Food Service Managers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,570 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Washington earn between $69,180 and $100,720.
- $58K10th
- $69K25th
- $79KMedian
- $101K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,720 | $7,310 | $42.17 |
| Median | $79,290 | $6,608 | $38.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,180 | $5,765 | $33.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,720 | $8,393 | $48.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Food service managers in Washington earn 8% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($95,280) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $87,720 | $79,290 | $57,990 | $129,570 | 3,300 |
| Washington, D.C. | $95,280 | $81,680 | $74,000 | $134,630 | 1,000 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $87,720, a single filer in Washington takes home about $66,053 a year, or $5,504 a month and $2,541 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $67,413 | $5,618 |
| Working in MD | $66,586 | $5,549 |
| Working in VA | $66,311 | $5,526 |
| Working in DC | $66,053 | $5,504 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $87,720 buys what about $80,563 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$64,470
- Baltimore, MD$76,110
- Winchester, VA$70,100
- Lexington Park, MD$71,510
- Gettysburg, PA$63,070
- Chambersburg, PA$58,940
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 Washington: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Washington?
$42.17 an hour on average, and $38.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Washington?
About $66,053 a year ($5,504 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,720.
Do food service managers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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