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Food Service Manager Salary in Alabama (2026)
$30.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,848/year ($4,154/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 39th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 4,330 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $63,010 a year — though pay ranges from $45,770 for newcomers to $97,450 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,330 Food Service Manager jobs in Alabama (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Food Service Manager salary of $63,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,848 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $63,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,381 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,820 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,961 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,848 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,154 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Alabama?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Alabama is $63,010 per year ($30.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,080 and $79,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $63,010, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $49,848 per year ($4,154 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 4,330 Food Service Manager jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.