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Restaurant manager salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Restaurant Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$61,305
Average $61,305
Low $45,475
High $82,646

The average salary for a restaurant manager is $61,305 per year in the United States. 35.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Restaurant Manager job openings in United States

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General Manager - Restaurant
Charleston, SC
$70,000 - $85,000 a year
Full-time
43 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Restaurant Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
TD
 
$192,400per year
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C.H. Robinson
 
$179,050per year
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COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRIC...
 
$157,040per year
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Rowland Unified School Distric...
 
$157,040per year
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Ikaria
 
$140,000per year
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The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group
 
$135,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Restaurant Managers near United States

  1. Chicago, IL
    $69,867 per year
  2. Philadelphia, PA
    $65,667 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $64,304 per year
  4. Cincinnati, OH
    $63,716 per year
  5. Honolulu, HI
    $62,888 per year

Where can a Restaurant Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Restaurant Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Restaurant Manager get paid in United States?

Assistant Restaurant Manager

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Average $36,935 per year

Junior Restaurant Manager

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Average $61,662 per year

Senior Restaurant Manager

Job openings
Average $74,516 per year