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Food Service Manager Salary in Georgia (2026)
$31.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,867/year ($4,322/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 33rd of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 9,230 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $65,280 a year — though pay ranges from $39,990 for newcomers to $97,860 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,230 Food Service Manager jobs in Georgia (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Food Service Manager salary of $65,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,867 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $65,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,654 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,994 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$2,765 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,867 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,322 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Georgia?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Georgia is $65,280 per year ($31.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,240 and $79,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $65,280, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $51,867 per year ($4,322 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 9,230 Food Service Manager jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.