Food Service Managers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for food service managers is $33.81 an hour ($70,320 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($69,390). Kansas ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.21 | $46,190 |
| 25% of workers | $27.05 | $56,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.81 | $70,320 |
| 75% of workers | $41.44 | $86,190 |
| 90% of workers | $49.68 | $103,340 |
Food Service Managers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $75,410 | 80 |
| Manhattan | $70,860 | 100 |
| Lawrence | $70,290 | 90 |
| Wichita | $64,320 | 420 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- 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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $111,030 |
| Construction Managers | $120,810 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $58,510 |
| Managers, All Other | $131,710 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $100,530 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,150 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $110,020 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $79,260 |
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