Food Service Managers pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,460 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Charlottesville earn between $62,920 and $84,630.
- $57K10th
- $63K25th
- $75KMedian
- $85K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,650 | $6,554 | $37.81 |
| Median | $74,990 | $6,249 | $36.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,920 | $5,243 | $30.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,630 | $7,052 | $40.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Food service managers in Charlottesville earn 3% more than the Virginia average ($76,060) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $78,650 | $74,990 | $56,970 | $106,460 | n/a |
| Virginia | $76,060 | $71,230 | $50,970 | $103,470 | 3,820 |
| 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 Charlottesville
On the average salary of $78,650, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $60,452 a year, or $5,038 a month and $2,325 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).
Is Charlottesville a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $78,650 buys what about $79,327 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 2nd of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($78,900).
- Richmond$78,900
- Charlottesville$78,650
- Harrisonburg$73,070
- Roanoke$70,530
- Blacksburg$70,210
- Virginia Beach$70,180
- Winchester$70,100
- Lynchburg$68,460
- Staunton$67,080
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 Charlottesville: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Charlottesville?
$37.81 an hour on average, and $36.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $60,452 a year ($5,038 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,650.
Do food service managers earn more in Charlottesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Charlottesville, VA (16820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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).
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