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How much does a food service manager make in Memphis?

$64,510a year

Median yearly pay for food service managers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $31.01 an hour or $5,376 a month.

Hourly
$31.01
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
178 of 372
Jobs in the area
760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,880Median: $64,510Highest 10%: $104,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,880$23.02
25th$58,170$27.97
Median$64,510$31.01
75th$78,560$37.77
90th$104,000$50.00

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for food service managers.

Nashville, TN$69,860
Knoxville, TN$63,940
Chattanooga, TN$63,720
Johnson City, TN$62,960
Kingsport, TN$61,550
Morristown, TN$61,450
Jackson, TN$61,380
Clarksville, TN$60,630
Cleveland, TN$60,630
Food Service Manager salary in Tennessee Food Service Manager salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chief Executive$196,700
Architectural and Engineering Manager$179,700
Computer and Information Systems Manager$161,800
Purchasing Manager$156,800
Natural Sciences Manager$155,400
Financial Manager$143,900
Public Relations Manager$141,300
Human Resources Manager$138,600
Compensation and Benefits Manager$133,200
Marketing Manager$132,500
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a food service manager make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $31.01 ($64,510 a year).

Do food service managers make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $64,510 against $69,390 nationally, 7% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $64,410, so Memphis pays 0% more.

Where does Memphis rank for food service manager pay?

178 of 372 metro areas with data.

How much does a food service manager make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.