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Food Service Manager Salary in Maryland (2026)
$35.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,831/year ($4,736/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 17th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 0 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $72,850 a year — though pay ranges from $52,240 for newcomers to $113,560 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $113,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Food Service Manager jobs in Maryland (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Food Service Manager salary of $72,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,831 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $72,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,197 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,573 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,249 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,831 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,736 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Maryland?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Maryland is $72,850 per year ($35.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,430 and $82,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $72,850, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $56,831 per year ($4,736 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 0 Food Service Manager jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.