Food Service Managers pay range in Slidell
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,220 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Slidell earn between $45,520 and $73,040.
- $39K10th
- $46K25th
- $50KMedian
- $73K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,190 | $5,099 | $29.42 |
| Median | $49,580 | $4,132 | $23.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,520 | $3,793 | $21.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,040 | $6,087 | $35.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Slidell vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Food service managers in Slidell earn 9% less than the Louisiana average ($67,160) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | $61,190 | $49,580 | $39,210 | $98,220 | 80 |
| 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 Slidell
On the average salary of $61,190, a single filer in Slidell takes home about $49,897 a year, or $4,158 a month and $1,919 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Slidell a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Slidell area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $61,190 buys what about $65,990 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Slidell ($43,710). A typical home costs $272,200, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other Louisiana cities
Slidell ranks 4th 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 Slidell: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Slidell?
$29.42 an hour on average, and $23.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Slidell?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Slidell?
About $49,897 a year ($4,158 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,190.
Do food service managers earn more in Slidell than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA (43640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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