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Food Service Manager Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$28.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,639/year ($3,970/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 1,920 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $59,540 a year — though pay ranges from $36,400 for newcomers to $89,700 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,920 Food Service Manager jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Food Service Manager salary of $59,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,639 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,965 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,555 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,382 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,639 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,970 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Mississippi?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Mississippi is $59,540 per year ($28.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,110 and $71,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $59,540, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $47,639 per year ($3,970 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,920 Food Service Manager jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.