Restaurant Manager Salary in the US

$48,600
per year
per month
$4,050
per month
per year
Bonus
$2,800/year
Commission
$4,700/year
Bonus
$230/month
Commission
$390/month

Restaurant Manager - Average Salary

The average salary for a Restaurant Manager is $48,600 per year ($4,050 per month), which is $4,890 (-9%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Restaurant Manager can expect an average starting salary of $35,620. The highest salaries can exceed $72,590.
$35,620
Low
$48,600
Average salary
$72,590
High
$2,970
Low
$4,050
Average salary
$6,050
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and commission.
$0
$50,800
$101,590
Salary$35,620 - 72,590
Bonus$0 - 8,500
Commission$0 - 20,500
Total Pay$35,620 - 101,590
$0
$4,240
$8,470
Salary$2,970 - 6,050
Bonus$0 - 710
Commission$0 - 1,710
Total Pay$2,970 - 8,470

Restaurant Manager Salary Range

Low
$35,620
Average salary
$48,600
Senior
$55,575
High
$72,590
Low
$2,970
Average salary
$4,050
Senior
$4,630
High
$6,050
Among Restaurant Managers in the U.S., Entry Level Restaurant Managers and Fast Food Restaurant Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while Fine Dining Restaurant General Managers and High End Restaurant General Managers enjoy the highest salaries.

Restaurant Manager - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
High End Restaurant General Manager$62K/year
+28% 
Fine Dining Restaurant General Manager$60K/year
+23% 
Fast Food Restaurant Manager$42K/year
 -13%
Entry Level Restaurant Manager$37K/year
 -23%

Restaurant Manager - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Restaurant Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $37,480 per year. A mid level Restaurant Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $45,480, while a Senior Restaurant Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $50,250. Restaurant Managers with more than 20 years of experience earn $52,800 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Restaurant Manager

Late Career▲ +9%
Senior▲ +3%
Average Salary$48,600/year
Mid Level▼ -6%
Entry Level▼ -23%

Gender Breakdown

Female
55%
Male
45%

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Restaurant Manager - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Restaurant Manager jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Restaurant Manager

How much does a Restaurant Manager make in the US?
A Restaurant Manager in the US earns an average of $48,600 gross per year, which is about $4,050 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Restaurant Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Restaurant Manager in the US?
The starting salary of a Restaurant Manager in the US is around $35,620 gross per year. Entry Level Restaurant Managers and Fast Food Restaurant Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Restaurant Manager in the US?
The highest salary of a Restaurant Manager in the US can reach and exceed $72,590 gross per year. Fine Dining Restaurant General Managers and High End Restaurant General Managers usually have the highest salaries.
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