Food Service Managers pay range in Lake Charles
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,150 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Lake Charles earn between $46,960 and $75,270.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $48KMedian
- $75K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,480 | $5,290 | $30.52 |
| Median | $48,480 | $4,040 | $23.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,960 | $3,913 | $22.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,270 | $6,272 | $36.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Lake Charles vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Food service managers in Lake Charles earn 5% less than the Louisiana average ($67,160) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $63,480 | $48,480 | $38,330 | $96,150 | 110 |
| Louisiana | $67,160 | $61,400 | $40,140 | $103,660 | 1,950 |
| United States | $74,880 | $69,390 | $45,960 | $107,640 | 238,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Service Managers salary after taxes in Lake Charles
On the average salary of $63,480, a single filer in Lake Charles takes home about $51,668 a year, or $4,306 a month and $1,987 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lake Charles a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lake Charles area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $63,480 buys what about $73,941 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lake Charles ($45,700). A typical home costs $202,237, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other Louisiana cities
Lake Charles ranks 3rd of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($78,180).
- New Orleans$78,180
- Baton Rouge$68,740
- Lake Charles$63,480
- Slidell$61,190
- Houma$60,680
- Alexandria$60,440
- Lafayette$58,680
- Shreveport$58,310
- Hammond$56,580
- Monroe$54,170
Highest-paying cities for food service managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,480).
- Seattle, WA$104,480
- Kennewick, WA$104,110
- San Jose, CA$98,230
- Olympia, WA$97,450
- Napa, CA$96,840
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Food Service Managers salary in Lake Charles: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Lake Charles?
$30.52 an hour on average, and $23.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Lake Charles?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Lake Charles?
About $51,668 a year ($4,306 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,480.
Do food service managers earn more in Lake Charles than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($74,880).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9051; area Lake Charles, LA (29340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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