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Food Service Manager Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$26.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,503/year ($3,709/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 50th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 2,720 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $55,120 a year — though pay ranges from $37,690 for newcomers to $79,300 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,720 Food Service Manager jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Food Service Manager salary of $55,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,503 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $55,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,434 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,217 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,966 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,503 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,709 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Arkansas?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Arkansas is $55,120 per year ($26.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,590 and $63,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $55,120, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $44,503 per year ($3,709 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 2,720 Food Service Manager jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.