Food Service Managers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,480 -12% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $132,630
Employed locally 290
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $47,460
    50th (median)
    $57,480
    75th
    $79,410
    90th
    $132,630

    Top-paying metros for Food Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $97,060
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,540
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Bellingham, WA $93,610
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $93,090

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,760
    Financial Managers $121,910
    Industrial Production Managers $109,550
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,420
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,670
    Sales Managers $122,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Northwest Illinois is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.53 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Northwest Illinois is 12% below the national median of $65,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Service Managers in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,460.