Catering Services Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Catering Services Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Catering Services Manager in the United States is $52,111 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,326
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,870 to $60,075
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,189
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Catering Services Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $60,075 $5,006 $1,155 $29
Average $52,111 $4,343 $1,002 $25
25th Percentile $45,870 $3,823 $882 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Catering Services Manager Salaries

A Catering Services 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 Catering Services Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Catering Services 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): $49,208
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,486
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,340
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,516
  • Expert (over 8 years): $54,453
Levels Salary
Entry Level Catering Services Manager$49,208
Intermediate Level Catering Services Manager$49,486
Senior Level Catering Services Manager$51,340
Specialist Level Catering Services Manager$53,516
Expert Level Catering Services Manager$54,453
$49,208 0 yr
$49,486 < 2 yrs
$51,340 2-4 yrs
$53,516 5-8 yrs
$54,453 > 8 yrs
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How Do Catering Services 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 Catering Services Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $57,697.
  • California: $57,478.
  • Massachusetts: $56,712.

Top Paying Cities for Catering Services 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: $65,727
  • San Francisco: $65,008
  • Oakland: $63,638

What Skills Can Increase a Catering Services Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.28% 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.
  • HACCP (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement to manufacturing and consumption of the finished product.
  • Community Marketing (Mentioned in 0.86% Job Postings): Community marketing is a strategy to engage an audience in an active, non-intrusive prospect and customer conversation
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.28%
HACCP 1.54%
Community Marketing 0.86%
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 Services Manager's salary.
  • Outside Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Outside Sales
$60,970
17%
Negotiating
$59,406
14%
Networking
$58,364
12%
Listening
$57,843
11%
Products and Services
$57,322
10%
Problem Solving
$57,322
10%
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How Education impacts a Catering Services Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Catering Services 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 Catering Services Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $50,191 and $54,976).

Catering Services Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Catering Services Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 18.9%
Associates 16.5%
Bachelors 59.2%
Masters 5.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Catering Services Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Catering Services 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 Catering Services Manager

Salaries for a Catering Services Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,318 in 2023 to around $43,317 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Catering Services Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Catering Services Manager Over Time

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2023
$43,318
2024
$44,024
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2024 $44,024
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