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Food Service Manager Salary in Indiana (2026)
$34.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,974/year ($4,748/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 21st of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 4,990 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $71,430 a year — though pay ranges from $43,580 for newcomers to $100,480 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,990 Food Service Manager jobs in Indiana (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Food Service Manager salary of $71,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,974 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $71,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,885 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,464 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$2,107 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,974 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,748 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Indiana?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Indiana is $71,430 per year ($34.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,640 and $88,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $71,430, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $56,974 per year ($4,748 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 4,990 Food Service Manager jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.