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Food Service Manager Salary in Missouri (2026)
$31.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,683/year ($4,390/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 31st of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 1,600 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $65,520 a year — though pay ranges from $51,680 for newcomers to $98,400 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,600 Food Service Manager jobs in Missouri (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Food Service Manager salary of $65,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,683 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $65,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,682 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,012 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$2,142 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,683 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,390 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Missouri?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Missouri is $65,520 per year ($31.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,010 and $79,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $65,520, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $52,683 per year ($4,390 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 1,600 Food Service Manager jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.