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Food Service Manager Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$29.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,705/year ($4,059/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 48th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 2,050 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $60,450 a year — though pay ranges from $46,690 for newcomers to $92,450 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,050 Food Service Manager jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Food Service Manager salary of $60,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,705 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $60,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,074 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,624 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,047 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,705 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,059 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Nebraska?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Nebraska is $60,450 per year ($29.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,050 and $70,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $60,450, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $48,705 per year ($4,059 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,050 Food Service Manager jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.