Food Service Managers pay range in Paducah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,530 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Paducah earn between $55,460 and $75,560.
- $16K10th
- $55K25th
- $67KMedian
- $76K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,260 | $5,688 | $32.82 |
| Median | $67,140 | $5,595 | $32.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,460 | $4,622 | $26.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,560 | $6,297 | $36.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Paducah vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Food service managers in Paducah earn 5% less than the Kentucky average ($71,620) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $68,260 | $67,140 | $16,330 | $103,530 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $71,620 | $70,410 | $41,070 | $102,780 | 1,680 |
| 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 Paducah
On the average salary of $68,260, a single filer in Paducah takes home about $53,214 a year, or $4,435 a month and $2,047 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Paducah, KY-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IL | $53,613 | $4,468 |
| Working in KY | $53,214 | $4,435 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Is Paducah a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Paducah area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.1), so the average $68,260 buys what about $79,295 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Paducah ($45,860). A typical home costs $171,436, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other Kentucky cities
Paducah ranks 5th of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Elizabethtown pays the most ($79,920).
- Elizabethtown$79,920
- Lexington$72,890
- Louisville$71,900
- Bowling Green$69,990
- Paducah$68,260
- Owensboro$68,230
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 Paducah: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Paducah?
$32.82 an hour on average, and $32.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Paducah?
About $53,214 a year ($4,435 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,260. Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Do food service managers earn more in Paducah than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Paducah, KY-IL (37140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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