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Restaurant manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$61,750
Average $61,750
Low $45,657
High $83,515

The average salary for a restaurant manager is $61,750 per year in the United States. 37.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 29, 2026).

Restaurant Manager job openings in United States

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Certified Restaurant Superviso...
Red Lobster3.6out of 5 stars.
Richmond, VA
Part-time
1 day 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
COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRIC...
 
$157,040per year
Rowland Unified School Distric...
 
$157,040per year
The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group
 
$135,200per year
Cigars International
 
$132,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Restaurant Managers near United States

  1. Traverse City, MI
    $80,324 per year
  2. Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $70,977 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $70,629 per year
  4. Pensacola, FL
    $68,267 per year
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $66,802 per year

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The average salary for a Restaurant Manager is $61,750 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 37.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Restaurant Manager salaries typically range between a low of $45,657 and a high of $83,515 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Restaurant Manager include Traverse City, MI at $80,324 per year, Lake Buena Vista, FL at $70,977 per year, and Chicago, IL at $70,629 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Restaurant Manager include TD ($192,400 per year) and C.H. Robinson ($179,050 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Restaurant Manager salary compares to related positions:

  • Assistant Restaurant Manager: Average $36,436 per year
  • Junior Restaurant Manager: Average $63,209 per year
  • Senior Restaurant Manager: Average $74,138 per year

How much do similar professions as Restaurant Manager get paid in United States?

Assistant Restaurant Manager

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Average $36,436 per year

Junior Restaurant Manager

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Average $63,209 per year

Senior Restaurant Manager

Job openings
Average $74,138 per year