How Much Does a Kitchen Manager Make in the United States?
The average base salary for a Kitchen Manager in the United States is a month or $56,460 per year, according to the most recent data averaged from Indeed, Salary.com and ZipRecruiter.
Average Kitchen Manager Base Salary:
The average wage for a Kitchen Manager is per hour.
In most cases, Kitchen Managers do not receive tips. Tips are more commonly distributed among front-of-house staff, such as Servers and Bartenders.
Annual Mean Wage of Kitchen Managers by State
[Calculated using Indeed, Salary.com and ZipRecruiter data]
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Kitchen Manager Salary in Major US Cities
Annual mean wage
$56,380
# of employees
5,160
Projected growth
17,434
Annual mean wage
$66,760
# of employees
16,280
Projected growth
18,722
Annual mean wage
$59,828
# of employees
7,870
Projected growth
9,050
Annual mean wage
$64,634
# of employees
11,690
Projected growth
13,443
[Calculated using Indeed, Salary.com and Glassdoor data]
High-Paying Cities for Kitchen Managers
| City | Avg Salary | Avg Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 64,634 | 31.07 |
| NYC, NY | 66,760 | 32.10 |
| Miami, FL | 56,380 | 27.11 |
| Chicago, IL | 59,828 | 28.76 |
Average Kitchen Manager Salary by State
Explore the average Kitchen Manager salary by state.
| State | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $53,784 |
| Alaska | $57,693 |
| Arizona | $52,904 |
| Arkansas | $49,090 |
| California | $61,483 |
| Colorado | $58,542 |
| Connecticut | $58,652 |
| Delaware | $55,859 |
| Florida | $49,086 |
| Georgia | $52,422 |
| Hawaii | $59,114 |
| Idaho | $53,195 |
| Illinois | $56,859 |
| Indiana | $52,682 |
| Iowa | $52,476 |
| Kansas | $52,675 |
| Kentucky | $50,727 |
| Louisiana | $51,607 |
| Maine | $54,296 |
| Maryland | $58,944 |
| Massachusetts | $61,554 |
| Michigan | $52,479 |
| Minnesota | $58,034 |
| Mississippi | $50,537 |
| Missouri | $51,161 |
| Montana | $50,701 |
| Nebraska | $51,531 |
| Nevada | $54,548 |
| New Hampshire | $55,923 |
| New Jersey | $60,587 |
| New Mexico | $49,760 |
| New York | $61,445 |
| North Carolina | $53,058 |
| North Dakota | $54,405 |
| Ohio | $55,241 |
| Oklahoma | $51,368 |
| Oregon | $57,873 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,187 |
| Rhode Island | $58,254 |
| South Carolina | $52,827 |
| South Dakota | $50,986 |
| Tennessee | $54,500 |
| Texas | $54,822 |
| Utah | $52,067 |
| Vermont | $54,254 |
| Virginia | $54,969 |
| Washington | $61,989 |
| West Virginia | $48,298 |
| Wisconsin | $51,067 |
| Wyoming | $52,521 |
| District of Columbia | $63,772 |
How Much Do Similar Careers to a Kitchen Manager Get Paid?
Kitchen Managers earn less than Restaurant Managers and Directors of Restaurant Operations but more than Assistant Restaurant Managers.
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Manager | |
| Director of Restaurant Operations | |
| Assistant Restaurant Manager |
Labor Laws and Taxes for Kitchen Managers
As a Kitchen Manager, knowing the minimum wage, overtime pay and leave policies in your state could be beneficial.
Check out the guides below or view more labor laws:
- New York Labor Law Guide
- Illinois Labor Law Guide
- California Labor Law Guide
- Florida Labor Law Guide
To easily calculate federal, state and local taxes in your state, use our free Paycheck Calculator.
