Panera Bread employees working as General Manager/Operating Partner in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of General Manager/Operating Partner professionals at Panera Bread worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a General Manager/Operating Partner ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,187 per year (estimate) and goes up to $362,666 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a General Manager/Operating Partner at Panera Bread is $268,714 per year or $129 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $491,746 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $201,535 (25th percentile) and $376,199 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by Panera Bread General Manager/Operating Partner professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
General Manager/Operating Partner professionals typically earn between $97 and $181 per hour.
General Manager/Operating Partner professionals typically earn between $16,795 and $31,350 monthly.