How much does a food service manager make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for food service managers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $38.12 an hour or $6,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.12
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 372
- Jobs in the area
- 3,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,990 | $27.88 | |
| 25th | $69,180 | $33.26 | |
| Median | $79,290 | $38.12 | |
| 75th | $100,700 | $48.42 | |
| 90th | $129,600 | $62.29 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for food service managers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Public Relations Manager | $195,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $195,200 |
| Financial Manager | $185,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $185,200 |
| Marketing Manager | $181,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $178,000 |
| Sales Manager | $175,800 |
| Purchasing Manager | $172,200 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $172,000 |
| Manager | $171,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $38.12 ($79,290 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $79,290 against $69,390 nationally, 14% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $81,680, so Washington pays 3% less.
Where does Washington rank for food service manager pay?
32 of 372 metro areas with data.
How much does a food service manager make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,600 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.