Food Service Managers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for food service managers is $37.50 an hour ($77,990 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($69,390). Connecticut ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.01 | $52,020 |
| 25% of workers | $30.00 | $62,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.50 | $77,990 |
| 75% of workers | $44.28 | $92,100 |
| 90% of workers | $52.14 | $108,460 |
Food Service Managers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $79,070 | 420 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $79,020 | 360 |
| New Haven | $78,480 | 290 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $76,840 | 180 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $73,900 | 170 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food service managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $130,790 |
| Managers, All Other | $162,690 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,490 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $156,240 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $75,520 |
| Construction Managers | $125,190 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $73,940 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $123,190 |
Other job titles for this job
Open food service managers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring food service managers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.