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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Alabama

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Alabama make a median of $35,940 a year, or about $17.28 an hour. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$36K
Median annual
$17.28/hr
Hourly rate
$27K
Entry level (10th %)
$57K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $36K get you in Alabama?

Take-home$2,440/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,016/mo
Rent burden41.6% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$35,940/yr
After rent$1,424/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $27,050, 25th percentile $29,290, median $35,940, 75th percentile $45,050, 90th percentile $57,310. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$27K25th$29KMedian$36K75th$45K90th$57K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $27,050, 25th percentile $29,290, median $35,940, 75th percentile $45,050, 90th percentile $57,310. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K.Top earners bring in $57K or more - a $30K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$56K+34%2,850
Washington$50K+19%21,360
Hawaii$50K+19%6,590
Connecticut$49K+18%10,360
Rhode Island$49K+17%3,470
Delaware$49K+16%4,130
New Jersey$48K+15%25,900
Vermont$48K+13%1,790
Maine$48K+13%4,090
New Hampshire$47K+13%3,700
Alaska$47K+12%2,550
New York$47K+11%58,340
Massachusetts$47K+11%23,390
California$46K+10%124,240
Virginia$45K+8%26,430

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers make in Alabama?

The median is $35,940 a year - that works out to about $17.28 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,050, and experienced first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers can clear $57,310. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $36K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,440/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,016/month (median of metro areas), which eats 41.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers salary is worth about $35,940 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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