How much does a food service manager make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $33.36 an hour or $5,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.36
- Average (mean)
- $74,880
- Jobs
- 238,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,960 | $22.10 | |
| 25th | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| Median | $69,390 | $33.36 | |
| 75th | $86,800 | $41.73 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.75 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $95,190 |
| Massachusetts | $92,240 |
| Hawaii | $87,800 |
| New York | $84,200 |
| Rhode Island | $82,850 |
| Alaska | $82,030 |
| District of Columbia | $81,680 |
| Colorado | $79,870 |
| Minnesota | $79,820 |
| California | $78,260 |
| New Jersey | $78,020 |
| Connecticut | $77,990 |
| Vermont | $77,910 |
| New Hampshire | $77,360 |
| Delaware | $74,430 |
| North Carolina | $74,080 |
| Maryland | $72,850 |
| Florida | $72,790 |
| North Dakota | $72,210 |
| Montana | $72,140 |
| Indiana | $71,430 |
| Virginia | $71,230 |
| Maine | $70,510 |
| Kentucky | $70,410 |
| Kansas | $70,320 |
| Arizona | $70,180 |
| Idaho | $70,140 |
| Utah | $69,480 |
| Iowa | $66,700 |
| South Carolina | $66,190 |
| Missouri | $65,520 |
| Nevada | $65,320 |
| Georgia | $65,280 |
| New Mexico | $65,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,750 |
| Tennessee | $64,410 |
| Illinois | $63,930 |
| Oklahoma | $63,840 |
| Alabama | $63,010 |
| Ohio | $62,980 |
| Wyoming | $62,610 |
| Oregon | $62,110 |
| Wisconsin | $61,810 |
| Louisiana | $61,400 |
| Michigan | $60,790 |
| Texas | $60,770 |
| South Dakota | $60,640 |
| Nebraska | $60,450 |
| Mississippi | $59,540 |
| Arkansas | $55,120 |
| West Virginia | $54,800 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $98,800 |
| Kennewick, WA | $94,890 |
| Bellingham, WA | $93,610 |
| Kahului, HI | $93,550 |
| Boston, MA | $92,650 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $92,420 |
| San Jose, CA | $89,900 |
| Napa, CA | $89,870 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $89,090 |
| San Francisco, CA | $88,290 |
| Olympia, WA | $86,630 |
| Springfield, MA | $85,410 |
| Honolulu, HI | $85,390 |
| Boulder, CO | $84,820 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $84,610 |
In other countries
Food Service Manager belongs to the international group "Restaurant managers".
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- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$79,520
- Lodging Manager$69,250
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $33.36 ($69,390 a year).
How much does a food service manager make a month?
About $5,783 a month before tax, based on a median of $69,390 a year.
How much does a food service manager make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,960 or less a year ($22.10 an hour); the top 10% make $107,600 or more.
Which state pays food service managers the most?
Washington, with a median of $95,190 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($92,240) and Hawaii ($87,800).
Which city pays food service managers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $98,800 a year.
How many food service managers are there in the United States?
About 238,430 people work as food service managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.