Salary guide
Food & Beverage Director Salary Guide
A Food & Beverage Director in the United States typically earns $75k - $135k per year. Here is how that range moves across major hospitality markets, and what pushes a number toward the top of it.
Food & Beverage Director salary by city
| Market | Typical annual range |
|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $77k - $138k |
| Dallas, TX | $75k - $135k |
| Houston, TX | $74k - $134k |
| Nashville, TN | $74k - $132k |
| Denver, CO | $79k - $142k |
| Chicago, IL | $80k - $143k |
| New York, NY | $96k - $173k |
| Miami, FL | $80k - $144k |
| Los Angeles, CA | $90k - $162k |
| Charleston, SC | $73k - $131k |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $78k - $140k |
| Atlanta, GA | $76k - $136k |
| Seattle, WA | $86k - $155k |
| Portland, OR | $81k - $146k |
| San Diego, CA | $87k - $157k |
Figures are honest market estimates for full-time Food & Beverage Directors, scaled to local cost of market. They are a guide for negotiation, not a fixed scale.
What moves the number
- Venue type and volume. A high-volume or fine dining room pays above a small operation.
- Proven results. Managers who can show P&L wins and low turnover command more.
- City and cost of market. The same role pays meaningfully more in New York or Los Angeles than in a lower-cost metro.
- Scope. Owning more outlets, a larger team, or a full property lifts the range.
- Benefits and bonus. Base pay is only part of the picture, so weigh the full package.
Common questions
How much does a Food & Beverage Director make?
A Food & Beverage Director in the United States typically earns between $75k - $135k per year. Pay varies by city, venue type, volume, and track record, with the strongest managers at the top of the range.
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