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Food Service Manager Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$44.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,109/year ($5,759/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Food Service Managers (2nd of 51), with a median about 33% above the national average. Of the 4,310 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $92,240 a year — though pay ranges from $58,290 for newcomers to $129,990 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $92,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,310 Food Service Manager jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Food Service Manager salary of $92,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $69,109 — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
| Gross (median) | $92,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,463 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,056 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,612 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,109 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,759 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Massachusetts?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Massachusetts is $92,240 per year ($44.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,430 and $102,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $92,240, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $69,109 per year ($5,759 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,310 Food Service Manager jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.