How much does a restaurant supervisor make?
a year · about $21 an hour
A typical restaurant supervisor in the United States makes $44,080 a year, about $21 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
Before service, they assign stations, train staff, check supplies, and make sure the kitchen and dining area are clean. During a rush, they move between the kitchen and dining room, help serve food, handle payments, and answer complaints.
Did you know? A restaurant supervisor may prepare payroll and bank deposits—not just keep the kitchen running!
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $29,940 and $65,570How do you become one?
In the U.S., finish high school or a GED, gain food-service experience as a cook or server, then move into supervision with on-the-job training. Local rules may require a food-safety certificate.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., more experience, in-demand skills or food-safety credentials, and added responsibility can help restaurant supervisors earn more. Pay also changes by employer—such as a hotel, school, or restaurant—and by location.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Washington ($59,400), lowest in West Virginia ($33,070).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $29,940 | $44,080 | $65,570 | about 1.2 million |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $59,400 | about 21,000 |
| District of Columbia | $57,170 | about 3,000 |
| Connecticut | $52,940 | about 11,000 |
| Colorado | $50,550 | about 26,000 |
| Vermont | $49,820 | about 2,000 |
Official definition: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/35-1012.00
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes351012.htm
- www.bls.gov/ooh/Management/Food-service-managers.htm
- www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/food-code-2022
- www.servsafe.com/ServSafe-Manager/Get-Certified
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY