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Food Service Manager Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$29.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,048/year ($4,171/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 44th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 1,950 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $61,400 a year — though pay ranges from $40,140 for newcomers to $103,660 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,950 Food Service Manager jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Food Service Manager salary of $61,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,048 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,188 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,697 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,467 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,048 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,171 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Louisiana?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Louisiana is $61,400 per year ($29.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,960 and $77,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $61,400, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $50,048 per year ($4,171 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,950 Food Service Manager jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.