Food Service Managers Salary in North Carolina
Food Service Managers in North Carolina earn a median of $74,080 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($69,390)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,420
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,780; the top 10% earn over $104,060. Nationally the range is $45,960 to $107,640.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,010 median in North Carolina
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61,130 median in North Carolina
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,760 median in North Carolina
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,490 median in North Carolina
- Lodging Managers$63,860 median in North Carolina
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45,400 median in North Carolina
Food Service Managers pay in North Carolina
How much do food service managers make in North Carolina?
The median is $74,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,780 and the top 10% earn over $104,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for food service managers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $69,390). Living costs are not included.