Food Service Managers pay range in Oshkosh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,790 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Oshkosh earn between $47,490 and $73,890.
- $22K10th
- $47K25th
- $56KMedian
- $74K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,160 | $4,930 | $28.44 |
| Median | $56,040 | $4,670 | $26.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,490 | $3,958 | $22.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,890 | $6,158 | $35.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Oshkosh vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Food service managers in Oshkosh earn 14% less than the Wisconsin average ($68,600) and 21% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | $59,160 | $56,040 | $22,460 | $80,790 | 160 |
| Wisconsin | $68,600 | $61,810 | $40,900 | $99,850 | 6,000 |
| 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 Oshkosh
On the average salary of $59,160, a single filer in Oshkosh takes home about $47,687 a year, or $3,974 a month and $1,834 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 Oshkosh a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oshkosh area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $59,160 buys what about $63,662 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Oshkosh ($54,060). A typical home costs $304,543, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other Wisconsin cities
Oshkosh ranks 12th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($73,170).
- Madison$73,170
- Appleton$69,550
- Janesville$68,420
- Kenosha$68,400
- La Crosse$68,060
- Green Bay$67,960
- Eau Claire$67,060
- Sheboygan$65,630
- Racine$64,300
- Oshkosh$59,160
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 Oshkosh: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Oshkosh?
$28.44 an hour on average, and $26.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Oshkosh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Oshkosh?
About $47,687 a year ($3,974 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,160.
Do food service managers earn more in Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh-Neenah, WI (36780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.9%.
- 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 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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