What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Culinary Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Culinary Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Culinary Manager roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Culinary Manager's salary?

An Assistant Culinary Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,030 for beginners, reaching about $45,926 at mid-level, and approach $48,583 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Culinary Manager?

Assistant Culinary Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Culinary Manager roles are District of Columbia $56,543, California $56,329, Massachusetts $55,578. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Culinary Manager roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Culinary Manager level roles vary by specialization: Culinary Manager: $98,764; Culinary Services Manager: $90,700; Assistant Culinary Editor: $52,905; Culinary Administrative Assistant: $52,654; Assistant Culinary Director: $51,663.

Assistant Culinary Manager Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Assistant Culinary Manager make in South Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Culinary Manager in South Carolina is $47,851 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Assistant Culinary Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,912
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,374 to $53,118
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,298

10% $39,298

50% (Median) $47,851

90% $57,912

Assistant Culinary Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,118	$4,426	$1,021	$26
Average	$47,851	$3,988	$920	$23
25th Percentile	$43,374	$3,615	$834	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Culinary Manager Salaries

An Assistant Culinary Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Culinary Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Culinary Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,030
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,236
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,926
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,632
Expert (over 8 years): $48,583

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Culinary Manager	less than 1 year	$45,030
Early Career Level Assistant Culinary Manager	1-2 years	$45,236
Mid-Level Level Assistant Culinary Manager	2-4 years	$45,926
Senior-Level Level Assistant Culinary Manager	5-8 years	$47,632
Expert Level Assistant Culinary Manager	over 8 years	$48,583

How Do Assistant Culinary Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Culinary Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,543.
California: $56,329.
Massachusetts: $55,578.

District of Columbia $56,543 California $56,329 Massachusetts $55,578 Washington $55,374 New Jersey $55,353 Alaska $55,282 Connecticut $54,577 New York $54,291

Hawaii $53,377 Rhode Island $52,948 Maryland $52,657 Minnesota $52,258 Colorado $52,105 Illinois $52,054 Oregon $51,860 Delaware $51,717

New Hampshire $51,627 Virginia $51,426 Pennsylvania $50,839 Nevada $50,542 North Dakota $50,445 Michigan $50,292 Wisconsin $50,236 Vermont $50,124

Texas $49,812 Maine $49,792 Arizona $49,761 Ohio $49,725 Georgia $49,256 Indiana $49,021 Wyoming $48,975 Utah $48,903

Iowa $48,873 Kansas $48,627 Louisiana $48,556 North Carolina $48,530 Missouri $48,520 Florida $48,321 Montana $48,214 Nebraska $48,112

Kentucky $48,055 South Carolina $47,851 Tennessee $47,724 Idaho $47,672 New Mexico $47,300 Oklahoma $47,218 Alabama $46,917 South Dakota $46,411

Arkansas $46,135 West Virginia $45,987 Mississippi $45,543

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Culinary Manager

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Spartanburg: $47,678
Boiling Springs: $47,680
Arcadia: $47,678

Spartanburg, SC $47,678

Boiling Springs, SC $47,680

Arcadia, SC $47,678

Buffalo, SC $47,454

Campobello, SC $47,354

Chesnee, SC $47,548

Clifton, SC $47,671

Clinton, SC $46,920

Converse, SC $47,683

Cowpens, SC $47,615

Cross Anchor, SC $47,347

Cross Hill, SC $46,510

Drayton, SC $47,679

Duncan, SC $47,561

Enoree, SC $47,363

Fairforest, SC $47,678

Fingerville, SC $47,501

Gaffney, SC $47,741

Glendale, SC $47,690

Alcolu, SC $45,181

Ballentine, SC $47,125

Bamberg, SC $46,090

Batesburg, SC $46,687

Bethune, SC $46,207

Bishopville, SC $45,706

Blackstock, SC $47,445

Blair, SC $47,117

Blythewood, SC $47,052

Bowman, SC $46,087

Camden, SC $46,485

Cameron, SC $45,995

Carlisle, SC $47,273

Cassatt, SC $46,187

Cayce, SC $47,167

Chapin, SC $46,960

Chappells, SC $46,332

Cope, SC $46,234

Cordova, SC $46,356

Dalzell, SC $45,583

Davis Station, SC $45,572

Denmark, SC $46,199

Eastover, SC $46,575

Elgin, SC $46,933

Elliott, SC $45,542

Elloree, SC $46,019

Eutawville, SC $46,281

Gable, SC $45,183

Gadsden, SC $46,578

Gaston, SC $47,059

Gilbert, SC $46,899

Great Falls, SC $47,763

Greeleyville, SC $45,696

Heath Springs, SC $47,437

Holly Hill, SC $46,211

Hopkins, SC $47,025

Horatio, SC $46,182

Irmo, SC $47,062

Jenkinsville, SC $47,038

Kershaw, SC $46,577

Lamar, SC $45,740

Leesville, SC $46,814

Lexington, SC $47,104

Liberty Hill, SC $47,111

Little Mountain, SC $46,929

Lugoff, SC $46,718

Lydia, SC $45,794

Lynchburg, SC $45,413

Ehrhardt, SC $45,802

Lodge, SC $45,813

Mc Bee, SC $46,254

Manning, SC $45,419

Mayesville, SC $45,208

Monetta, SC $46,638

Neeses, SC $46,568

Newberry, SC $46,621

New Zion, SC $45,343

North, SC $46,669

Norway, SC $46,309

Olanta, SC $45,638

Orangeburg, SC $46,236

Peak, SC $47,007

Pelion, SC $46,870

Pinewood, SC $45,554

New Ellenton, SC $47,034

Allendale, SC $46,162

Barnwell, SC $46,396

Hilda, SC $46,249

Bath, SC $47,259

Blackville, SC $46,257

Bradley, SC $46,420

Clarks Hill, SC $47,093

Clearwater, SC $47,259

Edgefield, SC $46,876

Elko, SC $46,492

Fairfax, SC $46,011

Gloverville, SC $47,225

Graniteville, SC $47,201

Jackson, SC $47,189

Johnston, SC $46,779

Langley, SC $47,247

Mc Cormick, SC $46,531

Martin, SC $46,252

Modoc, SC $46,918

Montmorenci, SC $46,942

Mount Carmel, SC $46,209

North Augusta, SC $47,259

Beech Island, SC $47,259

Olar, SC $46,059

Parksville, SC $46,834

Plum Branch, SC $46,785

Sycamore, SC $46,043

Trenton, SC $47,006

Troy, SC $46,655

Ulmer, SC $46,034

Vaucluse, SC $47,167

Warrenville, SC $47,215

Williston, SC $46,617

Windsor, SC $46,760

Beaufort, SC $46,825

Ladys Island, SC $46,662

Okatie, SC $47,069

Bluffton, SC $47,271

Brunson, SC $45,877

Coosawhatchie, SC $46,710

Crocketville, SC $46,005

Dale, SC $46,548

Daufuskie Island, SC $47,311

Early Branch, SC $46,284

Estill, SC $46,256

Saint Helena Island, SC $46,758

Furman, SC $46,381

Garnett, SC $46,598

Gifford, SC $46,092

Hampton, SC $46,073

Hilton Head Island, SC $47,092

Hardeeville, SC $47,378

Islandton, SC $45,896

Lobeco, SC $46,578

Luray, SC $45,918

Miley, SC $45,843

Pineland, SC $46,631

Port Royal, SC $46,876

Ridgeland, SC $46,902

Scotia, SC $46,388

Seabrook, SC $46,531

Sheldon, SC $46,758

Tillman, SC $46,853

Varnville, SC $46,181

Yemassee, SC $46,334

Clemson, SC $46,903

Cleveland, SC $46,983

Conestee, SC $47,260

Donalds, SC $46,865

Inman, SC $47,565

Joanna, SC $46,765

Jonesville, SC $47,584

Kinards, SC $46,440

Landrum, SC $47,064

Laurens, SC $46,917

Lockhart, SC $47,598

Lyman, SC $47,408

Mayo, SC $47,604

Moore, SC $47,672

Mountville, SC $46,578

Pacolet, SC $47,613

Pacolet Mills, SC $47,623

Pauline, SC $47,581

Reidville, SC $47,535

Roebuck, SC $47,655

Startex, SC $47,650

Una, SC $47,678

Union, SC $47,411

Waterloo, SC $46,681

Wellford, SC $47,637

White Stone, SC $47,686

Woodruff, SC $47,481

Charleston, SC $48,495

Charleston Afb, SC $48,495

North Charleston, SC $48,495

Hanahan, SC $48,495

Adams Run, SC $47,751

Awendaw, SC $48,063

Bethera, SC $47,544

Bonneau, SC $47,055

Branchville, SC $46,020

Canadys, SC $46,520

Cordesville, SC $47,809

Cottageville, SC $47,418

Cross, SC $46,508

Dorchester, SC $46,945

Edisto Island, SC $47,610

Due West, SC $46,673

Easley, SC $47,189

Fair Play, SC $46,554

Fountain Inn, SC $47,143

Gray Court, SC $47,063

Greenwood, SC $46,519

Greer, SC $47,240

Hodges, SC $46,657

Honea Path, SC $46,961

Iva, SC $46,518

La France, SC $46,944

Liberty, SC $47,065

Long Creek, SC $46,273

Lowndesville, SC $46,536

Marietta, SC $47,062

Mauldin, SC $47,241

Mountain Rest, SC $46,386

Newry, SC $46,821

Ninety Six, SC $46,459

Norris, SC $46,994

Pelzer, SC $47,131

Pendleton, SC $46,967

Pickens, SC $47,017

Seneca, SC $46,810

Piedmont, SC $47,206

Richland, SC $46,669

Salem, SC $46,715

Sandy Springs, SC $46,905

Simpsonville, SC $47,168

Six Mile, SC $46,898

Slater, SC $47,128

Starr, SC $46,723

Sunset, SC $46,860

Tamassee, SC $46,506

Taylors, SC $47,202

Tigerville, SC $47,117

Townville, SC $46,750

Travelers Rest, SC $47,119

Walhalla, SC $46,606

Ware Shoals, SC $46,936

Westminster, SC $46,472

West Union, SC $46,729

Williamston, SC $47,074

Blacksburg, SC $48,182

Bowling Green, SC $48,860

Catawba, SC $48,905

Chester, SC $48,217

Fort Mill, SC $48,883

Chesterfield, SC $46,297

Clover, SC $48,886

Edgemoor, SC $48,891

Fort Lawn, SC $48,450

Hickory Grove, SC $47,860

Jefferson, SC $46,466

Lancaster, SC $48,224

Lando, SC $48,815

Mc Connells, SC $48,654

Mount Croghan, SC $46,532

Pageland, SC $47,350

Richburg, SC $48,414

Rock Hill, SC $49,215

Ruby, SC $46,429

Sharon, SC $48,038

Smyrna, SC $48,101

Van Wyck, SC $48,845

York, SC $48,769

Aiken, SC $46,994

Folly Beach, SC $48,495

Walterboro, SC $46,569

Williams, SC $46,052

Florence, SC $45,931

Andrews, SC $46,016

Aynor, SC $45,890

Bennettsville, SC $45,777

Blenheim, SC $45,834

Cades, SC $45,530

Centenary, SC $45,737

Cheraw, SC $46,261

Clio, SC $45,765

Conway, SC $45,888

Coward, SC $45,836

Darlington, SC $45,921

Dillon, SC $45,770

Effingham, SC $45,909

Fork, SC $45,757

Galivants Ferry, SC $45,880

Green Sea, SC $45,819

Gresham, SC $45,782

Hamer, SC $45,840

Hartsville, SC $45,943

Hemingway, SC $45,850

Johnsonville, SC $45,678

Kingstree, SC $45,883

Lake City, SC $45,638

Lake View, SC $45,845

Lane, SC $45,976

Latta, SC $45,832

Little River, SC $46,134

Little Rock, SC $45,808

Longs, SC $45,998

Loris, SC $45,869

Mc Coll, SC $45,964

Marion, SC $45,798

Myrtle Beach, SC $46,008

Minturn, SC $45,773

Mullins, SC $45,772

Murrells Inlet, SC $45,897

Nesmith, SC $45,826

Nichols, SC $45,805

North Myrtle Beach, SC $46,124

Pamplico, SC $45,790

Patrick, SC $46,234

Pawleys Island, SC $45,819

Rains, SC $45,784

Salters, SC $45,981

Scranton, SC $45,756

Sellers, SC $45,819

Society Hill, SC $45,801

Tatum, SC $45,950

Wallace, SC $46,102

Greenville, SC $47,259

Abbeville, SC $46,486

Anderson, SC $46,931

Belton, SC $46,997

Calhoun Falls, SC $46,306

Central, SC $46,946

Georgetown, SC $45,974

Goose Creek, SC $48,372

Green Pond, SC $47,065

Grover, SC $46,490

Harleyville, SC $46,383

Hollywood, SC $47,994

Huger, SC $47,915

Isle Of Palms, SC $48,485

Jacksonboro, SC $47,386

Jamestown, SC $47,228

Johns Island, SC $48,495

Ladson, SC $48,254

Mc Clellanville, SC $47,263

Moncks Corner, SC $47,569

Mount Pleasant, SC $48,495

Pineville, SC $46,119

Pinopolis, SC $47,034

Ravenel, SC $48,295

Reevesville, SC $46,149

Ridgeville, SC $47,615

Round O, SC $47,222

Ruffin, SC $46,127

Russellville, SC $46,289

Saint George, SC $46,421

Saint Stephen, SC $46,297

Smoaks, SC $46,020

Sullivans Island, SC $48,495

Summerville, SC $47,884

Wadmalaw Island, SC $48,217

Pomaria, SC $46,989

Gramling, SC $47,377

Prosperity, SC $46,840

Rembert, SC $45,980

Ridge Spring, SC $46,742

Ridgeway, SC $46,993

Rion, SC $47,064

Rowesville, SC $46,143

Saint Matthews, SC $46,426

Salley, SC $46,614

Saluda, SC $46,460

Santee, SC $46,198

Sardinia, SC $45,363

Silverstreet, SC $46,388

Springfield, SC $46,493

State Park, SC $47,166

Summerton, SC $45,794

Sumter, SC $45,155

Shaw A F B, SC $45,478

Swansea, SC $46,911

Timmonsville, SC $45,867

Turbeville, SC $45,382

Vance, SC $46,227

Wagener, SC $46,625

Ward, SC $46,635

Wedgefield, SC $45,691

West Columbia, SC $47,167

Westville, SC $46,572

White Rock, SC $47,012

Whitmire, SC $46,650

Winnsboro, SC $47,181

Columbia, SC $47,167

Assistant Culinary Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Culinary Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Culinary Manager positions in Telecom or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Culinary Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Culinary Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$64,599	$31.0	35%
Energy & Utilities	$62,207	$30.0	30%
Internet	$59,814	$29.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$57,421	$28.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$57,421	$28.0	20%

Assistant Culinary Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Culinary Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$43,374

Average $47,851/year

$53,118

$3,615

Average $3,988/month

$4,426

$834

Average $920/week

$1,021

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,118	$4,426	$1,021	$26
Average	$47,851	$3,988	$920	$23
25th Percentile	$43,374	$3,615	$834	$21

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