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Director of catering salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Director of Catering make in the United States?

Average base salary

$91,430
Average $91,430
Low $62,782
High $133,150

The average salary for a director of catering is $91,430 per year in the United States. 576 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 30, 2026).

Director of Catering job openings in United States

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Assistant Director Catering
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee4.2out of 5 stars.
Milwaukee, WI
$75,000 - $86,000 a year
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Director of Catering in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CAVA
 
$180,000per year
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Trademark Venues
 
$169,375per year
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TGIS CATERING
 
$162,500per year
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Union Square Events
 
$160,000per year
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Crestview Country Club
 
$150,800per year
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the players club
 
$150,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Director of Caterings near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $119,769 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $110,800 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $107,343 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $105,213 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $99,891 per year

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The average salary for a Director of Catering is $91,430 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 576 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 30, 2026.

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Director of Catering salaries typically range between a low of $62,782 and a high of $133,150 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Director of Catering include Washington, DC at $119,769 per year, New York, NY at $110,800 per year, and Los Angeles, CA at $107,343 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Director of Catering include CAVA ($180,000 per year) and Trademark Venues ($169,375 per year).