The average salary for a restaurant manager in the United States is around $32,407 per year.
Avg Salary
Restaurant managers earn an average yearly salary of $32,407.
Wages typically start from $22,093 and go up to $47,537.
49% below national average Updated in 2023
Restaurant manager earnings by seniority
Top-level restaurant manager earnings begin at:
$22.85 per hour
$47,537 per year
Senior-level restaurant manager earnings begin at:
$19.06 per hour
$39,647 per year
Mid-level restaurant manager earnings begin at:
$15.58 per hour
$32,407 per year
Junior-level restaurant manager earnings begin at:
$12.74 per hour
$26,489 per year
Starting level restaurant manager earnings begin at:
$10.62 per hour
$22,093 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Restaurant manager salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $80,150 |
| District of Columbia | $76,130 |
| Colorado | $75,390 |
| Hawaii | $72,870 |
| New Jersey | $71,500 |
| Delaware | $69,420 |
| Rhode Island | $68,790 |
| Massachusetts | $66,230 |
| Virginia | $63,230 |
| Maryland | $62,640 |
| New York | $62,280 |
| Wyoming | $61,870 |
| New Hampshire | $60,780 |
| Connecticut | $60,730 |
| Alaska | $60,720 |
| Kansas | $60,360 |
| Vermont | $60,360 |
| Florida | $60,070 |
| Arizona | $60,020 |
| Michigan | $60,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,980 |
| Minnesota | $59,480 |
| Indiana | $59,430 |
| South Dakota | $59,230 |
| Maine | $59,160 |
| Montana | $59,020 |
| Alabama | $58,630 |
| North Carolina | $58,510 |
| New Mexico | $58,350 |
| South Carolina | $57,460 |
| Missouri | $57,000 |
| Ohio | $56,780 |
| Louisiana | $56,760 |
| Wisconsin | $56,710 |
| Utah | $55,630 |
| Kentucky | $55,350 |
| Oregon | $50,740 |
| Georgia | $50,400 |
| Iowa | $50,110 |
| California | $50,000 |
| Illinois | $49,470 |
| Nebraska | $49,090 |
| North Dakota | $48,790 |
| Oklahoma | $47,760 |
| Nevada | $47,040 |
| Tennessee | $47,040 |
| Arkansas | $46,900 |
| Mississippi | $46,880 |
| Idaho | $46,660 |
| West Virginia | $41,820 |
| Guam | $36,600 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $36,510 |
| Texas | $35,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,780 |
How do restaurant manager salaries compare to similar careers?
Restaurant managers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than social media managers but more than culinary chefs.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Social media manager salary | $40K |
| Personal chef salary | $37K |
| Office manager salary | $36K |
| Retail manager salary | $35K |
| Brewmaster salary | $34K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $32K |
| Dietetic technician salary | $32K |
| Mail superintendent salary | $28K |
| Bartender salary | $26K |
| Culinary chef salary | $21K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)