What are the main factors that influence a Food Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Food Manager's salary?

A Food Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,938 for beginners, reaching about $84,771 at mid-level, and approach $90,591 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Food Manager?

Food Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Food Manager roles are District of Columbia $95,435, California $95,073, Massachusetts $93,806. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Food Manager roles make?

Salaries for Food Manager level roles vary by specialization: Food Bank Manager: $144,257; Food Safety Manager: $120,972; Food & Beverage Senior Manager: $113,033; Food & Beverage Manager: $90,503; Fresh Food Manager: $88,192.

Food Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Food Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Food Manager in Delaware is $87,289 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,737
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,861 to $98,516
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,276

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Food Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,516	$8,210	$1,895	$47
Average	$87,289	$7,274	$1,679	$42
25th Percentile	$77,861	$6,488	$1,497	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Food Manager Salaries

A Food 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 Food Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Food 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): $82,938
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,361
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,771
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,445
Expert (over 8 years): $90,591

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Food Manager	$82,938
Intermediate Level Food Manager	$83,361
Senior Level Food Manager	$84,771
Specialist Level Food Manager	$88,445
Expert Level Food Manager	$90,591

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How Do Food 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 Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,435.
California: $95,073.
Massachusetts: $93,806.

District of Columbia $95,435 California $95,073 Massachusetts $93,806 Washington $93,461 New Jersey $93,426 Alaska $93,306 Connecticut $92,116 New York $91,633

Hawaii $90,091 Rhode Island $89,367 Maryland $88,875 Minnesota $88,203 Colorado $87,944 Illinois $87,858 Oregon $87,531 Delaware $87,289

New Hampshire $87,138 Virginia $86,798 Pennsylvania $85,807 Nevada $85,307 North Dakota $85,143 Michigan $84,884 Wisconsin $84,790 Vermont $84,600

Texas $84,074 Maine $84,040 Arizona $83,988 Ohio $83,928 Georgia $83,135 Indiana $82,738 Wyoming $82,661 Utah $82,540

Iowa $82,488 Kansas $82,074 Louisiana $81,954 North Carolina $81,911 Missouri $81,893 Florida $81,557 Montana $81,376 Nebraska $81,204

Kentucky $81,109 South Carolina $80,764 Tennessee $80,549 Idaho $80,463 New Mexico $79,833 Oklahoma $79,696 Alabama $79,187 South Dakota $78,334

Arkansas $77,868 West Virginia $77,618 Mississippi $76,868

Top Paying Cities for Food 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:

Lincoln: $86,896
Little Creek: $87,532
Magnolia: $87,406

Lincoln, DE $86,896 Little Creek, DE $87,532 Magnolia, DE $87,406 Milford, DE $87,117 Marydel, DE $87,260 Millsboro, DE $86,532 Millville, DE $86,665 Milton, DE $86,815

Nassau, DE $86,878 Ocean View, DE $86,651 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,817 Seaford, DE $86,866 Selbyville, DE $86,507 Smyrna, DE $87,593 Viola, DE $87,189 Woodside, DE $87,424

Bear, DE $87,222 Newark, DE $87,189 Claymont, DE $87,368 Delaware City, DE $87,276 Hockessin, DE $87,182 Kirkwood, DE $87,260 Middletown, DE $87,294 Montchanin, DE $87,201

New Castle, DE $87,214 Odessa, DE $87,337 Port Penn, DE $87,395 Rockland, DE $87,210 Saint Georges, DE $87,266 Townsend, DE $87,400 Winterthur, DE $87,220 Lewes, DE $86,849

Wilmington, DE $87,186 Dover, DE $87,532 Dover Afb, DE $87,071 Bethany Beach, DE $86,559 Bethel, DE $86,649 Bridgeville, DE $86,853 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,286 Cheswold, DE $87,504

Clayton, DE $87,506 Dagsboro, DE $86,499 Delmar, DE $86,360 Ellendale, DE $86,622 Felton, DE $87,110 Fenwick Island, DE $86,518 Frankford, DE $86,367 Frederica, DE $87,196

Georgetown, DE $86,466 Greenwood, DE $86,867 Harbeson, DE $86,558 Harrington, DE $87,000 Hartly, DE $87,270 Houston, DE $86,876 Kenton, DE $87,511 Laurel, DE $86,414

Yorklyn, DE $87,207

Food Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Food 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 May 01, 2026

$77,861

Average $87,289/year

$98,516

$6,488

Average $7,274/month

$8,210

$1,497

Average $1,679/week

$1,895

$37

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,516	$8,210	$1,895	$47
Average	$87,289	$7,274	$1,679	$42
25th Percentile	$77,861	$6,488	$1,497	$37

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