects of the store operations, by providing leadership that optimizes sales results. You promote a positive shopping experience for each customer, while leading and inspiring a high performing team to drive operational efficiency and traffic on the sales floor and through digital platforms. You play an important role in the day to day operations of the store. You contribute to optimizing inventory management, and to increasing sales and customer satisfaction while maintaining the brand and visual/merchandising presentation standards & directives in the store. You also contribute to the management of the inventory through shipment processing, sales floor replenishment, and eComm order fulfillment. You are an integral part of the success of your store!
Qualifications
  • High school diploma; post-secondary education in business or related discipline, an asset
  • 2 years of management experience, preferably in a fashion clothing environment
  • Has passion for fashion, and displays an outgoing personality and passion for providing exceptional customer service
  • Demonstrate organizational skills, solving skills, and decision making abilities
  • Demonstrate flexibility, innovation and sense of urgency in identifying and reacting to the changing business environment by contributing impactful ideas and solutions
  • Demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that encourages participation, creativity and learning by sharing best practices and building on the ideas of others
  • Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration
  • Social Media Skills, Mobile Device Skills, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) or Open-Office
  • Availability to work a on flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as per business needs

What we have to offer...
  • A competitive base pay and bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefits program that meets your needs; you will be at the forefront of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people!
  • A personal clothing employee discount in Garage & Dynamite stores
  • Learning and development programs to grow and exploit full potential to succeed in your next step!
  • Educational support program
  • Employee referral program: be our best ambassador!
  • 401(K)- eligibility rules may apply based on laws and regulations

Our promise...
No day will be like the last - we aim to be better today than we were yesterday.
A little bit about how we hire...
We are committed to employment equity and making the application process as fair and efficient as possible! To handle the volume of applications, we use an Artificial Intelligence-assisted tool to help us sort and evaluate applications for this role. This tool gives us a helpful starting point, but it never makes a final hiring decision on its own. Our hiring team always reviews the information to decide who moves forward.
In compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, this tool is reviewed regularly to ensure it does not produce biased or discriminatory outcomes. Where required, it also undergoes an independent annual bias audit, and a summary of the most recent audit will be made publicly available. Candidates that are retained will be contacted for an interview.
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