Food Service Managers in California

Local pay for food service managers in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 11-9051

$78,260

median pay, California

33,180

employed in California

+12.8%

vs U.S. median

+6.4%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What food service managers earn in California

California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of food service managers in California earn between $60,040 and $100,190 a year; the U.S. median is $69,390.

$47,690

P10

$60,040

P25

$78,260

MEDIAN

$100,190

P75

$127,340

P90

Pay by metro in California

$89,900

$89,870

$88,290

$80,010

$79,750

$79,170

$78,570

$78,390

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