Food Service Managers pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,830 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Huntington earn between $47,980 and $65,710.
- $38K10th
- $48K25th
- $59KMedian
- $66K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,450 | $4,954 | $28.58 |
| Median | $59,090 | $4,924 | $28.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,980 | $3,998 | $23.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,710 | $5,476 | $31.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Food service managers in Huntington earn 6% more than the West Virginia average ($56,320) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $59,450 | $59,090 | $37,670 | $77,830 | 220 |
| West Virginia | $56,320 | $54,800 | $36,770 | $75,090 | 1,230 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $59,450, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $48,105 a year, or $4,009 a month and $1,850 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $48,755 | $4,063 |
| Working in WV | $48,105 | $4,009 |
| Working in KY | $47,985 | $3,999 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $59,450 buys what about $67,234 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 2nd of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($59,630).
- Morgantown$59,630
- Huntington$59,450
- Weirton$57,500
- Charleston$57,250
- Wheeling$56,170
- Parkersburg$53,420
- Beckley$50,850
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 Huntington: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Huntington?
$28.58 an hour on average, and $28.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Huntington?
About $48,105 a year ($4,009 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,450.
Do food service managers earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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