As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Garde Manger in California is $49,832, equivalent to $24 per hour, $958 weekly, or $4,153 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Garde Manger in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Garde Manger in California vary widely, spanning from $43,754 to $57,380. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,650) and 75th percentile ($53,783), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,380 per year. This $7,133 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Foodservice, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Garde Manger often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 74 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Garde Manger job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Garde Manger Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Garde Manger Salary $43,754 CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Garde Manger Salary $46,650 CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Garde Manger Salary $49,832 CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Garde Manger Salary $53,783 CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Garde Manger Salary $57,380 CA June 01, 2026
25% $46,650 10% $43,754 90% $57,380 75% $53,783 $49,832 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Garde Manger ?

A garde manger (French for "keeper of the food") is a cool, well-ventilated area where cold dishes (such as salads, hors d'œuvres, appetizers, canapés, pâtés and terrines) are prepared and other foods are stored under refrigeration. The person in charge of this area is known as the chef garde manger or pantry chef. Larger hotels and restaurants may have garde manger staff to perform additional duties, such as creating decorative elements of buffet presentation like ice carving and edible centerpieces made from materials such as cheese, Thai fruit and vegetable carvings, butter, salt dough or t...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $50,881 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $54,092 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $54,234 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $52,522 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $51,316 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $54,097 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $52,093 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $51,010 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $61,611 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $59,913 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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