How much does a food service manager make in California?
$78,260a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in California. That is $37.63 an hour or $6,522 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.63
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,690Median: $78,260Highest 10%: $127,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| 25th | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| Median | $78,260 | $37.63 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.17 | |
| 90th | $127,300 | $61.22 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $89,900 |
| Napa, CA | $89,870 |
| San Francisco, CA | $88,290 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,010 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,750 |
| Salinas, CA | $79,170 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,570 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $78,390 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,850 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $77,470 |
| El Centro, CA | $77,290 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,160 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,610 |
| Vallejo, CA | $74,820 |
| Modesto, CA | $72,360 |
| Chico, CA | $71,850 |
| Riverside, CA | $71,030 |
| Yuba City, CA | $71,030 |
| Fresno, CA | $70,860 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $70,610 |
| Stockton, CA | $65,400 |
| Visalia, CA | $64,920 |
| Hanford, CA | $64,850 |
| Redding, CA | $62,070 |
| Merced, CA | $59,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 7. District of Columbia | $81,680 |
| 8. Colorado | $79,870 |
| 9. Minnesota | $79,820 |
| 10. California | $78,260 |
| 11. New Jersey | $78,020 |
| 12. Connecticut | $77,990 |
| 13. Vermont | $77,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $37.63 ($78,260 a year).
Do food service managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $78,260 against $69,390 nationally, 13% more.
Where does California rank for food service manager pay?
California ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays food service managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $89,900 a year.
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.