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Food Service Managers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Food Service Managers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,930
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.8% vs 2024
$69,290
Mean Salary
$63,930
Median Salary
$30.74
Hourly Rate
11,270 people work as Food Service Managers in Illinois
Food Service Managers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Food Service Managers in Illinois earn a median salary of $63,930 per year ($5,327/month).
This is 9.3% below the national average of $70,482.
Illinois ranks #37 out of 51 states for Food Service Managers pay.
Approximately 11,270 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 1.8% 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 Illinois range from $36,390 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $101,960 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $52,250 and $79,850.
Median $63,930
P10: $36,390P25: $52,250P75: $79,850P90: $101,960
10th
$36,390
25th
$52,250
Median
$63,930
75th
$79,850
90th
$101,960
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,390
$17.50
$3,032
25th Percentile
$52,250
$25.12
$4,354
Median (50th)
$63,930
$30.74
$5,327
75th Percentile
$79,850
$38.39
$6,654
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$101,960
$49.02
$8,496
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Food Service Managers make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Food Service Managers in Illinois is $63,930 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,290.
What is the salary range for a Food Service Managers in Illinois?
Salaries for Food Service Managers in Illinois range from $36,390 at the 10th percentile to $101,960 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $52,250 and $79,850.
What is the starting salary for a Food Service Managers in Illinois?
Entry-level Food Service Managers positions in Illinois typically start around $36,390 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $52,250 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Food Service Managers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 11,270 people are employed as Food Service Managers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Food Service Managers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Food Service Managers in Illinois is approximately $30.74 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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