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According to Indeed, the average salary is $61,390.

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Other sources place it anywhere between about $40,000 and $110,000 a year.

While not all general managers earn the same amount, it can still be a highly lucrative career.

In his first job, he earned under $40,000 a year.

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But he didnt stop there.

According to Apollo Technical, the average person will hold 12 jobs in their lifetime.

Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest reasons for changing jobs is in pursuit of a higher salary.

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Within two years, I had obtained my CPA license, which opened up more responsibilities.

Thanks to his expertise in the field, Reed then moved from that position into a finance manager role.

This all led to his current position as chief financial officer.

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A report from Salary.com found that the average CFO salary in the U.S. is $442,206.

Exact earnings vary based on factors likeeducation, experience, certifications, industry and yearsin the profession.

Financially speaking, this allowed me to invest in multifamily properties which providesecurity and passive income streams.

Personally, [this] growth instills resilience and [the] strategic thinking ability to face challenges head-on.

On that note, earning a high salary is one thing being able to invest it strategically is another.

This is true both in his career and in his personal financial situation.

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