What are the main factors that influence a Cafe Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Cafe Manager?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Cafe Manager roles, with salaries approximately 12% above the market median.

How does experience change A Cafe Manager's salary?

A Cafe Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,753 for beginners, reaching about $86,885 at mid-level, and approach $92,142 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cafe Manager?

Cafe Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cafe Manager roles are District of Columbia $94,900, California $94,500, Massachusetts $93,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cafe Manager roles make?

Salaries for Cafe Manager level roles vary by specialization: Life Cafe Assistant Manager: $85,639; Cafe Chef: $84,038; Cafe General Manager: $78,581; Cafe Supervisor: $64,817; Assistant General Manager Cafe: $43,750.

Cafe Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Cafe Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cafe Manager in Rhode Island is $88,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Cafe Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,545
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,800 to $101,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,694

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Cafe Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,800	$8,483	$1,958	$49
Average	$88,900	$7,408	$1,710	$43
25th Percentile	$77,800	$6,483	$1,496	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Cafe Manager Salaries

A Cafe Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cafe Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cafe Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $84,753
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,245
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,885
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,854
Expert (over 8 years): $92,142

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cafe Manager	$84,753
Intermediate Level Cafe Manager	$85,245
Senior Level Cafe Manager	$86,885
Specialist Level Cafe Manager	$88,854
Expert Level Cafe Manager	$92,142

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How Do Cafe Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cafe Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,900.
California: $94,500.
Massachusetts: $93,300.

District of Columbia $94,900 California $94,500 Massachusetts $93,300 Washington $92,900 New Jersey $92,900 Alaska $92,800 Connecticut $91,600 New York $91,100

Hawaii $89,600 Rhode Island $88,900 Maryland $88,400 Minnesota $87,700 Colorado $87,400 Illinois $87,400 Oregon $87,000 Delaware $86,800

New Hampshire $86,600 Virginia $86,300 Pennsylvania $85,300 Nevada $84,800 North Dakota $84,700 Michigan $84,400 Wisconsin $84,300 Vermont $84,100

Maine $83,600 Texas $83,600 Arizona $83,500 Ohio $83,400 Georgia $82,700 Indiana $82,300 Wyoming $82,200 Utah $82,100

Iowa $82,000 Kansas $81,600 Louisiana $81,500 Missouri $81,400 North Carolina $81,400 Florida $81,100 Montana $80,900 Nebraska $80,700

Kentucky $80,600 South Carolina $80,300 Tennessee $80,100 Idaho $80,000 New Mexico $79,400 Oklahoma $79,200 Alabama $78,700 South Dakota $77,900

Arkansas $77,400 West Virginia $77,200 Mississippi $76,400

Top Paying Cities for Cafe Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $90,000
Albion: $89,200
Ashaway: $89,800

Adamsville, RI $90,000 Albion, RI $89,200 Ashaway, RI $89,800 Barrington, RI $89,000 Block Island, RI $89,500 Bradford, RI $89,700 Bristol, RI $89,300 Carolina, RI $89,600

Charlestown, RI $89,600 Chepachet, RI $89,400 Clayville, RI $89,200 Coventry, RI $89,200 West Greenwich, RI $89,400 East Greenwich, RI $89,100 Exeter, RI $89,400 Fiskeville, RI $89,000

Forestdale, RI $89,700 Foster, RI $89,400 Glendale, RI $89,700 Greene, RI $89,500 Greenville, RI $89,000 Harmony, RI $89,100 Harrisville, RI $89,600 Hope, RI $89,000

Hope Valley, RI $89,700 Hopkinton, RI $89,800 Jamestown, RI $89,500 Kenyon, RI $89,600 Little Compton, RI $90,000 Manville, RI $89,300 Mapleville, RI $89,500 Newport, RI $89,600

Middletown, RI $89,700 North Kingstown, RI $89,300 North Scituate, RI $89,100 Oakland, RI $89,600 Pascoag, RI $89,700 Pawtucket, RI $88,800 Central Falls, RI $88,900 Cumberland, RI $89,400

Lincoln, RI $89,000 Portsmouth, RI $89,600 Prudence Island, RI $89,400 Rockville, RI $89,800 Saunderstown, RI $89,500 Shannock, RI $89,600 Slatersville, RI $89,700 Slocum, RI $89,500

Tiverton, RI $89,900 Wakefield, RI $89,600 Kingston, RI $89,500 Narragansett, RI $89,600 Peace Dale, RI $89,500 Warren, RI $89,200 Warwick, RI $89,000 Westerly, RI $89,800

West Kingston, RI $89,500 West Warwick, RI $89,100 Wood River Junction, RI $89,700 Woonsocket, RI $89,700 North Smithfield, RI $89,500 Wyoming, RI $89,600 Providence, RI $88,800 Cranston, RI $88,800

North Providence, RI $88,800 East Providence, RI $88,800 Riverside, RI $88,800 Rumford, RI $88,800 Smithfield, RI $89,000 Johnston, RI $88,900

Cafe Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Cafe Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $99,434. While startup companies pay approximate $84,091.

Cafe Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$84,091
Growth Stage	51~500	$88,940
Established	501~5000	$96,022
Enterprise	5000+	$99,434

Cafe Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cafe Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 32% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 12% above the average. In contrast, Cafe Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cafe Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Cafe Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$99,568	$48.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$97,790	$47.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$97,790	$47.0	10%
Aerospace & Defense	$96,012	$46.0	8%
Software & Networking	$96,012	$46.0	8%

Cafe Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cafe Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$77,800

Average $88,900/year

$101,800

$6,483

Average $7,408/month

$8,483

$1,496

Average $1,710/week

$1,958

$37

Average $43/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,800	$8,483	$1,958	$49
Average	$88,900	$7,408	$1,710	$43
25th Percentile	$77,800	$6,483	$1,496	$37

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