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Food Service Manager Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$33.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,899/year ($4,658/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 24th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 1,680 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $70,410 a year — though pay ranges from $41,070 for newcomers to $102,780 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,680 Food Service Manager jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Food Service Manager salary of $70,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $55,899 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $70,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,660 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,386 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,464 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,899 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,658 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Kentucky?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Kentucky is $70,410 per year ($33.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,890 and $81,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $70,410, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $55,899 per year ($4,658 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,680 Food Service Manager jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.