Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager in the United States is $63,678 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,421
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,361 to $70,872
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,611
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Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,872 $5,906 $1,363 $34
Average $63,678 $5,306 $1,225 $31
25th Percentile $57,361 $4,780 $1,103 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager Salaries

An Assistant Food and Beverage Area 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 Food and Beverage Area Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Food and Beverage Area 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): $82,990
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $62,179
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,207
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,407
  • Expert (over 8 years): $297,284
Levels Salary
Retail Br... Level Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager$82,990
Assistant... Level Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager$62,179
Branch Se... Level Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager$81,207
Regional ... Level Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager$94,407
VP of Ret... Level Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager$297,284
$82,990 0 yr
$62,179 < 2 yrs
$81,207 2-4 yrs
$94,407 5-8 yrs
$297,284 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Food and Beverage Area 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 Food and Beverage Area Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,504.
  • California: $70,236.
  • Massachusetts: $69,300.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Food and Beverage Area 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: $80,317
  • San Francisco: $79,437
  • Oakland: $77,763

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.86% 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.
  • Microsoft Word (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments
  • Retail Banking (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Retail banking, also known as consumer banking, is the provision of services by a bank to the general public, rather than to companies, corporations or other banks, which are often described as wholesale banking. Banking services which are regarded as retail include provision of savings and transactional accounts, mortgages, personal loans, debit cards, and credit cards. Retail banking is also distinguished from investment banking or commercial banking. It may also refer to a division or department of a bank which deals with individual customers. In the U.S., the term commercial bank is used for a normal bank to distinguish it from an investment bank. After the Great Depression, the Glass–Steagall Act restricted normal banks to banking activities, and investment banks were limited to engaging capital market activities. That distinction was repealed in the 1990s. Commercial bank can also refer to a bank or a division of a bank that deals mostly with deposits and loans from corporations or large businesses, as opposed to individual members of the public (retail banking).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.86%
Microsoft Word 1.73%
Retail Banking 1.44%
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 Food and Beverage Area Manager's salary.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Dedication
$77,687
22%
Analysis
$68,772
8%
Coordination
$68,772
8%
Client Service
$67,498
6%
Time Management
$66,225
4%
Microsoft Office
$66,225
4%
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Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager positions in Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Business Services$76,413$37.020%

How Education impacts an Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Food and Beverage Area Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Food and Beverage Area Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $63,315 and $67,654).

Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 23.7%
High School 23.7%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 10.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Food and Beverage Area 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,876 in 2023 to around $66,502 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager Over Time

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2023
$66,876
2024
$67,347
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$66,502
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FAQ about Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Food and Beverage Area Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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