Director Of Catering Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Of Catering make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Of Catering in the United States is $80,681 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,608
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,136 to $91,111
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,266
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Director Of Catering Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,111 $7,593 $1,752 $44
Average $80,681 $6,723 $1,552 $39
25th Percentile $73,136 $6,095 $1,406 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Director Of Catering Salaries

A Director Of Catering'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 Director Of Catering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Of Catering'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): $78,585
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,899
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,947
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,254
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,475
Levels Salary
Entry Level Director Of Catering$78,585
Intermediate Level Director Of Catering$78,899
Senior Level Director Of Catering$79,947
Specialist Level Director Of Catering$83,254
Expert Level Director Of Catering$85,475
$78,585 0 yr
$78,899 < 2 yrs
$79,947 2-4 yrs
$83,254 5-8 yrs
$85,475 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director Of Catering 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 Director Of Caterings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,330.
  • California: $88,991.
  • Massachusetts: $87,805.

Top Paying Cities for Director Of Caterings

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: $101,763
  • San Francisco: $100,762
  • Oakland: $98,527

What Skills Can Increase a Director Of Catering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 3.74% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Food Preparation (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to food preparation: Food preparation – art form and applied science that includes but is not limited to cooking.
  • Foodservice (Mentioned in 0.76% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 3.74%
Food Preparation 1.65%
Foodservice 0.76%
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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 Director Of Catering's salary.
  • Environmental Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Outside Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Environmental Safety
 $90,362
12%
Commitment
 $87,942
9%
Outside Sales
 $87,942
9%
Catering Operations
 $86,328
7%
Marketing Plans
 $85,522
6%
Communication Skills
 $85,522
6%
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How Education impacts a Director Of Catering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director Of Caterings enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Director Of Catering with a Bachelor's Degree is between $69,747 and $81,080).

Director Of Catering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director Of Catering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.2%
High School 20.2%
Associates 16.0%
Bachelors 54.3%
Masters 9.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Director Of Catering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Of Catering'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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$73,136
Average $80,681/year
$91,111
$6,095
Average $6,723/month
$7,593
$1,406
Average $1,552/week
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Average $39/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $91,111 $7,593 $1,752 $44
Average $80,681 $6,723 $1,552 $39
25th Percentile $73,136 $6,095 $1,406 $35

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Salary Trends for Director Of Catering

Salaries for a Director Of Catering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,176 in 2023 to around $70,525 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Of Catering salary trends, .

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