Assistant Dining Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Dining Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Dining Manager in the United States is $45,371 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,200
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,388 to $53,657
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,851
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Assistant Dining Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,657 $4,471 $1,032 $26
Average $45,371 $3,781 $873 $22
25th Percentile $40,388 $3,366 $777 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Dining Manager Salaries

An Assistant Dining 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Dining Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Dining 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): $41,983
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,182
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,644
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,176
  • Expert (over 8 years): $46,521
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Dining Manager$41,983
Intermediate Level Assistant Dining Manager$42,182
Senior Level Assistant Dining Manager$43,644
Specialist Level Assistant Dining Manager$46,176
Expert Level Assistant Dining Manager$46,521
$41,983 0 yr
$42,182 < 2 yrs
$43,644 2-4 yrs
$46,176 5-8 yrs
$46,521 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Dining 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 Assistant Dining Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,234.
  • California: $50,044.
  • Massachusetts: $49,377.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Dining 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:

  • San Jose: $57,226
  • San Francisco: $56,663
  • Oakland: $55,407

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Dining Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.65% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Public Relations (Mentioned in 4.5% Job Postings): Public relations (PR) is the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. Public relations may include an organization or individual gaining exposure to their audiences using topics of public interest and news items that do not require direct payment. This differentiates it from advertising as a form of marketing communications. Public relations is the idea of creating coverage for clients for free, rather than marketing or advertising. But now, advertising is also a part of greater PR Activities. An example of good public relations would be generating an article featuring a client, rather than paying for the client to be advertised next to the article. The aim of public relations is to inform the public, prospective customers, investors, partners, employees, and other stakeholders and ultimately persuade them to maintain a positive or favorable view about the organization, its leadership, products, or political decisions. Public relations professionals typically work for PR and marketing firms, businesses and companies, government, and public officials as PIOs and nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Jobs central to public relations include account coordinator, account executive, account supervisor, and media relations manager.
  • Retail Management (Mentioned in 0.67% Job Postings): Refers to the process of helping customers find products in your store, It includes everything from increasing your customer pool to how products are presented, and how you fulfill a customer's needs
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.65%
Public Relations 4.5%
Retail Management 0.67%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Dining Manager's salary.
  • Building Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Building Maintenance
$54,898
21%
Team Operations
$49,454
9%
Alignment
$49,000
8%
Listening
$48,547
7%
Planning
$48,093
6%
Analysis
$48,093
6%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Dining Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Dining Managers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Dining Manager with a No Diploma is between $42,911 and $47,562).

Assistant Dining Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Dining Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 36.8%
Associates 18.5%
Bachelors 38.9%
Masters 3.5%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Assistant Dining Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Dining 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Dining Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Dining Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,618 in 2023 to around $43,602 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Dining Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Dining Manager Over Time

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