Food Service Managers pay range in Kokomo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,680 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Kokomo earn between $55,600 and $84,050.
- $44K10th
- $56K25th
- $72KMedian
- $84K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,060 | $6,005 | $34.64 |
| Median | $72,250 | $6,021 | $34.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,600 | $4,633 | $26.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,050 | $7,004 | $40.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Kokomo vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Food service managers in Kokomo earn about the same as the Indiana average ($72,890) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $72,060 | $72,250 | $44,440 | $99,680 | 50 |
| 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 Kokomo
On the average salary of $72,060, a single filer in Kokomo takes home about $56,007 a year, or $4,667 a month and $2,154 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Kokomo a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kokomo area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.6), so the average $72,060 buys what about $80,381 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Kokomo ($48,980). A typical home costs $194,129, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other Indiana cities
Kokomo ranks 7th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($76,510).
- 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 Kokomo: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Kokomo?
$34.65 an hour on average, and $34.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Kokomo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Kokomo?
About $56,007 a year ($4,667 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,060. Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Do food service managers earn more in Kokomo than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Kokomo, IN (29020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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