Food Service Manager salary
From 36 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 11-9051: Food Service Managers
At a glance
- Median up 31% since FY2020. From $62,000 in FY2020 to $81,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Food Service Manager H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 36 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Food Service Manager jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 11-9051, Food Service Managers). The median base salary is $77,375, 37% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $60,350 and $82,000.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 52% of filings
Senior · 48% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $71,125 | 14 |
| Level III · Experienced | $82,000 | 13 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Food Service Manager does
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Typical tasks
- Count money and make bank deposits.
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
- Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.
- Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
Preparation
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
O*NET occupation: Food Service Managers (11-9051.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Food Service Managers), the median annual wage was $69,390 in May 2025, with 238,430 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $77,375, 12% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,525 | $45,960 |
| 25th percentile | $60,350 | $56,870 |
| Median | $77,375 | $69,390 |
| 75th percentile | $82,000 | $86,800 |
| 90th percentile | $95,622 | $107,640 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $48,525 |
| 25th | $60,350 |
| 50th (median) | $77,375 |
| 75th | $82,000 |
| 90th | $95,622 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $62,000 | $57,907 | $70,054 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $56,181 | $43,000 | $68,099 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $60,000 | $54,000 | $70,000 | 21 |
| FY2023 | $62,650 | $55,578 | $78,125 | 20 |
| FY2024 | $67,000 | $59,794 | $75,000 | 32 |
| FY2025 | $69,587 | $59,929 | $81,590 | 24 |
| FY2026 | $81,000 | $64,250 | $87,724 | 12 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Food Service Manager make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Food Service Manager jobs is $77,375 (36 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $60,350 and $82,000.
Do H-1B Food Service Managers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($77,375) is 12% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($69,390, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.