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Food Service Manager Salary in Florida (2026)
$35.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,038/year ($5,003/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 18th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 18,500 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $72,790 a year — though pay ranges from $45,800 for newcomers to $113,940 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $113,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,500 Food Service Manager jobs in Florida (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Food Service Manager salary of $72,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $60,038 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $72,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,184 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,568 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,038 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,003 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Florida?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Florida is $72,790 per year ($35.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,010 and $91,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Florida?
- On the median salary of $72,790, a single filer in Florida takes home about $60,038 per year ($5,003 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 18,500 Food Service Manager jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.