Food Service Managers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,690 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Columbus earn between $60,790 and $81,880.
- $50K10th
- $61K25th
- $70KMedian
- $82K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,510 | $6,376 | $36.78 |
| Median | $69,800 | $5,817 | $33.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,790 | $5,066 | $29.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,880 | $6,823 | $39.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Food service managers in Columbus earn 5% more than the Indiana average ($72,890) and about the same as the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $76,510 | $69,800 | $49,640 | $98,690 | 40 |
| Indiana | $72,890 | $71,430 | $43,580 | $100,480 | 4,990 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $76,510, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $59,068 a year, or $4,922 a month and $2,272 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $76,510 buys what about $82,266 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 1st of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Columbus$76,510
- Bloomington$74,380
- Indianapolis$74,230
- Michigan City$73,140
- Elkhart$72,900
- Evansville$72,340
- Kokomo$72,060
- Lafayette$71,300
- Muncie$71,260
- Fort Wayne$70,440
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 Columbus: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Columbus?
$36.79 an hour on average, and $33.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $59,068 a year ($4,922 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,510. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do food service managers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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