Food Service Managers Salary in Kentucky
Food Service Managers in Kentucky earn a median of $70,410 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($69,390)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,680
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,070; the top 10% earn over $102,780. Nationally the range is $45,960 to $107,640.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$40,080 median in Kentucky
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,860 median in Kentucky
- Gambling Managers$105,340 median in Kentucky
- Lodging Managers$59,440 median in Kentucky
Food Service Managers pay in Kentucky
How much do food service managers make in Kentucky?
The median is $70,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,070 and the top 10% earn over $102,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for food service managers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $69,390). Living costs are not included.