How much does a food service manager make in Seattle?
$98,800a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $47.50 an hour or $8,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.50
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 372
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,550Median: $98,800Highest 10%: $138,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,550 | $35.84 | |
| 25th | $84,400 | $40.58 | |
| Median | $98,800 | $47.50 | |
| 75th | $112,700 | $54.19 | |
| 90th | $138,800 | $66.72 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for food service managers.
| Spokane, WA | $83,480 |
| Portland, OR | $63,840 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $370,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $216,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $214,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $204,300 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $203,200 |
| Financial Manager | $185,600 |
| Sales Manager | $184,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $175,900 |
| Education Administrator | $174,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $171,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $47.50 ($98,800 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $98,800 against $69,390 nationally, 42% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $95,190, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for food service manager pay?
1 of 372 metro areas with data.
How much does a food service manager make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,800 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.