Food Service Manager salary in the U.S.
Food Service Managers in the U.S. earn a median of $69,390 a year ($33.36 an hour), based on BLS data for 238,430 workers.
Pay ranges from $45,960 for the lowest-paid 10% to $107,640 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $74,880, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for food service managers in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $45,960 | $22.09 |
| 25th percentile | $56,870 | $27.34 |
| Median | $69,390 | $33.36 |
| 75th percentile | $86,800 | $41.73 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $107,640 | $51.75 |
| Average (mean) | $74,880 | $36.00 |
Half of food service managers earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $5,782.50 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,891.25 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,668.85 |
| Weekly | $1,334.42 |
| Hourly | $33.36 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
Food Service Manager salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $95,190 | 1,180 |
| Massachusetts | $92,240 | 4,310 |
| Hawaii | $87,800 | 1,230 |
| New York | $84,200 | 8,000 |
| Rhode Island | $82,850 | 760 |
| Alaska | $82,030 | 380 |
| District of Columbia | $81,680 | 1,000 |
| Virgin Islands | $80,570 | 140 |
| Colorado | $79,870 | 2,440 |
| Minnesota | $79,820 | 730 |
| California | $78,260 | 33,180 |
| New Jersey | $78,020 | 6,360 |
| Connecticut | $77,990 | 1,520 |
| Vermont | $77,910 | 500 |
| New Hampshire | $77,360 | 590 |
| Delaware | $74,430 | 770 |
| North Carolina | $74,080 | 9,420 |
| Maryland | $72,850 | n/a |
| Florida | $72,790 | 18,500 |
| North Dakota | $72,210 | 950 |
| Montana | $72,140 | 950 |
| Indiana | $71,430 | 4,990 |
| Virginia | $71,230 | 3,820 |
| Maine | $70,510 | 1,210 |
| Kentucky | $70,410 | 1,680 |
| Kansas | $70,320 | 1,540 |
| Arizona | $70,180 | 3,400 |
| Idaho | $70,140 | 670 |
| Utah | $69,480 | 2,400 |
| Iowa | $66,700 | 1,760 |
| South Carolina | $66,190 | 5,080 |
| Missouri | $65,520 | 1,600 |
| Nevada | $65,320 | 4,310 |
| Georgia | $65,280 | 9,230 |
| New Mexico | $65,210 | 1,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,750 | 10,530 |
| Tennessee | $64,410 | 4,550 |
| Illinois | $63,930 | 11,270 |
| Oklahoma | $63,840 | 2,020 |
| Alabama | $63,010 | 4,330 |
| Ohio | $62,980 | 8,570 |
| Wyoming | $62,610 | 590 |
| Oregon | $62,110 | 4,420 |
| Wisconsin | $61,810 | 6,000 |
| Louisiana | $61,400 | 1,950 |
| Michigan | $60,790 | 9,240 |
| Texas | $60,770 | 25,990 |
| South Dakota | $60,640 | 1,270 |
| Nebraska | $60,450 | 2,050 |
| Mississippi | $59,540 | 1,920 |
| Arkansas | $55,120 | 2,720 |
| West Virginia | $54,800 | 1,230 |
| Guam | $44,770 | 100 |
| Puerto Rico | $42,230 | 830 |
Best-paying metro areas for food service managers
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $98,800 | 760 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $94,890 | 30 |
| Bellingham, WA | $93,610 | 30 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $93,550 | 280 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $92,650 | 3,280 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $92,420 | 1,020 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $89,900 | 1,360 |
| Napa, CA | $89,870 | 230 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $89,090 | 180 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $88,290 | 4,880 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $86,630 | 40 |
| Springfield, MA | $85,410 | 180 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $85,390 | 680 |
| Boulder, CO | $84,820 | 170 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $84,610 | 60 |
Metro areas with the most food service managers
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 11,330 | $77,850 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 10,000 | $82,970 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 8,530 | $65,620 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 6,710 | $61,760 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 5,590 | $67,580 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 5,030 | $62,200 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 4,880 | $88,290 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 4,740 | $75,070 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 4,350 | $81,170 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 4,180 | $61,060 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 4,130 | $80,010 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 3,750 | $71,030 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 3,590 | $65,420 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 3,320 | $64,990 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 3,300 | $79,290 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $141,900 | $68.22 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,860 | $59.55 |
| Construction Manager | $114,990 | $55.28 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,870 | — |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $69,990 | $33.65 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,270 | $82.34 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $80,390 | $38.65 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $104,590 | $50.29 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $167,220 | $80.39 |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $59,300 | $28.51 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $95,200 | $45.77 |
| Lodging Manager | $69,250 | $33.29 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $79,520 | $38.23 |
| Funeral Home Manager | $78,790 | $37.88 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 11-9051. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make in the U.S.?
The median salary for food service managers in the U.S. is $69,390 a year, or $33.36 an hour. Pay ranges from $45,960 for the lowest-paid 10% to $107,640 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid food service managers make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of food service managers in the U.S. earn at least $107,640 a year. The top 25% earn $86,800 or more.
What is the starting pay for food service managers in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $45,960 a year, and a quarter of food service managers earn $56,870 or less.
How many food service managers work in the U.S.?
About 238,430 food service managers are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.