The average salary for a restaurant manager in California is around $78,260 per year.
Avg Salary
Restaurant managers earn an average yearly salary of $78,260.
Wages typically start from $47,690 and go up to $127,340.
3% above national average Updated in 2025
Restaurant manager earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level restaurant manager earnings begin at:
$61.22 per hour
$127,340 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level restaurant manager earnings begin at:
$48.17 per hour
$100,190 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level restaurant manager earnings begin at:
$37.63 per hour
$78,260 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level restaurant manager earnings begin at:
$28.87 per hour
$60,040 per year
10th percentile
Starting level restaurant manager earnings begin at:
$22.93 per hour
$47,690 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Restaurant manager salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $95,190 |
| Massachusetts | $92,240 |
| Hawaii | $87,800 |
| New York | $84,200 |
| Rhode Island | $82,850 |
| Alaska | $82,030 |
| District of Columbia | $81,680 |
| Colorado | $79,870 |
| Minnesota | $79,820 |
| California | $78,260 |
| New Jersey | $78,020 |
| Connecticut | $77,990 |
| Vermont | $77,910 |
| New Hampshire | $77,360 |
| Delaware | $74,430 |
| North Carolina | $74,080 |
| Maryland | $72,850 |
| Florida | $72,790 |
| North Dakota | $72,210 |
| Montana | $72,140 |
| Indiana | $71,430 |
| Virginia | $71,230 |
| Maine | $70,510 |
| Kentucky | $70,410 |
| Kansas | $70,320 |
| Arizona | $70,180 |
| Idaho | $70,140 |
| Utah | $69,480 |
| Iowa | $66,700 |
| South Carolina | $66,190 |
| Missouri | $65,520 |
| Nevada | $65,320 |
| Georgia | $65,280 |
| New Mexico | $65,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,750 |
| Tennessee | $64,410 |
| Illinois | $63,930 |
| Oklahoma | $63,840 |
| Alabama | $63,010 |
| Ohio | $62,980 |
| Wyoming | $62,610 |
| Oregon | $62,110 |
| Wisconsin | $61,810 |
| Louisiana | $61,400 |
| Michigan | $60,790 |
| Texas | $60,770 |
| South Dakota | $60,640 |
| Nebraska | $60,450 |
| Mississippi | $59,540 |
| Arkansas | $55,120 |
| West Virginia | $54,800 |
| Guam | $36,600 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $36,510 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,780 |
How do restaurant manager salaries compare to similar careers?
Restaurant managers earn 9% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than logisticians but more than dietetic technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Logistician salary | $93K |
| Food science technologist salary | $94K |
| Property manager salary | $77K |
| Lodging manager salary | $77K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $78K |
| Office manager salary | $78K |
| Culinary chef salary | $64K |
| Brewmaster salary | $53K |
| Retail manager salary | $55K |
| Dietetic technician salary | $46K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)