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Food Service Manager Salary in Montana (2026)
$34.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,865/year ($4,739/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 20th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 950 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $72,140 a year — though pay ranges from $50,730 for newcomers to $105,000 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 950 Food Service Manager jobs in Montana (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Food Service Manager salary of $72,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,865 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $72,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,041 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,519 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,715 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,865 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,739 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Montana?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Montana is $72,140 per year ($34.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,460 and $95,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Montana?
- On the median salary of $72,140, a single filer in Montana takes home about $56,865 per year ($4,739 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 950 Food Service Manager jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.