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Food Service Manager Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$42.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,368/year ($5,447/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Food Service Managers (3rd of 51), with a median about 26% above the national average. Of the 1,230 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $87,800 a year — though pay ranges from $47,390 for newcomers to $127,740 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $87,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,230 Food Service Manager jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Food Service Manager salary of $87,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,368 — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
| Gross (median) | $87,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,486 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,717 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$5,230 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,368 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,447 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Hawaii?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Hawaii is $87,800 per year ($42.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,660 and $104,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $87,800, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $65,368 per year ($5,447 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 1,230 Food Service Manager jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.