Food Service Managers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,720 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Fargo earn between $56,260 and $84,230.
- $40K10th
- $56K25th
- $74KMedian
- $84K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,050 | $6,088 | $35.12 |
| Median | $73,890 | $6,158 | $35.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,260 | $4,688 | $27.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,230 | $7,019 | $40.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Food service managers in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($71,180) and about the same as the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $73,050 | $73,890 | $40,450 | $106,720 | 280 |
| North Dakota | $71,180 | $72,210 | $37,050 | $101,660 | 950 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $73,050, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $60,077 a year, or $5,006 a month and $2,311 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $60,077 | $5,006 |
| Working in MN | $56,777 | $4,731 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $73,050 buys what about $80,389 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($76,780).
- Bismarck$76,780
- Fargo$73,050
- Minot$70,230
- Grand Forks$67,630
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 Fargo: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Fargo?
$35.12 an hour on average, and $35.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $60,077 a year ($5,006 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,050.
Do food service managers earn more in Fargo 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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