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Catering Coordinator salary
Average catering coordinator salary
$16.62
How much does a catering coordinator make?
The average catering coordinator salary in the United States is $34,576. Catering coordinator salaries typically range between $27,000 and $43,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for catering coordinators is $16.62 per hour.
Catering coordinator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Catering coordinators earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Catering Coordinator Salaries By Experience Level
Catering Coordinator salary estimates from across the web
Average catering coordinator salary by state
Highest paying states for catering coordinators
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $40,652 | $19.54 |
| 2 | New York | $46,911 | $22.55 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $40,633 | $19.54 |
| 4 | Delaware | $38,651 | $18.58 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $40,116 | $19.29 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $38,106 | $18.32 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $46,275 | $22.25 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $34,865 | $16.76 |
| 9 | Idaho | $35,212 | $16.93 |
| 10 | Washington | $42,131 | $20.26 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $34,294 | $16.49 |
| 12 | Florida | $36,982 | $17.78 |
| 13 | Maine | $34,644 | $16.66 |
| 14 | California | $43,539 | $20.93 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $35,236 | $16.94 |
| 16 | Colorado | $39,170 | $18.83 |
| 17 | Nevada | $35,717 | $17.17 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $39,133 | $18.81 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $34,964 | $16.81 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $33,907 | $16.30 |
| 21 | Vermont | $35,662 | $17.15 |
| 22 | Alaska | $37,513 | $18.04 |
| 23 | Michigan | $34,911 | $16.78 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $34,195 | $16.44 |
| 25 | Maryland | $35,810 | $17.22 |
| 26 | Virginia | $34,805 | $16.73 |
| 27 | Montana | $34,265 | $16.47 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $37,246 | $17.91 |
| 29 | Oregon | $35,848 | $17.23 |
| 30 | Arizona | $33,167 | $15.95 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $34,519 | $16.60 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $31,355 | $15.07 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $30,900 | $14.86 |
| 34 | Utah | $33,200 | $15.96 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $29,303 | $14.09 |
| 36 | Ohio | $30,913 | $14.86 |
| 37 | Indiana | $30,931 | $14.87 |
| 38 | Iowa | $33,199 | $15.96 |
| 39 | Illinois | $32,671 | $15.71 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $29,508 | $14.19 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $30,378 | $14.60 |
| 42 | Texas | $31,563 | $15.17 |
| 43 | Kansas | $31,603 | $15.19 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $29,233 | $14.05 |
| 45 | Alabama | $27,873 | $13.40 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $29,528 | $14.20 |
| 47 | Missouri | $30,424 | $14.63 |
| 48 | Georgia | $29,616 | $14.24 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $28,501 | $13.70 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $28,167 | $13.54 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $28,198 | $13.56 |
Highest paying cities for catering coordinators
The highest-paying cities for catering coordinators are Bay Shore, NY, San Mateo, CA, and Redmond, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Shore, NY | $47,107 | $22.65 |
| 2 | San Mateo, CA | $43,963 | $21.14 |
| 3 | Redmond, WA | $42,184 | $20.28 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $40,153 | $19.30 |
| 5 | Broomfield, CO | $39,198 | $18.85 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $37,245 | $17.91 |
| 7 | Arlington, VA | $35,673 | $17.15 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $35,420 | $17.03 |
| 9 | Salem, NH | $35,043 | $16.85 |
| 10 | South Portland, ME | $34,715 | $16.69 |
| 11 | Bloomington, MN | $34,529 | $16.60 |
| 12 | Memphis, TN | $33,927 | $16.31 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $33,225 | $15.97 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $32,712 | $15.73 |
| 15 | Austin, TX | $31,689 | $15.24 |
| 16 | Carmel, IN | $30,922 | $14.87 |
| 17 | Columbus, OH | $30,693 | $14.76 |
| 18 | Atlanta, GA | $29,680 | $14.27 |
| 19 | Madison, WI | $29,392 | $14.13 |
Catering Coordinator salary details
A catering coordinator's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a catering coordinator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| Average | $34,576 | $2,881 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying catering coordinator jobs
The highest paying types of catering coordinators are chef/kitchen manager, event coordinator, and coordinator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Of House Manager | $41,163 | $3,430 | $19.79 | 221,210 |
| Shift Leader | $33,841 | $2,820 | $16.27 | 229,485 |
| Deli Manager | $39,221 | $3,268 | $18.86 | 131,359 |
| Bar Manager/Bartender | $25,051 | $2,088 | $12.04 | 59,783 |
| Chef/Kitchen Manager | $49,415 | $4,118 | $23.76 | 38,242 |
| Food And Beverage Supervisor | $38,335 | $3,195 | $18.43 | 61,726 |
Top companies hiring catering coordinators now:
Which companies pay catering coordinators the most?
Catering coordinator salaries at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and NBCUniversal are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average catering coordinator salary at companies like Bertucci's and On The Border are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | $43,552 | $20.94 |
| 2 | NBCUniversal | $43,349 | $20.84 |
| 3 | Bertucci's | $43,130 | $20.74 |
| 4 | On The Border | $41,170 | $19.79 |
| 5 | PLUM | $40,014 | $19.24 |
| 6 | Root Insurance | $39,298 | $18.89 |
| 7 | Soboba Casino Resort | $39,229 | $18.86 |
| 8 | Blessing Hospital Emergency Room | $39,228 | $18.86 |
| 9 | Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | $38,086 | $18.31 |
| 10 | Remote | $38,079 | $18.31 |
| 11 | HEI Hotels & Resorts | $38,037 | $18.29 |
| 12 | Hospital Service District No 3 of the Parish of Lafourche State of Louisiana | $37,988 | $18.26 |
| 13 | VistaJet | $37,979 | $18.26 |
| 14 | Gold Key Processing | $37,741 | $18.14 |
| 15 | University of Wisconsin System | $37,612 | $18.08 |
| 16 | Great Wolf Resorts | $37,556 | $18.06 |
| 17 | Wynn Resorts | $37,425 | $17.99 |
| 18 | Aimbridge Hospitality | $37,380 | $17.97 |
| 19 | Stew Leonard's | $37,254 | $17.91 |
| 20 | Columbia Sussex | $37,150 | $17.86 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Catering Coordinator salary trends
The average catering coordinator salary has risen by $5,021 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average catering coordinator earned $29,555 annually, but today, they earn $34,576 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for catering coordinators over the last decade.
Compare catering coordinator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average catering coordinator salary over time
Compare catering coordinator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Catering Coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,600 | $16.62 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $33,400 | $16.06 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $32,500 | $15.60 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $32,000 | $15.37 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $31,500 | $15.14 | +3.6% |
Recently added catering coordinator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entegra Procurement Services | Catering Coordinator | San Antonio, TX | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Livingwell Health Clubs Ltd. | Catering Coordinator-Hilton SAN Diego Bayfront | San Diego, CA | 12/16/2024 | $52,175 |
| Sodexo S A | Catering Coordinator | Baltimore, MD | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Lifebridge Health | Coordinator-Catering | Baltimore, MD | 12/15/2024 | $33,392 |
| Hilton Worldwide | Catering Coordinator-Hilton SAN Diego Bayfront | San Diego, CA | 12/14/2024 | $52,175 |
| American Bread Company | Catering Coordinator | King of Prussia, PA | 12/14/2024 | $31,305 |
| Sodexo S A | Catering Coordinator | San Antonio, TX | 12/14/2024 | $41,740 |
| Westgate Resorts | Catering Coordinator Banquets | Kissimmee, FL | 12/13/2024 | $37,566 |
| Great Wolf Resorts Inc. | Sales & Catering Coordinator | Kansas City, KS | 12/11/2024 | $37,566 |
| Entegra Procurement Services | Catering Coordinator | Seattle, WA | 12/11/2024 | $50,088 |
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