DOL Median (California)
$53,874
vs National
-4%
National: $56,139BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,898
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,874
-4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$56,139
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Service Managers in California earns $53,874 in nominal terms, which is 4% below the national average of $56,139. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,898 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DO & CO Los Angeles, Inc. | $130,000 | 1 |
| Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. | $112,500 | 3 |
| LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-MURRIETA | $104,561 | 1 |
| The University of Southern California | $98,836 | 1 |
| THE GRAND DEL MAR RESORT LP | $95,000 | 1 |
| VALADON LLC | $95,000 | 1 |
| Kenzo Sushi, Inc. | $92,500 | 3 |
| ORANGE HILL RESTAURANT CORPORATION | $90,000 | 1 |
| Fogo de Chao Holdings inc | $85,259 | 27 |
| KINGSWOOD LLC | $85,000 | 1 |
| VALADON HOTEL LLC | $85,000 | 1 |
| C-L Partners (Benu LLC) | $84,000 | 1 |
| Samurai Restaurant Corp. | $83,500 | 1 |
| DR VIE EN FAMILLE, INC. | $82,056 | 1 |
| CordeValle LP | $81,910 | 1 |
| R.T.B. FILLMORE, LLC | $80,000 | 1 |
| VENTURA COLFAX LLC | $80,000 | 1 |
| THE PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS | $80,000 | 2 |
| TARTINE PARTNERS LLC | $80,000 | 1 |
| Acme Anacapa LLC | $77,750 | 1 |
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Stillwater, OK · $552,000DEAL, NE · $169,500Key Biscayne, FL · $130,000Lafayette, LA · $120,000WESTERLY, RI · $120,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Food Service Managers make in California?
The median Food Service Managers salary in California is $53,874 based on 236 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Food Service Managers?
A Food Service Managers in California earns 4% less than the national median of $56,139, or $38,898 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.