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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. 

Marketing Manager (General)
Risk Manager
Chief Executive Officer
Corporate Development Manager
Chief Operating Officer
(Updated 05-17-2024)
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These Jobs Have the Largest Number of Opportunities Nationwide

Occupation
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings
25th-75th Percentile Salary Range
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
(Updated 06-04-2024)
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