Food Service Managers pay range in Dalton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,710 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Dalton earn between $54,130 and $71,520.
- $46K10th
- $54K25th
- $61KMedian
- $72K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,120 | $5,343 | $30.83 |
| Median | $61,180 | $5,098 | $29.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,130 | $4,511 | $26.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,520 | $5,960 | $34.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Dalton vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Food service managers in Dalton earn 8% less than the Georgia average ($69,610) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $64,120 | $61,180 | $46,010 | $78,710 | 80 |
| Georgia | $69,610 | $65,280 | $39,990 | $97,860 | 9,230 |
| United States | $74,880 | $69,390 | $45,960 | $107,640 | 238,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Service Managers salary after taxes in Dalton
On the average salary of $64,120, a single filer in Dalton takes home about $51,249 a year, or $4,271 a month and $1,971 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Dalton a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dalton area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.8), so the average $64,120 buys what about $71,368 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Dalton ($42,210). A typical home costs $250,372, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other Georgia cities
Dalton ranks 10th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Brunswick pays the most ($73,430).
- Brunswick$73,430
- Savannah$72,620
- Gainesville$71,300
- Athens$70,080
- Atlanta$70,030
- Augusta$69,180
- Columbus$66,040
- Macon$65,460
- Warner Robins$64,710
- Dalton$64,120
Highest-paying cities for food service managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,480).
- Seattle, WA$104,480
- Kennewick, WA$104,110
- San Jose, CA$98,230
- Olympia, WA$97,450
- Napa, CA$96,840
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Food Service Managers salary in Dalton: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Dalton?
$30.83 an hour on average, and $29.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Dalton?
About $51,249 a year ($4,271 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,120.
Do food service managers earn more in Dalton than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($74,880).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9051; area Dalton, GA (19140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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