Food Service Managers Salary in Illinois
Food Service Managers in Illinois earn a median of $63,930 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($69,390)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,270
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,390; the top 10% earn over $101,960. Nationally the range is $45,960 to $107,640.
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- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,990 median in Illinois
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,410 median in Illinois
- Gambling Managers$79,610 median in Illinois
- Lodging Managers$61,530 median in Illinois
Food Service Managers pay in Illinois
How much do food service managers make in Illinois?
The median is $63,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,390 and the top 10% earn over $101,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for food service managers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $69,390). Living costs are not included.