Food Service Manager Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Food Service Managers in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$84,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+21% vs US median
US median $69,390
State Rank
#4 of 51
8,000 employed here

How much does a Food Service Manager make in New York?

Food Service Managers in New York take home a median of $84,200 annually — roughly $40.48 an hour — which runs 21% above the national median of $69,390.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $62,420 while the top 10% make $143,180 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $72,420 and $104,800 a year.

Food Service Manager salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$62,420$30.01
25th percentile (early career)$72,420$34.82
50th percentile (median)$84,200$40.48
75th percentile (experienced)$104,800$50.38
90th percentile (top earners)$143,180$68.84

How New York compares

New York ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories for Food Service Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$95,190
2Massachusetts$92,240
3Hawaii$87,800
4New York$84,200
5Rhode Island$82,850

Working as a Food Service Manager in New York

Nationally, about 238,000 people work as Food Service Managers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($84,200) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Food Service Manager make in New York?
The median Food Service Manager salary in New York is $84,200 per year, or about $40.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $62,420 at the entry level to $143,180 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Food Service Managers about 21% more than the national median of $69,390. New York ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Food Service Managers?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $84,200 a year. About 8,000 Food Service Managers are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.