What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's salary?

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

How does experience change An Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's salary?

An Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,100 for beginners, reaching about $40,644 at mid-level, and approach $43,324 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier?

Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier roles are District of Columbia $49,927, California $49,738, Massachusetts $49,075. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Restaurant & Bars Manager: $92,175; RESTAURANT ASSISTANT SANITATION SPECIALIST: $57,593; Restaurant Assistant GM: $44,203; Assistant Manager Restaurant II: $43,610; Restaurant Assistant General Manager: $42,500.

Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier make in South Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier in South Carolina is $42,252 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,999
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,618 to $49,971
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,398

10% $33,398

50% (Median) $42,252

90% $56,999

Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,971	$4,164	$961	$24
Average	$42,252	$3,521	$813	$20
25th Percentile	$37,618	$3,135	$723	$18

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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 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): $39,100
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,285
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,644
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,003
Expert (over 8 years): $43,324

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier	less than 1 year	$39,100
Early Career Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier	1-2 years	$39,285
Mid-Level Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier	2-4 years	$40,644
Senior-Level Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier	5-8 years	$43,003
Expert Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier	over 8 years	$43,324

How Do Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier 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 Restaurant Manager/Sommeliers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,927.
California: $49,738.
Massachusetts: $49,075.

District of Columbia $49,927 California $49,738 Massachusetts $49,075 Washington $48,895 New Jersey $48,877 Alaska $48,813 Connecticut $48,191 New York $47,939

Hawaii $47,131 Rhode Island $46,753 Maryland $46,496 Minnesota $46,144 Colorado $46,009 Illinois $45,963 Oregon $45,792 Delaware $45,666

New Hampshire $45,587 Virginia $45,409 Pennsylvania $44,890 Nevada $44,629 North Dakota $44,543 Michigan $44,408 Wisconsin $44,358 Vermont $44,259

Texas $43,984 Maine $43,966 Arizona $43,939 Ohio $43,907 Georgia $43,492 Indiana $43,285 Wyoming $43,244 Utah $43,181

Iowa $43,154 Kansas $42,938 Louisiana $42,875 North Carolina $42,852 Missouri $42,843 Florida $42,667 Montana $42,572 Nebraska $42,482

Kentucky $42,433 South Carolina $42,252 Tennessee $42,140 Idaho $42,095 New Mexico $41,765 Oklahoma $41,693 Alabama $41,427 South Dakota $40,981

Arkansas $40,737 West Virginia $40,606 Mississippi $40,214

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:

Spartanburg: $42,099
Boiling Springs: $42,101
Arcadia: $42,099

Spartanburg, SC $42,099

Boiling Springs, SC $42,101

Arcadia, SC $42,099

Buffalo, SC $41,902

Campobello, SC $41,813

Chesnee, SC $41,985

Clifton, SC $42,094

Clinton, SC $41,430

Converse, SC $42,104

Cowpens, SC $42,044

Cross Anchor, SC $41,807

Cross Hill, SC $41,068

Drayton, SC $42,100

Duncan, SC $41,996

Enoree, SC $41,822

Fairforest, SC $42,099

Fingerville, SC $41,943

Gaffney, SC $42,155

Glendale, SC $42,110

Alcolu, SC $39,895

Ballentine, SC $41,611

Bamberg, SC $40,698

Batesburg, SC $41,225

Bethune, SC $40,800

Bishopville, SC $40,358

Blackstock, SC $41,894

Blair, SC $41,604

Blythewood, SC $41,547

Bowman, SC $40,694

Camden, SC $41,046

Cameron, SC $40,614

Carlisle, SC $41,742

Cassatt, SC $40,783

Cayce, SC $41,648

Chapin, SC $41,465

Chappells, SC $40,911

Cope, SC $40,824

Cordova, SC $40,932

Dalzell, SC $40,250

Davis Station, SC $40,240

Denmark, SC $40,794

Eastover, SC $41,125

Elgin, SC $41,442

Elliott, SC $40,214

Elloree, SC $40,634

Eutawville, SC $40,866

Gable, SC $39,896

Gadsden, SC $41,128

Gaston, SC $41,552

Gilbert, SC $41,411

Great Falls, SC $42,175

Greeleyville, SC $40,349

Heath Springs, SC $41,887

Holly Hill, SC $40,804

Hopkins, SC $41,523

Horatio, SC $40,779

Irmo, SC $41,556

Jenkinsville, SC $41,534

Kershaw, SC $41,127

Lamar, SC $40,388

Leesville, SC $41,336

Lexington, SC $41,593

Liberty Hill, SC $41,599

Little Mountain, SC $41,438

Lugoff, SC $41,252

Lydia, SC $40,436

Lynchburg, SC $40,100

Ehrhardt, SC $40,443

Lodge, SC $40,452

Mc Bee, SC $40,842

Manning, SC $40,105

Mayesville, SC $39,918

Monetta, SC $41,181

Neeses, SC $41,119

Newberry, SC $41,166

New Zion, SC $40,037

North, SC $41,209

Norway, SC $40,891

Olanta, SC $40,298

Orangeburg, SC $40,826

Peak, SC $41,507

Pelion, SC $41,386

Pinewood, SC $40,224

New Ellenton, SC $41,530

Allendale, SC $40,761

Barnwell, SC $40,968

Hilda, SC $40,837

Bath, SC $41,729

Blackville, SC $40,845

Bradley, SC $40,989

Clarks Hill, SC $41,583

Clearwater, SC $41,729

Edgefield, SC $41,391

Elko, SC $41,052

Fairfax, SC $40,627

Gloverville, SC $41,699

Graniteville, SC $41,678

Jackson, SC $41,668

Johnston, SC $41,306

Langley, SC $41,718

Mc Cormick, SC $41,086

Martin, SC $40,840

Modoc, SC $41,428

Montmorenci, SC $41,449

Mount Carmel, SC $40,802

North Augusta, SC $41,729

Beech Island, SC $41,729

Olar, SC $40,670

Parksville, SC $41,355

Plum Branch, SC $41,311

Sycamore, SC $40,656

Trenton, SC $41,506

Troy, SC $41,196

Ulmer, SC $40,647

Vaucluse, SC $41,649

Warrenville, SC $41,691

Williston, SC $41,162

Windsor, SC $41,289

Beaufort, SC $41,346

Ladys Island, SC $41,203

Okatie, SC $41,562

Bluffton, SC $41,740

Brunson, SC $40,509

Coosawhatchie, SC $41,245

Crocketville, SC $40,622

Dale, SC $41,102

Daufuskie Island, SC $41,776

Early Branch, SC $40,868

Estill, SC $40,844

Saint Helena Island, SC $41,287

Furman, SC $40,954

Garnett, SC $41,146

Gifford, SC $40,699

Hampton, SC $40,682

Hilton Head Island, SC $41,582

Hardeeville, SC $41,835

Islandton, SC $40,526

Lobeco, SC $41,128

Luray, SC $40,546

Miley, SC $40,479

Pineland, SC $41,175

Port Royal, SC $41,391

Ridgeland, SC $41,414

Scotia, SC $40,960

Seabrook, SC $41,087

Sheldon, SC $41,287

Tillman, SC $41,371

Varnville, SC $40,778

Yemassee, SC $40,913

Clemson, SC $41,415

Cleveland, SC $41,486

Conestee, SC $41,731

Donalds, SC $41,382

Inman, SC $42,000

Joanna, SC $41,293

Jonesville, SC $42,016

Kinards, SC $41,006

Landrum, SC $41,557

Laurens, SC $41,428

Lockhart, SC $42,029

Lyman, SC $41,861

Mayo, SC $42,034

Moore, SC $42,095

Mountville, SC $41,128

Pacolet, SC $42,042

Pacolet Mills, SC $42,051

Pauline, SC $42,014

Reidville, SC $41,973

Roebuck, SC $42,079

Startex, SC $42,075

Una, SC $42,099

Union, SC $41,864

Waterloo, SC $41,219

Wellford, SC $42,063

White Stone, SC $42,106

Woodruff, SC $41,926

Charleston, SC $42,821

Charleston Afb, SC $42,821

North Charleston, SC $42,821

Hanahan, SC $42,821

Adams Run, SC $42,163

Awendaw, SC $42,439

Bethera, SC $41,981

Bonneau, SC $41,549

Branchville, SC $40,636

Canadys, SC $41,077

Cordesville, SC $42,215

Cottageville, SC $41,869

Cross, SC $41,066

Dorchester, SC $41,452

Edisto Island, SC $42,039

Due West, SC $41,212

Easley, SC $41,668

Fair Play, SC $41,107

Fountain Inn, SC $41,627

Gray Court, SC $41,557

Greenwood, SC $41,076

Greer, SC $41,713

Hodges, SC $41,198

Honea Path, SC $41,466

Iva, SC $41,075

La France, SC $41,451

Liberty, SC $41,558

Long Creek, SC $40,859

Lowndesville, SC $41,091

Marietta, SC $41,556

Mauldin, SC $41,714

Mountain Rest, SC $40,958

Newry, SC $41,342

Ninety Six, SC $41,023

Norris, SC $41,495

Pelzer, SC $41,617

Pendleton, SC $41,472

Pickens, SC $41,516

Seneca, SC $41,333

Piedmont, SC $41,682

Richland, SC $41,208

Salem, SC $41,249

Sandy Springs, SC $41,417

Simpsonville, SC $41,649

Six Mile, SC $41,411

Slater, SC $41,613

Starr, SC $41,256

Sunset, SC $41,377

Tamassee, SC $41,065

Taylors, SC $41,679

Tigerville, SC $41,604

Townville, SC $41,280

Travelers Rest, SC $41,606

Walhalla, SC $41,153

Ware Shoals, SC $41,444

Westminster, SC $41,035

West Union, SC $41,262

Williamston, SC $41,566

Blacksburg, SC $42,544

Bowling Green, SC $43,143

Catawba, SC $43,183

Chester, SC $42,575

Fort Mill, SC $43,163

Chesterfield, SC $40,880

Clover, SC $43,166

Edgemoor, SC $43,171

Fort Lawn, SC $42,781

Hickory Grove, SC $42,260

Jefferson, SC $41,029

Lancaster, SC $42,582

Lando, SC $43,103

Mc Connells, SC $42,961

Mount Croghan, SC $41,088

Pageland, SC $41,810

Richburg, SC $42,750

Rock Hill, SC $43,456

Ruby, SC $40,996

Sharon, SC $42,417

Smyrna, SC $42,473

Van Wyck, SC $43,130

York, SC $43,063

Aiken, SC $41,495

Folly Beach, SC $42,821

Walterboro, SC $41,120

Williams, SC $40,664

Florence, SC $40,557

Andrews, SC $40,632

Aynor, SC $40,520

Bennettsville, SC $40,421

Blenheim, SC $40,472

Cades, SC $40,202

Centenary, SC $40,386

Cheraw, SC $40,848

Clio, SC $40,410

Conway, SC $40,518

Coward, SC $40,473

Darlington, SC $40,548

Dillon, SC $40,415

Effingham, SC $40,537

Fork, SC $40,404

Galivants Ferry, SC $40,512

Green Sea, SC $40,458

Gresham, SC $40,426

Hamer, SC $40,477

Hartsville, SC $40,568

Hemingway, SC $40,485

Johnsonville, SC $40,334

Kingstree, SC $40,514

Lake City, SC $40,298

Lake View, SC $40,481

Lane, SC $40,597

Latta, SC $40,469

Little River, SC $40,736

Little Rock, SC $40,449

Longs, SC $40,616

Loris, SC $40,502

Mc Coll, SC $40,586

Marion, SC $40,440

Myrtle Beach, SC $40,624

Minturn, SC $40,417

Mullins, SC $40,416

Murrells Inlet, SC $40,527

Nesmith, SC $40,464

Nichols, SC $40,446

North Myrtle Beach, SC $40,727

Pamplico, SC $40,432

Patrick, SC $40,824

Pawleys Island, SC $40,458

Rains, SC $40,427

Salters, SC $40,601

Scranton, SC $40,403

Sellers, SC $40,458

Society Hill, SC $40,442

Tatum, SC $40,574

Wallace, SC $40,707

Greenville, SC $41,729

Abbeville, SC $41,047

Anderson, SC $41,440

Belton, SC $41,498

Calhoun Falls, SC $40,888

Central, SC $41,453

Georgetown, SC $40,595

Goose Creek, SC $42,712

Green Pond, SC $41,558

Grover, SC $41,050

Harleyville, SC $40,956

Hollywood, SC $42,379

Huger, SC $42,308

Isle Of Palms, SC $42,812

Jacksonboro, SC $41,842

Jamestown, SC $41,702

Johns Island, SC $42,821

Ladson, SC $42,608

Mc Clellanville, SC $41,733

Moncks Corner, SC $42,003

Mount Pleasant, SC $42,821

Pineville, SC $40,723

Pinopolis, SC $41,531

Ravenel, SC $42,645

Reevesville, SC $40,749

Ridgeville, SC $42,044

Round O, SC $41,697

Ruffin, SC $40,730

Russellville, SC $40,873

Saint George, SC $40,989

Saint Stephen, SC $40,880

Smoaks, SC $40,635

Sullivans Island, SC $42,821

Summerville, SC $42,281

Wadmalaw Island, SC $42,575

Pomaria, SC $41,491

Gramling, SC $41,833

Prosperity, SC $41,359

Rembert, SC $40,600

Ridge Spring, SC $41,273

Ridgeway, SC $41,494

Rion, SC $41,557

Rowesville, SC $40,744

Saint Matthews, SC $40,994

Salley, SC $41,160

Saluda, SC $41,024

Santee, SC $40,793

Sardinia, SC $40,055

Silverstreet, SC $40,960

Springfield, SC $41,053

State Park, SC $41,647

Summerton, SC $40,436

Sumter, SC $39,871

Shaw A F B, SC $40,156

Swansea, SC $41,422

Timmonsville, SC $40,500

Turbeville, SC $40,072

Vance, SC $40,818

Wagener, SC $41,169

Ward, SC $41,178

Wedgefield, SC $40,345

West Columbia, SC $41,648

Westville, SC $41,123

White Rock, SC $41,511

Whitmire, SC $41,191

Winnsboro, SC $41,660

Columbia, SC $41,648

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.

$37,618

Average $42,252/year

$49,971

$3,135

Average $3,521/month

$4,164

$723

Average $813/week

$961

$18

Average $20/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,971	$4,164	$961	$24
Average	$42,252	$3,521	$813	$20
25th Percentile	$37,618	$3,135	$723	$18

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