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Food Service Managers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Food Service Managers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,260
Median Annual Salary
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+4.2% vs 2024
$84,300
Mean Salary
$78,260
Median Salary
$37.62
Hourly Rate
33,180 people work as Food Service Managers in California
Food Service Managers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Food Service Managers in California earn a median salary of $78,260 per year ($6,521/month).
This is 11.0% above the national average of $70,482.
California ranks #10 out of 51 states for Food Service Managers pay.
Approximately 33,180 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Food Service Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Top Skills
Service Orientation
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.75
Monitoring
3.75
Management of Personnel Resources
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.62
Administration and Management
4.38
English Language
3.97
Personnel and Human Resources
3.84
Production and Processing
3.7
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(55.2% of workers)
Salaries for Food Service Managers in California range from $47,690 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $127,340 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,040 and $100,190.
How much do Food Service Managers make in California?
The median annual salary for Food Service Managers in California is $78,260 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $84,300.
What is the salary range for a Food Service Managers in California?
Salaries for Food Service Managers in California range from $47,690 at the 10th percentile to $127,340 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,040 and $100,190.
What is the starting salary for a Food Service Managers in California?
Entry-level Food Service Managers positions in California typically start around $47,690 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,040 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Food Service Managers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 33,180 people are employed as Food Service Managers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Food Service Managers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Food Service Managers in California is approximately $37.62 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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