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$60,866
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Catering Manager is $60,866 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $45,759 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $15,108 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Catering Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Catering Manager in United States. Employers include Spectra, Guckenheimer and Wedgewood Weddings.
Top Paying Companies
For Catering Manager in United States
| 1 | Spectra | $74,917 | |
| 2 | Guckenheimer | $74,322 | |
| 3 | Wedgewood Weddings | $73,439 | |
| 4 | Sodexo | $71,679 | |
| 5 | Jason's Deli | $71,625 | |
| 6 | Four Seasons | $70,603 | |
| 7 | Marriott International | $69,911 | |
| 8 | Newk's Eatery | $69,731 | |
| 9 | Eurest | $69,458 | |
| 10 | Bon Appétit Management | $69,431 |
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$65,717
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Top Paying Industries
For a Catering Manager in United States
The top 4 paying industries for a Catering Manager in United States are Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $67,944, Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $64,877, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $63,533 and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $62,285.
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$62,285
9% Lower than other industries
Restaurants & Food Service
Top paying companies in Restaurants & Food Service for Catering Manager are Spectra, Guckenheimer, and Wedgewood Weddings.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Catering Manager pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Catering Manager is $45,759 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Catering Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1314 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Catering Manager employees.
The highest salary for a Catering Manager in United States is $64,352 per year.
The lowest salary for a Catering Manager in United States is $32,538 per year.
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