Food Service Managers Salary in Mississippi

Food service managers in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $71,360 a year) and the least in Jackson ($63,210), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food service managers average at $64,440 and the median at $59,540 for 1,920 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $74,880.

Food Service Managers average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$71,360
Hattiesburg$63,620
Jackson$63,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$71,360	$61,890	$44,500	$56,909	90
Hattiesburg	$63,620	$56,270	$47,150	$51,486	88
Jackson	$63,210	$60,710	$43,680	$51,173	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Food Service Managers salary in other states

Food Service Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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.
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.

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