Food Service Managers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,150 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Providence earn between $65,650 and $95,680.
- $60K10th
- $66K25th
- $83KMedian
- $96K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,110 | $7,009 | $40.44 |
| Median | $82,760 | $6,897 | $39.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,650 | $5,471 | $31.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,680 | $7,973 | $46.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Food service managers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($84,340) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $84,110 | $82,760 | $59,920 | $118,150 | 1,080 |
| Rhode Island | $84,340 | $82,850 | $61,690 | $118,150 | 760 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $84,110, a single filer in Providence takes home about $65,464 a year, or $5,455 a month and $2,518 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $65,464 | $5,455 |
| Working in MA | $64,116 | $5,343 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $84,110 buys what about $82,645 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$78,220
- Worcester, MA$85,600
- Boston, MA$93,230
- Barnstable, MA$90,550
- Hartford, CT$81,960
- Springfield, MA$89,790
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 Providence: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Providence?
$40.44 an hour on average, and $39.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Providence?
About $65,464 a year ($5,455 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,110. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do food service managers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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