How much does a assistant restaurant manager make?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics groups this role under Food Service Managers (SOC 11-9051). In its May 2025 wage survey, the national median was $33.36 an hour, or about $69,390 a year for full-time work, across roughly 238,430 people employed nationally. The middle of the market sits between $22.09 at the 10th percentile and $51.75 at the 90th.
Assistant Restaurant Manager pay in Boston
In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, the median for food service managers was $44.55 an hour ($92,650a year), reflecting Massachusetts' higher minimum wage and cost of living.
What moves the number
Assistant manager pay varies with the size and sales volume of the restaurant, the local market, and whether the job is salaried or hourly with overtime. Bonus structures and benefits can be significant. Experience with shift leadership, certifications, and a record of controlling costs can raise offers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. BLS figures for tipped roles may not capture all tip income. The BLS category is the closest official match for this role, not an exact one.
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