Food Service Managers Salary
Food Service Managers in Colorado make a median of $79,870 a year, or about $38.4 an hour. The range runs from $66K at the entry level to $123K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $80K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level food service managers (10th percentile) start around $66K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $123K or more, a $57K spread from bottom to top.
Food Service Managers salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $85K | +6% | 170 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $79K | -0% | 1,320 |
| Pueblo | $79K | -1% | 40 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $79K | -1% | 110 |
| Greeley | $78K | -2% | N/A |
| Grand Junction | $75K | -6% | 50 |
| Colorado Springs | $72K | -10% | 240 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for food service managers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new food service managers typically earn — is $66K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,968/month.
Is food service manager a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 15% above the national median — $80K here vs. $69K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for food service managers?
Colorado pays $80K median vs. the U.S. average of $69K — that’s +15%.
How much do food service managers make in Colorado?
The median is $79,870 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $66,140, and experienced food service managers can clear $123,060. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $80K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,088/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a food service managers salary go in Colorado?
Colorado 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 food service managers salary is worth about $79,870 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do food service managers 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.