Food And Beverage Operations Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Food And Beverage Operations Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Food And Beverage Operations Manager in the United States is $90,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Food And Beverage Operations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,431
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,868 to $102,170
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,824
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Food And Beverage Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $102,170 $8,514 $1,965 $49
Average $90,900 $7,575 $1,748 $44
25th Percentile $79,868 $6,656 $1,536 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Food And Beverage Operations Manager Salaries

A Food And Beverage Operations 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 Do Food And Beverage Operations 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 Food And Beverage Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $100,644.
  • California: $100,263.
  • Massachusetts: $98,926.

Top Paying Cities for Food And Beverage Operations 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: $114,652
  • San Francisco: $113,397
  • Oakland: $111,007

What Skills Can Increase a Food And Beverage Operations Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.09% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 1.99% 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.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 1.48% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.09%
Product Quality 1.99%
Customer Satisfaction 1.48%
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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 Food And Beverage Operations Manager's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$97,263
7%
Verbal Communication
$95,445
5%
Initiative
$95,445
5%
Analysis
$95,445
5%
Presentation
$95,445
5%
Purchasing
$94,536
4%
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Food And Beverage Operations Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Food And Beverage Operations Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Nondurable and Hospitality & Leisure sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Food And Beverage Operations Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Food And Beverage Operations Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Food And Beverage Operations Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable$127,260$61.040%
Hospitality & Leisure$104,535$50.015%

How Education impacts a Food And Beverage Operations Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Food And Beverage Operations Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Food And Beverage Operations Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $75,073 and $83,806).

Food And Beverage Operations Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Food And Beverage Operations Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 28.7%
Associates 22.7%
Bachelors 43.0%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Food And Beverage Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Food And Beverage Operations 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 Food And Beverage Operations Manager

Salaries for a Food And Beverage Operations Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,781 in 2023 to around $55,807 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Food And Beverage Operations Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Food And Beverage Operations Manager Over Time

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2023
$56,781
2024
$56,407
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FAQ about Food And Beverage Operations Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Food And Beverage Operations Manager?

The MFG Nondurable industry offers the highest average compensation for Food And Beverage Operations Manager roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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