Average salary, compensation, and wages for Food service managers in the United States


Median annual earnings of salaried food service managers were $35,790 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $27,910 and $47,120. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,760, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $67,490. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of food service managers in 2002 were as follows:

Special food services $40,720
Traveler accommodation 39,210
Full-service restaurants 37,280
Nursing care facilities 33,910
Limited-service eating places 33,590
Elementary and secondary schools 31,210



In addition to receiving typical benefits, most salaried food service managers are provided free meals and the opportunity for additional training, depending on their length of service.




More information on Food service managers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Food service managers occupation
Number of Food service managers in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Food service managers
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Significant points for Food service managers
Training requirements for Food service managers




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