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Food Product Development Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Food Product Development Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Food Product Development Manager in the United States is $140,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,928
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,076 to $152,335
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,493
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Food Product Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $152,335 $12,695 $2,930 $73
Average $140,700 $11,725 $2,706 $68
25th Percentile $129,076 $10,756 $2,482 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Food Product Development Manager Salaries

A Food Product Development 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 Food Product Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Food Product Development 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): $129,804
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $156,527
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,276
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,166
  • Expert (over 8 years): $215,395
Levels Salary
Product D... Level Food Product Development Manager$129,804
Product D... Level Food Product Development Manager$156,527
Food Prod... Level Food Product Development Manager$138,276
Product D... Level Food Product Development Manager$176,166
Product D... Level Food Product Development Manager$215,395
$129,804 0 yr
$156,527 < 2 yrs
$138,276 2-4 yrs
$176,166 5-8 yrs
$215,395 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Food Product Development 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: $177,465
  • San Francisco: $175,522
  • Oakland: $171,823

What Skills Can Increase a Food Product Development Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 5.16% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.69% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 5.16%
Supply Chain 1.69%
Product Quality 1.03%
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 a Food Product Development Manager's salary.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Design Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Prioritization
 $149,142
6%
Alignment
 $147,735
5%
Design Engineering
 $147,735
5%
Agile Development
 $147,735
5%
Decision Making
 $147,735
5%
Insight
 $146,328
4%
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Food Product Development Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Food Product Development Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and MFG Nondurable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Food Product Development Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Food Product Development Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Food Product Development Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$161,805$78.015%
MFG Nondurable$157,584$76.012%
Aerospace & Defense$154,770$74.010%
Insurance$151,956$73.08%
Retail & Wholesale$149,142$72.06%

How Education impacts a Food Product Development Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Food Product Development 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 a Food Product Development Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $131,775 and $142,362).

Food Product Development Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Food Product Development Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 3.7%
Associates 3.7%
Bachelors 49.3%
Masters 35.7%
Doctorate 6.6%
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Food Product Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Food Product Development 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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$129,076
Average $140,700/year
$152,335
$10,756
Average $11,725/month
$12,695
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Average $2,706/week
$2,930
$62
Average $68/hour
$73
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $152,335 $12,695 $2,930 $73
Average $140,700 $11,725 $2,706 $68
25th Percentile $129,076 $10,756 $2,482 $62

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Salary Trends for Food Product Development Manager

Salaries for a Food Product Development Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $143,390 in 2023 to around $141,305 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Food Product Development Manager salary trends, .

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FAQ about Food Product Development Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Food Product Development Manager?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Food Product Development Manager roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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