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

A Restaurant Manager's salary grows with experience: an Assistant Restaurant Manager (0-3 years)earns $42,944, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $57,972, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $87,279, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $121,498,

What are the highest paying states for a Restaurant Manager?

Restaurant Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Restaurant Manager roles are District of Columbia $63,382, California $63,141, Massachusetts $62,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Restaurant Manager roles make?

Salaries for Restaurant Manager level roles vary by specialization: Hotel Restaurant Manager: $97,603; Restaurant Area Manager: $89,401; Restaurant District Manager: $87,239; Regional Restaurant Manager: $86,184; Associate Restaurant Manager: $59,524.

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Restaurant Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Restaurant Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Restaurant Manager in Delaware is $57,972 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,097
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,486 to $65,366
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,580

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Restaurant Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,366	$5,447	$1,257	$31
Average	$57,972	$4,831	$1,115	$28
25th Percentile	$51,486	$4,290	$990	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Restaurant Manager Salaries

A Restaurant 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 Restaurant Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Restaurant 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:

Assistant Restaurant Manager (0-3 years): $42,944
Restaurant Manager (3-5 years): $57,972
Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years): $87,279
Restaurant Director (5+ years): $121,498

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Restaurant Manager	0-3 years	$42,944
Restaurant Manager	3-5 years	$57,972
Regional Restaurant Manager	5+ years	$87,279
Restaurant Director	5+ years	$121,498

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

District of Columbia: $63,382.
California: $63,141.
Massachusetts: $62,300.

District of Columbia $63,382 California $63,141 Massachusetts $62,300 Washington $62,071 New Jersey $62,048 Alaska $61,968 Connecticut $61,178 New York $60,857

Hawaii $59,832 Rhode Island $59,352 Maryland $59,025 Minnesota $58,579 Colorado $58,407 Illinois $58,350 Oregon $58,132 Delaware $57,972

New Hampshire $57,871 Virginia $57,646 Pennsylvania $56,987 Nevada $56,655 North Dakota $56,547 Michigan $56,375 Wisconsin $56,312 Vermont $56,186

Texas $55,837 Maine $55,814 Arizona $55,780 Ohio $55,739 Georgia $55,213 Indiana $54,949 Wyoming $54,898 Utah $54,818

Iowa $54,783 Kansas $54,509 Louisiana $54,429 North Carolina $54,400 Missouri $54,388 Florida $54,165 Montana $54,045 Nebraska $53,931

Kentucky $53,868 South Carolina $53,639 Tennessee $53,495 Idaho $53,438 New Mexico $53,020 Oklahoma $52,929 Alabama $52,591 South Dakota $52,024

Arkansas $51,715 West Virginia $51,549 Mississippi $51,051

Top Paying Cities for Restaurant 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: $59,998
Little Creek: $59,443
Magnolia: $59,689

Lincoln, DE $59,998 Little Creek, DE $59,443 Magnolia, DE $59,689 Milford, DE $59,998 Marydel, DE $59,220 Millsboro, DE $59,998 Millville, DE $60,399 Milton, DE $59,998

Nassau, DE $59,998 Ocean View, DE $60,399 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,399 Seaford, DE $59,369 Selbyville, DE $60,399 Smyrna, DE $59,151 Viola, DE $59,689 Woodside, DE $59,518

Bear, DE $58,716 Newark, DE $58,739 Claymont, DE $58,785 Delaware City, DE $58,739 Hockessin, DE $58,785 Kirkwood, DE $58,739 Middletown, DE $59,031 Montchanin, DE $58,785

New Castle, DE $58,785 Odessa, DE $59,111 Port Penn, DE $58,579 Rockland, DE $58,785 Saint Georges, DE $58,739 Townsend, DE $59,025 Winterthur, DE $58,785 Lewes, DE $59,998

Wilmington, DE $58,785 Dover, DE $59,415 Dover Afb, DE $59,552 Bethany Beach, DE $60,399 Bethel, DE $59,369 Bridgeville, DE $59,998 Camden Wyoming, DE $59,478 Cheswold, DE $59,277

Clayton, DE $59,128 Dagsboro, DE $60,399 Delmar, DE $59,369 Ellendale, DE $59,998 Felton, DE $59,998 Fenwick Island, DE $60,399 Frankford, DE $60,399 Frederica, DE $59,998

Georgetown, DE $59,998 Greenwood, DE $59,998 Harbeson, DE $59,998 Harrington, DE $59,998 Hartly, DE $59,100 Houston, DE $59,998 Kenton, DE $59,128 Laurel, DE $59,369

Yorklyn, DE $58,785

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

Understanding how a Restaurant 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.

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$51,486

Average $57,972/year

$65,366

$4,290

Average $4,831/month

$5,447

$990

Average $1,115/week

$1,257

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,366	$5,447	$1,257	$31
Average	$57,972	$4,831	$1,115	$28
25th Percentile	$51,486	$4,290	$990	$25

Restaurant Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Restaurant Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

Food Services Manager

Regional Restaurant Manager

Food & Beverage Senior Manager

Restaurant Director

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Restaurant Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Restaurant Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Food & Beverage Manager	$91,621	58%
Food Services Manager	$86,837	50%
Regional Restaurant Manager	$87,279	51%

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