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Food Service Manager Salary in Michigan (2026)
$29.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,441/year ($4,037/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 45th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 9,240 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $60,790 a year — though pay ranges from $41,600 for newcomers to $93,180 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,240 Food Service Manager jobs in Michigan (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Food Service Manager salary of $60,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,441 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $60,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,115 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,650 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,584 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,441 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,037 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Michigan?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Michigan is $60,790 per year ($29.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,450 and $75,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $60,790, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $48,441 per year ($4,037 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 9,240 Food Service Manager jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.