First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $21.19

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$14.40
25th$17.30
Median$21.19
75th$26.24
90th$31.52

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $21.19; the mean hourly wage is $22.20.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $14.40 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $31.52 per hour.