A Day in the Life of a California Fast-Food Manager Who Makes $174,000 a Year

Monique Pizano has spent three years as a general manager and her six-figure earnings have helped her save for a house down payment, take a honeymoon to Japan and support her mom. Pizano is one of about 850 general managers for Raising Cane’s, where her pay can reach $174,000 annually including bonuses based on her location’s sales and profit. “It’s been life-changing for my family,” Pizano said about her job and earnings.