How much does a food service manager make in Los Angeles?
$77,850a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.43 an hour or $6,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.43
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 372
- Jobs in the area
- 11,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,830Median: $77,850Highest 10%: $125,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| 25th | $65,270 | $31.38 | |
| Median | $77,850 | $37.43 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| 90th | $125,300 | $60.24 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for food service managers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $234,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $204,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $193,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $190,900 |
| Financial Manager | $175,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $171,900 |
| Human Resources Manager | $168,400 |
| Manager | $168,200 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $167,900 |
| Public Relations Manager | $163,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.43 ($77,850 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $77,850 against $69,390 nationally, 12% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,260, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for food service manager pay?
46 of 372 metro areas with data.
How much does a food service manager make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,300 or more.
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.