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Food Service Manager Salary in Illinois (2026)
$30.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,383/year ($4,199/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 37th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 11,270 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $63,930 a year — though pay ranges from $36,390 for newcomers to $101,960 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,270 Food Service Manager jobs in Illinois (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Food Service Manager salary of $63,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,383 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $63,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,492 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,891 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,165 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,383 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,199 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Illinois?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Illinois is $63,930 per year ($30.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,250 and $79,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $63,930, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $50,383 per year ($4,199 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 11,270 Food Service Manager jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.