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Food Service Manager Salary in California (2026)
$37.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,684/year ($5,057/month) for a single filer
California ranks 10th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 33,180 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $78,260 a year — though pay ranges from $47,690 for newcomers to $127,340 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 33,180 Food Service Manager jobs in California (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Food Service Manager salary of $78,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,684 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $78,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,387 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,987 |
| California state income tax | −$3,202 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,684 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,057 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free California paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in California?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in California is $78,260 per year ($37.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,040 and $100,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in California?
- On the median salary of $78,260, a single filer in California takes home about $60,684 per year ($5,057 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 33,180 Food Service Manager jobs in California 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 California 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 California.