How Much Does a Restaurant Consultant Make in the United States?
The average base salary for a Restaurant Consultant in the United States is a month or $81,376 per year, according to the most recent data averaged from Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter and Salary.com.
Average Restaurant Consultant Base Salary:
The average wage for a Restaurant Consultant is per hour.
Annual Mean Wage of Restaurant Consultants by State
[Calculated using ZipRecruiter, Salary.com and Indeed data]
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Restaurant Consultant Salary in Major US Cities
Annual mean wage
$101,377
# of employees
26,480
Projected growth
20%
Annual mean wage
$104,717
# of employees
15,230
Projected growth
47%
Annual mean wage
$83,487
# of employees
18,080
Projected growth
18%
Annual mean wage
$117,545
# of employees
50,900
Projected growth
37%
[Calculated using ZipRecruiter, Salary.com and Glassdoor data]
High-Paying Cities for Restaurant Consultants
| City | Avg Salary | Avg Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 83,487 | 40.14 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 95,944 | 46.13 |
| Miami, FL | 90,497 | 43.51 |
| NYC, NY | 82,076 | 39.46 |
Average Restaurant Consultant Salary by State
Explore the average Restaurant Consultant salary by state.
| State | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $78,245 |
| Alaska | $85,586 |
| Arizona | $73,623 |
| Arkansas | $76,741 |
| California | $84,565 |
| Colorado | $83,339 |
| Connecticut | $84,604 |
| Delaware | $80,177 |
| Florida | $74,382 |
| Georgia | $83,326 |
| Hawaii | $85,919 |
| Idaho | $79,592 |
| Illinois | $74,939 |
| Indiana | $83,154 |
| Iowa | $71,053 |
| Kansas | $67,671 |
| Kentucky | $76,284 |
| Louisiana | $71,373 |
| Maine | $66,792 |
| Maryland | $69,116 |
| Massachusetts | $87,725 |
| Michigan | $70,630 |
| Minnesota | $82,482 |
| Mississippi | $74,548 |
| Missouri | $78,577 |
| Montana | $64,287 |
| Nebraska | $81,965 |
| Nevada | $76,705 |
| New Hampshire | $81,744 |
| New Jersey | $85,704 |
| New Mexico | $78,497 |
| New York | $79,370 |
| North Carolina | $79,233 |
| North Dakota | $61,419 |
| Ohio | $64,143 |
| Oklahoma | $77,481 |
| Oregon | $91,893 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,996 |
| Rhode Island | $81,396 |
| South Carolina | $78,374 |
| South Dakota | $79,595 |
| Tennessee | $75,322 |
| Texas | $66,034 |
| Utah | $61,492 |
| Vermont | $83,389 |
| Virginia | $66,525 |
| Washington | $92,748 |
| West Virginia | $72,212 |
| Wisconsin | $81,001 |
| Wyoming | $78,552 |
| District of Columbia | $98,545 |
How Much Do Similar Careers to a Restaurant Consultants Get Paid?
On average, Restaurant Consultants make more than Restaurant Managers and Hotel Managers, but less than Directors of Restaurant Operations.
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Manager | |
| Hotel Manager | |
| Director of Restaurant Operations |
Labor Laws and Taxes for Restaurant Consultants
As a Restaurant Consultant, you need to be aware of the minimum wage, tipped wage credit, overtime pay and leave policies in your state.
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.
