As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Catering Manager in the United States is $54,768. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,512 to $65,045, with most professionals earning between $38,995 and $74,401.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $65,045 | $5,420 | $1,251 | $31 |
| Average | $54,768 | $4,564 | $1,053 | $26 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,512 | $3,876 | $894 | $22 |
An entry-level Catering Manager with less than 1 year of experience earns about $51,167. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $51,533. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $53,973. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $56,799, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $58,014.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Catering Manager | $51,167 |
| Intermediate Level Catering Manager | $51,533 |
| Senior Level Catering Manager | $53,973 |
| Specialist Level Catering Manager | $56,799 |
| Expert Level Catering Manager | $58,014 |
| Entry Level | 7% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 6% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Catering Manager compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $43,995 in 2023 to approximately $44,713 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Catering Manager salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $54,768 | 64.3% | ||
| Bonus | $4,935 | 5.8% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,567 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,448 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,134 | 1.3% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,507 | 7.6% | ||
| Pension | $3,224 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $7,578 | 8.9% | ||
| Total Compensation | $85,161 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.3% |
| High School | 18.9% |
| Associates | 16.5% |
| Bachelors | 59.2% |
| Masters | 5.1% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Catering Manager is $54,768. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Catering Manager is $26; the average weekly pay of Catering Manager is $1,053; the average monthly pay of Catering Manager is $4,564.
A Catering Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Catering Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Catering Manager is $68,734.
The highest pay for Catering Manager is $74,401.
The lowest pay for Catering Manager is $38,995.
Catering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates catered events for an establishment. Negotiates contracts, assists in the selection of menu items, schedules catering staff, arranges for facilities or equipment, and communicates customer needs to the appropriate personnel. Being a Catering Manager develops and maintains catering accounts by ensuring customer satisfaction before, during, and after the event. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Catering Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Catering Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Catering Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
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