Country Club Manager Salary in 2026: Clubhouse Manager Pay

Clubhouse managers at country, golf and private clubs earn an average base salary of $70,684 in 2026, according to Payscale, with a wide range of $36,000 to $108,000 and annual bonuses of $3,000 to $7,000. Club size and membership dues drive most of the difference.

Club manager salary in 2026: the numbers

This Payscale sample is small (35 profiles), so treat it as a guide. Club general managers and COOs, who report to the board, typically earn considerably more.

What club culinary leaders earn

BLS data shows chefs and head cooks in amusement and recreation, the industry that includes golf and country clubs, earn a median of $72,830, well above the $60,580 median in restaurants. See executive chef salary.

What drives club manager pay

• Club size, membership and dues
• Amenities: golf, racquets, pools, marinas, multiple dining rooms
• Food and beverage volume, including events and weddings
• Scope: clubhouse manager, assistant GM, or GM and COO
• Location: resort and high-cost regions pay more

How clubs hire managers

Clubs usually hire department heads and clubhouse managers through the GM, often with a contingency recruiter. For the club's top GM or COO role, many boards form a search committee and use a retained firm. Read contingency vs. retained recruiting.