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Food Service Manager Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$37.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,157/year ($5,013/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 12th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 1,520 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $77,990 a year — though pay ranges from $52,020 for newcomers to $108,460 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $92,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,520 Food Service Manager jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Food Service Manager salary of $77,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,157 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $77,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,328 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,966 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,539 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,157 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,013 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Connecticut?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Connecticut is $77,990 per year ($37.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,400 and $92,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $77,990, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $60,157 per year ($5,013 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,520 Food Service Manager jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.