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Food Service Manager Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$30.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,933/year ($4,494/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 36th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 4,550 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $64,410 a year — though pay ranges from $43,080 for newcomers to $101,150 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,550 Food Service Manager jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Food Service Manager salary of $64,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $53,933 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $64,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,549 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,927 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,933 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,494 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Tennessee?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Tennessee is $64,410 per year ($30.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,200 and $80,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $64,410, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $53,933 per year ($4,494 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 4,550 Food Service Manager jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.