Restaurant and Bakery Leader Salary in the United States

How much does a Restaurant and Bakery Leader make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Restaurant and Bakery Leader in the United States is $54,006 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Restaurant and Bakery Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,155
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,428 to $63,506
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,259
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Restaurant and Bakery Leader Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,506 $5,292 $1,221 $31
Average $54,006 $4,501 $1,039 $26
25th Percentile $49,428 $4,119 $951 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Restaurant and Bakery Leader Salaries

A Restaurant and Bakery Leader'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 Restaurant and Bakery Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Restaurant and Bakery Leader'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): $51,718
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,909
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,545
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,006
  • Expert (over 8 years): $56,102
Levels Salary
Entry Level Restaurant and Bakery Leader$51,718
Intermediate Level Restaurant and Bakery Leader$51,909
Senior Level Restaurant and Bakery Leader$52,545
Specialist Level Restaurant and Bakery Leader$54,006
Expert Level Restaurant and Bakery Leader$56,102
$51,718 0 yr
$51,909 < 2 yrs
$52,545 2-4 yrs
$54,006 5-8 yrs
$56,102 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Restaurant and Bakery Leader 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 Restaurant and Bakery Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $59,796.
  • California: $59,569.
  • Massachusetts: $58,775.

Top Paying Cities for Restaurant and Bakery Leaders

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: $68,118
  • San Francisco: $67,372
  • Oakland: $65,953

What Skills Can Increase a Restaurant and Bakery Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.92% 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.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 2.15% 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.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.92%
Product Quality 2.15%
Accounting 1.34%
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 Restaurant and Bakery Leader's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Customer Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Inference: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
$63,728
18%
Customer Communications
$61,027
13%
Inference
$59,947
11%
Goal Setting
$58,867
9%
Food Service
$58,327
8%
Initiative
$57,247
6%
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How Education impacts a Restaurant and Bakery Leader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Restaurant and Bakery Leaders 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 Restaurant and Bakery Leader with a No Diploma is between $47,425 and $50,151).

Restaurant and Bakery Leader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Restaurant and Bakery Leader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 53.1%
High School 53.1%
Associates 31.3%
Bachelors 9.4%
Masters 6.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Restaurant and Bakery Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Restaurant and Bakery Leader'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 Restaurant and Bakery Leader

Salaries for a Restaurant and Bakery Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,804 in 2023 to around $64,345 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Restaurant and Bakery Leader salary trends, .

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2023
$64,804
2024
$64,978
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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