How Much Does a Kitchen Manager Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$69,390
Kitchen managers in the U.S. earn a median of $69,390 a year, or $33.36 an hour. Half of kitchen managers earn more than $69,390 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $107,640.
Pay percentiles for kitchen managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.09 | $45,960 |
| 25th | $27.34 | $56,870 |
| 50th (median) | $33.36 | $69,390 |
| 75th | $41.73 | $86,800 |
| 90th | $51.75 | $107,640 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Food Service Managers (SOC 11-9051). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for kitchen managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $95,190 | $45.77 | +37% |
| Massachusetts | $92,240 | $44.35 | +33% |
| Hawaii | $87,800 | $42.21 | +27% |
| New York | $84,200 | $40.48 | +21% |
| Rhode Island | $82,850 | $39.83 | +19% |
| Alaska | $82,030 | $39.44 | +18% |
| District of Columbia | $81,680 | $39.27 | +18% |
| Colorado | $79,870 | $38.40 | +15% |
| Minnesota | $79,820 | $38.38 | +15% |
| California | $78,260 | $37.63 | +13% |
| United States | $69,390 | $33.36 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many kitchen managers are there?
BLS counts about 238,430 kitchen managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Food Service Managers”. The most jobs are in California (33,180), Texas (25,990) and Florida (18,500).
The mean (average) annual wage is $74,880, higher than the median of $69,390.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,783
- Biweekly
- $2,669
- Weekly
- $1,334
- Daily (8 hours)
- $267
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do kitchen managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for kitchen managers is $33.36. The middle 50% earn between $27.34 and $41.73 an hour.
Which state pays kitchen managers the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for kitchen managers at $95,190, +37% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for kitchen managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of kitchen managers earn less than $45,960 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.