Restaurant owner salary in United States

The average salary for a Restaurant Owner is $71,102 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 12 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 22, 2026.

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Restaurant Owner salaries typically range between a low of $34,331 and a high of $147,261 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Restaurant Owner include Blair, NE at $80,425 per year, Denver, CO at $68,368 per year, and Hackensack, NJ at $65,000 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Restaurant Owner include Landmark Restaurant ($100,000 per year) and Charleston Hospitality Group ($97,500 per year).