Culinary Production Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Culinary Production Manager make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Culinary Production Manager in the United States is $111,634 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,843
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,470 to $126,923
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,396
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Culinary Production Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $126,923 $10,577 $2,441 $61
Average $111,634 $9,303 $2,147 $54
25th Percentile $99,470 $8,289 $1,913 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Culinary Production Manager Salaries

A Culinary Production 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 Culinary Production Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Culinary Production 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): $79,441
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,401
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,510
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,229
  • Expert (over 8 years): $198,669
Levels Salary
Productio... Level Culinary Production Manager$79,441
Productio... Level Culinary Production Manager$93,401
Culinary ... Level Culinary Production Manager$110,510
Productio... Level Culinary Production Manager$150,229
Productio... Level Culinary Production Manager$198,669
$79,441 0 yr
$93,401 < 2 yrs
$110,510 2-4 yrs
$150,229 5-8 yrs
$198,669 > 8 yrs
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How Do Culinary Production 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 Culinary Production Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $123,601.
  • California: $123,132.
  • Massachusetts: $121,491.

Top Paying Cities for Culinary Production 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: $140,804
  • San Francisco: $139,262
  • Oakland: $136,327

What Skills Can Increase a Culinary Production Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.28% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Food Safety (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
  • Lean Manufacturing (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing or lean production is a systematic method originating in the Japanese manufacturing industry for the minimization of waste (無駄, muda) within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity, which can cause problems. Lean also takes into account waste created through overburden (無理, muri) and unevenness in work loads (斑, mura). Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service, "value" is any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for.[citation needed] Lean manufacturing attempts to make obvious what adds value, through reducing everything else (because it is not adding value). This management philosophy is derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and identified as "lean" only in the 1990s.[page needed], TPS is renowned for its focus on reduction of the original Toyota seven wastes to improve overall customer value, but there are varying perspectives on how this is best achieved. The steady growth of Toyota, from a small company to the world's largest automaker, has focused attention on how it has achieved this success.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.28%
Food Safety 1.99%
Lean Manufacturing 1.56%
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 Culinary Production Manager's salary.
  • VMware: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
VMware
$130,612
17%
Product Management
$126,146
13%
Insight
$117,216
5%
Project Management
$116,099
4%
Collaboration
$116,099
4%
Innovation
$114,983
3%
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Culinary Production Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Culinary Production Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Culinary Production Manager positions in Telecom or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Culinary Production Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Culinary Production Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$139,542$67.025%
Energy & Utilities$133,961$64.020%
Financial Services$128,379$62.015%
Biotechnology$122,797$59.010%
Pharmaceuticals$122,797$59.010%

How Education impacts a Culinary Production Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Culinary Production 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 Culinary Production Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $116,259 and $125,809).

Culinary Production Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Culinary Production Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 26.2%
Associates 10.8%
Bachelors 45.3%
Masters 16.1%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Culinary Production Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Culinary Production 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 September 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Culinary Production Manager

Salaries for a Culinary Production Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,971 in 2023 to around $100,311 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Culinary Production Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Culinary Production Manager Over Time

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$102,971
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$101,732
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  • DLL Landscaping &amp; Tree Service

    Columbus, OH

    DLL Landscaping &amp; Tree Service | Columbus, OH

    Benefits:401(k)Bonus based on performanceCompany partiesCompetitive salaryDental insuranceFree food & snacksHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid... more

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  • LandCare

    Columbus, OH

    LandCare | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Production Managers at LandCare are crucial members of our operations team. Production Managers lead the frontline crews ... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Compass Tech International

    Columbus, OH

    Compass Tech International | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Production Control Manager. Greater Columbus Ohio area. A. Global Automotive Supplier. is looking for a. Production Contr... more

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  • Westlake

    Columbus, OH

    Westlake | Columbus, OH

    Westlake Royal Building Products is seeking a. Production Planning Supervisor. to lead production scheduling, inventory management, inventory control, and ... more

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  • Kingspan Insulated Panels Inc

    Columbus, OH

    Kingspan Insulated Panels Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group Plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and t... more

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    Columbus, OH

    MyJobsCorner | Columbus, OH

    Find your next job here. Will train the right candidate. Average salaries from $12 - $22/Hr, full time and part time shifts available now. Hiring for: Food... more

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FAQ about Culinary Production Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Culinary Production Manager?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Culinary Production Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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