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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,980
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.8% vs 2024
$52,810
Mean Salary
$46,980
Median Salary
$22.59
Hourly Rate
130,190 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California earn a median salary of $46,980 per year ($3,915/month).
This is 9.8% above the national average of $42,805.
California ranks #13 out of 51 states for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay.
Approximately 130,190 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.88
Monitoring
3.88
Coordination
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Service Orientation
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.24
Food Production
4.06
Production and Processing
3.66
Administration and Management
3.58
Personnel and Human Resources
3.53
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(43.6% of workers)
Salary Range: First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California
Salaries for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California range from $38,630 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,180 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,460 and $59,200.
Median $46,980
P10: $38,630P25: $44,460P75: $59,200P90: $75,180
10th
$38,630
25th
$44,460
Median
$46,980
75th
$59,200
90th
$75,180
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,630
$18.57
$3,219
25th Percentile
$44,460
$21.38
$3,705
Median (50th)
$46,980
$22.59
$3,915
75th Percentile
$59,200
$28.46
$4,933
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,180
$36.14
$6,265
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
California ranks #13 of 51 states
$42,805
National avg. for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California is $46,980 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,810.
What is the salary range for a First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California?
Salaries for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California range from $38,630 at the 10th percentile to $75,180 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,460 and $59,200.
What is the starting salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California?
Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers positions in California typically start around $38,630 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 130,190 people are employed as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California is approximately $22.59 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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