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

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

How does experience change A Catering Manager's salary?

A Catering Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,629 for beginners, reaching about $52,823 at mid-level, and approach $56,019 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Catering Manager?

Catering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Catering Manager roles are District of Columbia $57,961, California $57,741, Massachusetts $56,971. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Catering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Catering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Catering Senior Manager: $79,031; Catering Sales Manager: $56,767; Catering Operations Manager: $54,060; Catering And Events Manager: $52,942; Catering Manager 2: $52,492.

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Catering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Catering Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Catering Manager in Delaware is $53,014 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,399
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,624 to $61,067
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,806

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Catering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,067	$5,089	$1,174	$29
Average	$53,014	$4,418	$1,019	$25
25th Percentile	$46,624	$3,885	$897	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Catering Manager Salaries

A Catering 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 Catering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Catering 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): $50,629
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,916
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,823
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,057
Expert (over 8 years): $56,019

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Catering Manager	$50,629
Intermediate Level Catering Manager	$50,916
Senior Level Catering Manager	$52,823
Specialist Level Catering Manager	$55,057
Expert Level Catering Manager	$56,019

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How Do Catering 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 Catering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,961.
California: $57,741.
Massachusetts: $56,971.

District of Columbia $57,961 California $57,741 Massachusetts $56,971 Washington $56,762 New Jersey $56,741 Alaska $56,668 Connecticut $55,945 New York $55,652

Hawaii $54,715 Rhode Island $54,275 Maryland $53,977 Minnesota $53,569 Colorado $53,412 Illinois $53,359 Oregon $53,160 Delaware $53,014

New Hampshire $52,922 Virginia $52,715 Pennsylvania $52,113 Nevada $51,810 North Dakota $51,710 Michigan $51,553 Wisconsin $51,496 Vermont $51,381

Texas $51,061 Maine $51,040 Arizona $51,009 Ohio $50,972 Georgia $50,491 Indiana $50,250 Wyoming $50,203 Utah $50,129

Iowa $50,098 Kansas $49,847 Louisiana $49,773 North Carolina $49,747 Missouri $49,737 Florida $49,533 Montana $49,423 Nebraska $49,318

Kentucky $49,260 South Carolina $49,051 Tennessee $48,920 Idaho $48,868 New Mexico $48,486 Oklahoma $48,402 Alabama $48,093 South Dakota $47,575

Arkansas $47,292 West Virginia $47,140 Mississippi $46,685

Top Paying Cities for Catering 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:

Lincoln: $54,867
Little Creek: $54,359
Magnolia: $54,584

Lincoln, DE $54,867 Little Creek, DE $54,359 Magnolia, DE $54,584 Milford, DE $54,867 Marydel, DE $54,155 Millsboro, DE $54,867 Millville, DE $55,233 Milton, DE $54,867

Nassau, DE $54,867 Ocean View, DE $55,233 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,233 Seaford, DE $54,291 Selbyville, DE $55,233 Smyrna, DE $54,092 Viola, DE $54,584 Woodside, DE $54,427

Bear, DE $53,694 Newark, DE $53,715 Claymont, DE $53,757 Delaware City, DE $53,715 Hockessin, DE $53,757 Kirkwood, DE $53,715 Middletown, DE $53,982 Montchanin, DE $53,757

New Castle, DE $53,757 Odessa, DE $54,056 Port Penn, DE $53,569 Rockland, DE $53,757 Saint Georges, DE $53,715 Townsend, DE $53,977 Winterthur, DE $53,757 Lewes, DE $54,867

Wilmington, DE $53,757 Dover, DE $54,333 Dover Afb, DE $54,459 Bethany Beach, DE $55,233 Bethel, DE $54,291 Bridgeville, DE $54,867 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,391 Cheswold, DE $54,207

Clayton, DE $54,071 Dagsboro, DE $55,233 Delmar, DE $54,291 Ellendale, DE $54,867 Felton, DE $54,867 Fenwick Island, DE $55,233 Frankford, DE $55,233 Frederica, DE $54,867

Georgetown, DE $54,867 Greenwood, DE $54,867 Harbeson, DE $54,867 Harrington, DE $54,867 Hartly, DE $54,045 Houston, DE $54,867 Kenton, DE $54,071 Laurel, DE $54,291

Yorklyn, DE $53,757

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

Understanding how a Catering 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 April 01, 2026

$46,624

Average $53,014/year

$61,067

$3,885

Average $4,418/month

$5,089

$897

Average $1,019/week

$1,174

$22

Average $25/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,067	$5,089	$1,174	$29
Average	$53,014	$4,418	$1,019	$25
25th Percentile	$46,624	$3,885	$897	$22

Catering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Catering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Catering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $80,035 - a projected growth of 51% over your current level.

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