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Food Service Manager Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$31.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,219/year ($4,352/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 35th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 10,530 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $64,750 a year — though pay ranges from $43,900 for newcomers to $94,660 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,530 Food Service Manager jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Food Service Manager salary of $64,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,219 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $64,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,590 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,953 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,988 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,219 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,352 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Pennsylvania is $64,750 per year ($31.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,690 and $78,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $64,750, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $52,219 per year ($4,352 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 Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 10,530 Food Service Manager jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.