Food Service Managers Salary in District of Columbia
Food Service Managers in District of Columbia earn a median of $81,680 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($69,390)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,000; the top 10% earn over $134,630. Nationally the range is $45,960 to $107,640.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$57,170 median in District of Columbia
- Chefs and Head Cooks$76,420 median in District of Columbia
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58,470 median in District of Columbia
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,950 median in District of Columbia
- Lodging Managers$75,610 median in District of Columbia
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56,670 median in District of Columbia
Food Service Managers pay in District of Columbia
How much do food service managers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $81,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,000 and the top 10% earn over $134,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for food service managers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $69,390). Living costs are not included.