Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier in the United States is $45,093 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,831
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,147 to $53,331
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,644

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salaries

An Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier'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): $41,729
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,927
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,377
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,894
  • Expert (over 8 years): $46,237
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier less than 1 year $41,729
Early Career Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier 1-2 years $41,927
Mid-Level Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier 2-4 years $43,377
Senior-Level Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier 5-8 years $45,894
Expert Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier over 8 years $46,237

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier

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:

  • San Jose: $56,876
  • San Francisco: $56,253
  • Oakland: $55,068

How Education impacts an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier with a high school is between $42,911 and $47,562.

Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 2.1%
High School 36.8%
Associate's Degree 18.5%
Bachelor's Degree 38.9%
Master's Degree or MBA 3.5%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0.3%

Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$40,147
Average $45,093/year
$53,331
$3,346
Average $3,758/month
$4,444
$772
Average $867/week
$1,026
$19
Average $22/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $53,331 $4,444 $1,026 $26
Average $45,093 $3,758 $867 $22
25th Percentile $40,147 $3,346 $772 $19

Most common benefits for Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier

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