Catering Sales Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Catering Sales Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Catering Sales Specialist in the United States is $46,167 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,091
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,830 to $51,885
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,881
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Catering Sales Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,885 $4,324 $998 $25
Average $46,167 $3,847 $888 $22
25th Percentile $41,830 $3,486 $804 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Catering Sales Specialist Salaries

A Catering Sales Specialist'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 Do Catering Sales Specialist 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 Sales Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $51,116.
  • California: $50,922.
  • Massachusetts: $50,243.

Top Paying Cities for Catering Sales Specialists

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: $58,230
  • San Francisco: $57,592
  • Oakland: $56,379

What Skills Can Increase a Catering Sales Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.47% 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.
  • Food Handling (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Food Handling means one or more operations of food production, manufacture, offering or displaying for sale, storage, preserving, wrapping, transportation, delivery, importation, exportation, or the licensing or approval for any of such activities.
  • Service Quality (Mentioned in 0.99% Job Postings): Service quality is a measure of how an organization delivers its services compared to the expectations of its customers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.47%
Food Handling 1.61%
Service Quality 0.99%
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 Catering Sales Specialist's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
$51,707
12%
Listening
$51,245
11%
Coordination
$50,783
10%
Microsoft Office
$50,783
10%
Networking
$50,322
9%
Sense Of Urgency
$49,860
8%
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Catering Sales Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Catering Sales Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Catering Sales Specialist positions in Business Services or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Catering Sales Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Catering Sales Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$60,017$29.030%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$55,400$27.020%

How Education impacts a Catering Sales Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Catering Sales Specialists 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 a Catering Sales Specialist with a No Diploma is between $40,984 and $45,631).

Catering Sales Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Catering Sales Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 15.6%
High School 15.6%
Associates 10.9%
Bachelors 68.8%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Catering Sales Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Catering Sales Specialist'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 Catering Sales Specialist

Salaries for a Catering Sales Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,802 in 2023 to around $39,552 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Catering Sales Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Catering Sales Specialist Over Time

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$39,802
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Most common benefits for Catering Sales Specialist

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    Columbus, OH

    Spectrum | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Xylem | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Wayfair | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Cintas | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Danaher | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Aveda Institutes, & Nurtur Salon & Spas | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO. Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make t... more

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FAQ about Catering Sales Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Catering Sales Specialist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Catering Sales Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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