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These 5 Jobs Had the Highest Wage Increases
Whether you’re looking to break into the restaurant industry or for the next step in your current role, seeing the jobs with the highest wage growth can help you make an informed decision.
Occupation | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | 25th-75th Percentile Salary Range |
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Restaurant / Food Service Manager | 79,177 | $43,648 - $65,920 |
Fast Food / Counter Worker | 72,972 | $28,096 - $37,568 |
Waiter / Waitress | 62,145 | $31,168 - $41,664 |
Restaurant / Food Service Supervisor | 52,138 | $34,432 - $47,232 |
Cashier (General) | 48,013 | $29,120 - $39,616 |
Cook | 43,760 | $33,664 - $43,648 |
Host / Hostess | 27,927 | $29,056 - $39,040 |
Bartender | 27,360 | $31,168 - $47,040 |
Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant | 26,378 | $30,144 - $37,568 |
Accountant (General) | 25,077 | $57,472 - $85,376 |
Barista | 24,765 | $33,472 - $39,360 |
Dishwasher | 23,544 | $30,080 - $36,480 |
Construction Helper / Worker | 21,929 | $35,712 - $46,720 |
Operations Manager (General) | 20,871 | $52,608 - $115,072 |
Kitchen Staff | 20,007 | $30,080 - $37,504 |
Baker | 14,096 | $32,640 - $45,696 |
Human Resources Specialist | 11,586 | $43,904 - $68,480 |
Marketing Manager (General) | 11,510 | $86,912 - $146,304 |
Dietitian / Nutritionist | 10,361 | $62,080 - $85,376 |
Director of Operations | 10,132 | $83,328 - $157,568 |
IT Specialist / Engineer | 9,708 | $60,032 - $117,632 |
Communications / Public Relations Specialist | 8,523 | $46,720 - $81,280 |
Dietary Aide | 7,779 | $32,000 - $42,624 |
Chef | 7,497 | $41,664 - $72,640 |
Quality Assurance Specialist | 6,952 | $40,576 - $82,304 |
General Manager | 6,309 | $51,584 - $92,544 |
Controller (General) | 5,996 | $95,104 - $141,184 |
Facilities Specialist / Coordinator | 5,847 | $43,392 - $70,528 |
Food Production Worker | 5,829 | $32,512 - $43,648 |
Risk Manager | 5,623 | $103,808 - $162,688 |
Interior Designer | 4,186 | $48,000 - $83,328 |
Tax Specialist | 3,716 | $71,040 - $102,784 |
Supply Chain Specialist (General) | 3,685 | $59,264 - $109,440 |
Public Relations Manager (General) | 3,644 | $54,144 - $122,240 |
Sous Chef | 3,628 | $52,096 - $70,016 |
Corporate Development Manager | 2,996 | $71,040 - $179,072 |
Executive Chef | 2,477 | $71,040 - $95,104 |
Chief Executive Officer | 2,312 | $77,696 - $187,264 |
Internal Auditor | 2,069 | $70,016 - $100,736 |
Vice President of Operations | 1,988 | $115,072 - $204,672 |
Chief Financial Officer | 1,844 | $128,384 - $220,032 |
Director of Training and Development | 1,629 | $72,576 - $115,072 |
Sushi Chef | 1,335 | $39,552 - $53,888 |
Pastry Chef | 1,198 | $39,040 - $64,896 |
Sustainability Specialist | 1,181 | $70,016 - $124,800 |
Realty Specialist | 1,151 | $67,456 - $112,512 |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager / Director | 1,072 | $81,280 - $143,232 |
Equal Opportunity Representative / Officer | 661 | $62,592 - $92,544 |
Catering Sales Manager | 616 | $54,912 - $75,136 |
Chief Operating Officer | 568 | $100,224 - $195,456 |
Brand Marketing Specialist | 479 | $48,000 - $122,752 |
Legal Support Specialist | 478 | $40,064 - $75,136 |
Food Safety Specialist | 193 | $42,624 - $75,136 |