Bistro Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Bistro Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bistro Manager in the United States is $55,313 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,182
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,325 to $59,955
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,874
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Bistro Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $59,955 $4,996 $1,153 $29
Average $55,313 $4,609 $1,064 $27
25th Percentile $49,325 $4,110 $949 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Bistro Manager Salaries

A Bistro 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Bistro Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Bistro 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): $53,120
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,971
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,566
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,566
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,770
Levels Salary
Entry Level Bistro Manager$53,120
Intermediate Level Bistro Manager$54,971
Senior Level Bistro Manager$57,566
Specialist Level Bistro Manager$57,566
Expert Level Bistro Manager$57,770
$53,120 0 yr
$54,971 < 2 yrs
$57,566 2-4 yrs
$57,566 5-8 yrs
$57,770 > 8 yrs
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How Do Bistro 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 Bistro Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $61,242.
  • California: $61,010.
  • Massachusetts: $60,197.

Top Paying Cities for Bistro 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: $69,766
  • San Francisco: $69,080
  • Oakland: $67,548

What Skills Can Increase a Bistro Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.99% 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.
  • Sales Training (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): Designing, delivering, supporting, assessing, and improving training sessions related to sales techniques to help salesperson grow sales skill.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.99%
Sales Training 1.9%
Work Ethic 1.53%
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 Bistro Manager's salary.
  • Pharmaceutical Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Pharmaceutical Sales
$66,928
21%
Relationship Management
$65,822
19%
Building Relationships
$65,269
18%
Work Ethic
$64,163
16%
Sales Process
$63,609
15%
Customer Sales
$63,056
14%
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Bistro Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bistro 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Bistro Manager

Salaries for a Bistro Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,360 in 2023 to around $46,350 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Bistro Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Bistro Manager Over Time

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2024
$46,682
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