How much does a restaurant manager make?

The average restaurant manager salary in the United States is $52,202. Restaurant manager salaries typically range between $39,000 and $69,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for restaurant managers is $25.1 per hour. Restaurant manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Restaurant managers earn the highest average salary in New Hampshire.

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Q: What state pays Restaurant Managers the most?

New Hampshire pays Restaurant Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $62,293 per year, or $29.95 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a restaurant manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a restaurant manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Alaska you should be paid close to $60,870 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Restaurant Manager?

A good starting salary for a restaurant manager is $38,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a restaurant manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for restaurant managers is $50,390, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a restaurant manager can vary by state.

Q: How much do general managers of restaurants make?

General managers of restaurants make about $65,000 a year. On the low end of the pay range for general restaurant managers is a salary of approximately $55,000 annually. Meanwhile, the highest-paid general restaurant managers make $80,000 in a year.

Q: How much should a restaurant manager be paid?

A restaurant manager should be paid according to their education and experience levels. The median pay for restaurant managers is around $52,000 per year. On the lower end of the pay scale, a person may make just under $50,000 annually. Meanwhile, restaurant managers at the highest pay bracket can expect a salary of around $77,000 in a year.

Q: What restaurants pay managers the most?

Upscale restaurants pay managers the most. Restaurant managers in these establishments tend to be in the highest pay bracket; they can expect a salary of around $77,000 in a year. The highest paying restaurant manager jobs are found in high-end restaurants. These positions typically pay more because there are higher expectations about the quality of the restaurant experience because of the more expensive meals.

Average restaurant manager salary

$52,202

$25.1 hourly rate

Entry-level restaurant manager salary

$39,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Restaurant Manager Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary of a Restaurant Manager in the United States is $52,202 annually. This figure can vary significantly based on location, experience, and the specific establishment. For instance, restaurant managers in states like California and New York often report higher earnings due to the cost of living and market demand.

Additionally, factors such as the type of restaurant—fine dining, fast food, or casual dining—play a crucial role in salary variations. Managers overseeing larger establishments typically command higher salaries compared to those managing smaller venues. With experience, restaurant managers can also expect salary increases; those with over five years in the industry often see salaries rise to the $60,000 range or more.

Understanding these dynamics is key for aspiring restaurant managers. By considering factors like industry trends and geographical salary differences, professionals can better position themselves in this competitive field. For those looking to advance their careers, seeking positions in high-demand regions or larger restaurant chains may provide better financial rewards.

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Where can a Restaurant Manager earn more?

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Columbus, OH$61,771

Colorado Springs, CO$50,363

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Hillstone Restaurant Group$75,672

Neiman Marcus Group$61,241

Restaurant manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Comparably and CareerExplorer, the average salary for a restaurant manager typically falls between $51,642 and $74,914.

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$52,202yearly

glassdoor[1]

$74,914yearly

indeed[2]

$58,110yearly

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$51,642yearly

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$57,666yearly

CareerExplorer[5]

$59,440yearly

Average restaurant manager salary by state

The average restaurant manager salary in New Hampshire, Alaska, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average restaurant manager salary states are Kentucky, South Carolina, and Montana.

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Highest paying states for restaurant managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Oklahoma	$54,160	$26.04
2	Massachusetts	$59,749	$28.73
3	Connecticut	$59,637	$28.67
4	Kansas	$52,345	$25.17
5	Alaska	$60,870	$29.26
6	New Hampshire	$62,293	$29.95
7	Arizona	$53,900	$25.91
8	Rhode Island	$57,567	$27.68
9	Washington	$56,561	$27.19
10	Maine	$55,943	$26.90
11	California	$60,726	$29.20
12	New York	$58,446	$28.10
13	Texas	$51,094	$24.56
14	Vermont	$58,043	$27.91
15	Wyoming	$49,213	$23.66
16	Mississippi	$53,579	$25.76
17	Nevada	$54,353	$26.13
18	Utah	$51,302	$24.66
19	New Jersey	$57,412	$27.60
20	West Virginia	$48,247	$23.20
21	Pennsylvania	$50,564	$24.31
22	Delaware	$53,026	$25.49
23	Missouri	$49,013	$23.56
24	Florida	$50,588	$24.32
25	New Mexico	$52,271	$25.13
26	Georgia	$50,376	$24.22
27	North Carolina	$48,119	$23.13
28	Illinois	$49,427	$23.76
29	Tennessee	$45,998	$22.11
30	Virginia	$50,314	$24.19
31	Hawaii	$56,991	$27.40
32	Colorado	$50,143	$24.11
33	Michigan	$47,126	$22.66
34	Maryland	$50,286	$24.18
35	Kentucky	$45,839	$22.04
36	Arkansas	$46,718	$22.46
37	Indiana	$46,368	$22.29
38	Oregon	$50,765	$24.41
39	District of Columbia	$53,857	$25.89
40	Alabama	$46,103	$22.16
41	Wisconsin	$47,618	$22.89
42	Louisiana	$46,472	$22.34
43	Idaho	$47,331	$22.76
44	North Dakota	$47,045	$22.62
45	Ohio	$45,068	$21.67
46	Iowa	$45,914	$22.07
47	South Carolina	$45,365	$21.81
48	Minnesota	$45,969	$22.10
49	Montana	$45,279	$21.77
50	Nebraska	$45,183	$21.72
51	South Dakota	$43,702	$21.01

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Highest paying cities for restaurant managers

The highest-paying cities for restaurant managers are San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$61,771	$29.70
2	Boston, MA	$59,852	$28.77
3	New York, NY	$58,466	$28.11
4	Seattle, WA	$56,730	$27.27
5	Portland, ME	$56,141	$26.99
6	Las Vegas, NV	$54,341	$26.13
7	Oklahoma City, OK	$54,256	$26.08
8	Phoenix, AZ	$53,993	$25.96
9	Washington, UT	$53,968	$25.95
10	Washington, DC	$53,914	$25.92
11	Columbus, MS	$53,174	$25.56
12	Albuquerque, NM	$52,443	$25.21
13	San Antonio, TX	$51,334	$24.68
14	Alexandria, VA	$51,234	$24.63
15	Philadelphia, PA	$51,085	$24.56
16	Tampa, FL	$50,781	$24.41
17	Baltimore, MD	$50,597	$24.33
18	Portland, OR	$50,570	$24.31
19	Columbus, GA	$50,479	$24.27
20	Colorado Springs, CO	$50,363	$24.21

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Restaurant manager salary details

A restaurant manager's salary ranges from $39,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $69,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average restaurant manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a restaurant manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$69,000	$5,750	$33
75th Percentile	$60,000	$5,000	$29
Average	$52,202	$4,350	$25
25th Percentile	$44,000	$3,667	$21
10th Percentile	$39,000	$3,250	$19

Highest paying restaurant manager jobs

The highest paying types of restaurant managers are general manager, manager, and restaurant general manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Food And Beverage Manager	$53,013	$4,418	$25.49	159,775
Food Manager	$37,654	$3,138	$18.10	276,643
Shift Lead Manager	$34,547	$2,879	$16.61	274,021
Manager	$58,651	$4,888	$28.20	1,236,194
Shift Manager	$32,110	$2,676	$15.44	335,517
Floor Manager	$43,813	$3,651	$21.06	442,213

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Which companies pay restaurant managers the most?

Restaurant manager salaries at Hillstone Restaurant Group and Uber Technologies are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average restaurant manager salary at companies like RH and Round Table Realty are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Hillstone Restaurant Group	$75,672	$36.38
2	Uber Technologies	$72,338	$34.78
3	RH	$71,020	$34.14
4	Round Table Realty	$69,691	$33.51
5	Captain D's	$67,799	$32.60
6	Mstreet Entertainment Group	$67,149	$32.28
7	On The Border	$67,093	$32.26
8	Hillstone Networks	$66,971	$32.20
9	Polly's Pies	$65,614	$31.55
10	Buca di Beppo	$65,386	$31.44
11	Monarch Casino & Resort	$64,518	$31.02
12	Famous Dave's of America	$64,230	$30.88
13	Kohler Co.	$64,148	$30.84
14	The Old Spaghetti Factory	$63,423	$30.49
15	Chili's Grill & Bar	$63,244	$30.41
16	Villa Restaurant Group	$63,229	$30.40
17	Frisch's Big Boy	$62,809	$30.20
18	Ted's Montana Grill	$62,597	$30.09
19	Panda Restaurant Group	$62,210	$29.91
20	Neiman Marcus Group	$61,241	$29.44

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Restaurant manager salary trends

The average restaurant manager salary has risen by $7,823 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average restaurant manager earned $44,379 annually, but today, they earn $52,202 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for restaurant managers over the last decade.

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Average restaurant manager salary over time

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Restaurant manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$52,200	$25.10	+2.2%
2024	$51,000	$24.53	+2.0%
2023	$50,000	$24.05	+4.1%
2022	$48,000	$23.07	+2.3%
2021	$46,900	$22.54	+4.2%

Recently added restaurant manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Chuy's Tex Mex	Restaurant Manager	Colorado Springs, CO	06/30/2025	$54,000
Bamboo Sushi	Restaurant Manager	San Ramon, CA	06/30/2025	$65,000
Marriott International	Restaurant Manager	New Orleans, LA	06/29/2025	$61,000
Marriott International	Restaurant Manager	Aurora, CO	06/29/2025	$77,000
Marriott International	Restaurant Manager	National Harbor, MD	06/29/2025	$58,000
Marriott International	Restaurant Manager	Tampa, FL	06/29/2025	$61,000
Sitio de Experiencia de Candidatos	Restaurant Manager	National Harbor, MD	06/29/2025	$58,000
Sitio de Experiencia de Candidatos	Restaurant Manager	Aurora, CO	06/29/2025	$77,000
Sitio de Experiencia de Candidatos	Restaurant Manager	Tampa, FL	06/29/2025	$61,000
Sitio de Experiencia de Candidatos	Restaurant Manager	New Orleans, LA	06/29/2025	$61,000