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Food Service Manager Salary in Vermont (2026)
$37.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,608/year ($5,051/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 13th of 51 states for Food Service Manager pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 500 Food Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $77,910 a year — though pay ranges from $43,100 for newcomers to $134,010 at the top.
Food Service Manager pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 500 Food Service Manager jobs in Vermont (occupation code 11-9051, “Food Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Food Service Manager salary of $77,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,608 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $77,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,310 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,960 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$3,032 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,608 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,051 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Service Manager make in Vermont?
- The median Food Service Manager salary in Vermont is $77,910 per year ($37.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,850 and $98,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Service Manager in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $77,910, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $60,608 per year ($5,051 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Food Service Manager jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 500 Food Service Manager jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.