How much does a food service manager make in Kentucky?
$70,410a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in Kentucky. That is $33.85 an hour or $5,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.85
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,070Median: $70,410Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,070 | $19.75 | |
| 25th | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| Median | $70,410 | $33.85 | |
| 75th | $81,440 | $39.15 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.41 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $73,560 |
| Louisville, KY | $72,500 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $71,490 |
| Owensboro, KY | $70,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $67,140 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $66,380 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,320 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,630 |
| Huntington, WV | $59,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 21. Indiana | $71,430 |
| 22. Virginia | $71,230 |
| 23. Maine | $70,510 |
| 24. Kentucky | $70,410 |
| 25. Kansas | $70,320 |
| 26. Arizona | $70,180 |
| 27. Idaho | $70,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $33.85 ($70,410 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $70,410 against $69,390 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for food service manager pay?
Kentucky ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays food service managers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $73,560 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.