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Food Service Manager Salary in Maine (2026)
$33.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,498/year ($4,542/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 23rd of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 1,210 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $70,510 a year — though pay ranges from $46,290 for newcomers to $89,470 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,210 Food Service Manager jobs in Maine (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Food Service Manager salary of $70,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,498 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $70,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,682 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,394 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,936 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,498 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,542 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Maine?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Maine is $70,510 per year ($33.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,010 and $78,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Maine?
- On the median salary of $70,510, a single filer in Maine takes home about $54,498 per year ($4,542 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,210 Food Service Manager jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.