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Food Service Manager Salary in Colorado (2026)
$38.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,213/year ($5,184/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 8th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 2,440 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $79,870 a year — though pay ranges from $66,140 for newcomers to $123,060 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,440 Food Service Manager jobs in Colorado (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Food Service Manager salary of $79,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,213 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
| Gross (median) | $79,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,741 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,110 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,806 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,213 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,184 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Colorado?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Colorado is $79,870 per year ($38.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,750 and $99,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $79,870, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $62,213 per year ($5,184 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 2,440 Food Service Manager jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.