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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in California

Also called: Food Service Supervisors

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in California earn a median of $46,980 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$46,980
vs. U.S. median
+7% ($44,080)
Rank among states
13 of 51
Jobs in the state
130,190

Pay range in California

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,630; the top 10% earn over $75,180. Nationally the range is $29,940 to $65,570.

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay in California

How much do first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers make in California?

The median is $46,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,630 and the top 10% earn over $75,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is California a good state for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers?

On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $44,080). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses