Restaurant Manager Salaries in Canada

Updated Sept 30, 2023
$53,859 /yr
Average Base Pay

776 salaries

$45K

Low

$54K

Average

$66K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average$5,154Range$1,503 - $17,678
The average salary for Restaurant Manager is $53,859 per year in the Canada. The average additional cash compensation for a Restaurant Manager in the Canada is $5,154, with a range from $2,693 - $9,863. Salaries estimates are based on 776 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Restaurant Manager employees in Canada.

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in Canada

$53,859 /yr
Restaurant Manager
$57,166 /yr
Senior Restaurant Manager
$57,166 /yr
Team Lead Restaurant Manager
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Job TitleSalary
Restaurant Manager$53,859 /yr
Senior Restaurant Manager$57,166 /yr
Team Lead Restaurant Manager$57,166 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Restaurant Manager?

in Canada

$53,859 /yr
Restaurant Manager
$57,166 /yr
Senior Restaurant Manager
$57,166 /yr
Team Lead Restaurant Manager
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Restaurant Manager?

Job TitleSalary
Restaurant Manager$53,859 /yr
Senior Restaurant Manager$57,166 /yr
Team Lead Restaurant Manager$57,166 /yr

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Tim Hortons
3.4

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

$46,350

 /yr
Range: $32K - $79K
66 salaries
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$32K

$79K

$31,996 - $79,378 Range

McDonald's
3.6

McDonald's

Restaurant Manager

$51,029

 /yr
Range: $38K - $83K
39 salaries
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$38K

$83K

$37,809 - $82,600 Range

KFC
3.5

KFC

Restaurant Manager - Hourly

$22

 /hr
Range: $17 - $29
27 salaries
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$17

$29

$17 - $29 Range

A&W Restaurants
3.6

A&W Restaurants

Restaurant Manager

$50,264

 /yr
Range: $35K - $63K
26 salaries
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$35K

$63K

$34,833 - $62,794 Range

Boston Pizza
3.6

Boston Pizza

Restaurant Manager

$45,802

 /yr
Range: $37K - $58K
24 salaries
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$37K

$58K

$36,907 - $58,400 Range

Wendy's
3.4

Wendy's

Restaurant Manager

$42,169

 /yr
Range: $34K - $60K
19 salaries
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$34K

$60K

$34,000 - $60,000 Range

Denny's
3.4

Denny's

Restaurant Manager

$48,181

 /yr
Range: $40K - $60K
17 salaries
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$40K

$60K

$40,220 - $59,975 Range

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Glowbal Group
3.3

Glowbal Group

Restaurant Manager

$57,361

 /yr
Range: $44K - $67K
16 salaries
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$44K

$67K

$44,039 - $67,231 Range

Subway
3.4

Subway

Restaurant Manager - Hourly

$20

 /hr
Range: $16 - $38
14 salaries
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$16

$38

$16 - $38 Range

Earls Kitchen + Bar
3.7

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Restaurant Manager

$50,739

 /yr
Range: $34K - $70K
13 salaries
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$34K

$70K

$34,000 - $70,259 Range

Cactus Club Cafe
3.8

Cactus Club Cafe

Restaurant Manager

$56,396

 /yr
Range: $39K - $75K
12 salaries
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$39K

$75K

$39,214 - $75,209 Range

Domino's
3.5

Domino's

Restaurant Manager - Hourly

$21

 /hr
Range: $18 - $29
11 salaries
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$18

$29

$18 - $29 Range

Red Lobster
3.5

Red Lobster

Restaurant Manager

$58,699

 /yr
Range: $42K - $70K
10 salaries
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$42K

$70K

$42,254 - $70,000 Range

East Side Mario's
3.4

East Side Mario's

Restaurant Manager

$42,290

 /yr
Range: $41K - $71K
9 salaries
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$41K

$71K

$40,530 - $71,288 Range

Freshii
3.3

Freshii

Restaurant Manager - Hourly

$23

 /hr
Range: $16 - $27
8 salaries
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$16

$27

$16 - $27 Range

Swiss Chalet
3.5

Swiss Chalet

Restaurant Manager - Hourly

$20

 /hr
Range: $16 - $25
8 salaries
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$16

$25

$16 - $25 Range

FAB Restaurant Concepts
3

FAB Restaurant Concepts

Restaurant Manager

$55,437

 /yr
Range: $52K - $63K
7 salaries
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$52K

$63K

$51,967 - $63,316 Range

Firehouse Subs
3.4

Firehouse Subs

Restaurant Manager

$43,828

 /yr
Range: $38K - $48K
7 salaries
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$38K

$48K

$38,445 - $47,507 Range

Mary Brown's Chicken
3.6

Mary Brown's Chicken

Restaurant Manager - Hourly

$27

 /hr
Range: $14 - $27
7 salaries
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$14

$27

$14 - $27 Range

Barburrito
3.4

Barburrito

Restaurant Manager - Hourly

$19

 /hr
Range: $18 - $22
6 salaries
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$18

$22

$18 - $22 Range

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Restaurant Manager Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Restaurant Manager salaries - 66 salaries reported$46,350/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 39 salaries reported$51,029/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 27 salaries reported$22/hr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 26 salaries reported$50,264/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 24 salaries reported$45,802/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 19 salaries reported$42,169/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 17 salaries reported$48,181/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 16 salaries reported$57,361/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 14 salaries reported$20/hr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 13 salaries reported$50,739/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 12 salaries reported$56,396/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 11 salaries reported$21/hr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 10 salaries reported$58,699/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 9 salaries reported$42,290/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 8 salaries reported$23/hr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 8 salaries reported$20/hr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 7 salaries reported$55,437/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 7 salaries reported$43,828/yr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 7 salaries reported$27/hr
Restaurant Manager salaries - 6 salaries reported$19/hr
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Frequently asked questions about a Restaurant Manager salaries

The average salary for a Restaurant Manager is $53,859 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 776 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Restaurant Manager employees in Canada.

The highest salary for a Restaurant Manager in Canada is $65,674 per year.

The lowest salary for a Restaurant Manager in Canada is $45,197 per year.

Salaries for restaurant managers vary depending on level of experience and location. Wages are steady, with the highest salaries seen in British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec. Salary ranges are higher for those with a certificate in hospitality services. Restaurant managers make an average income but can make more in cities or urban areas. For those who want to make more money as a restaurant manager it is good to look for a job with a large restaurant chain as they will pay the highest wages.

While many employers don’t require advanced education, completing a college program in hospitality or obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business administration, culinary arts, or hospitality management can earn you a higher salary. If you’d like to work in an establishment serving alcoholic beverages, you should also have beverage service certification. The more experience you have in the industry, the more earning potential you have and the better your chances of advancing in your career. Higher education can also help you progress into more senior roles, like senior restaurant manager or general manager, and get you top dollar. If you’re looking to boost your salary now, consider working overtime or for a fine or hotel dining establishment. You can also enhance your leadership skills, like attention to detail, problem-solving, conflict management, communication, multitasking, and team spirit.

If you have several years of food sector experience and excellent communication and leadership skills, consider negotiating your salary as a restaurant manager in Canada. Start by researching restaurant manager jobs to learn the average annual earnings in your area. Narrow down your market value by comparing your education, experience, and skill level. Before heading to the negotiation table, add additional perks to your compensation package, like extra vacation time, a retirement plan, or a comprehensive benefits package. It’s fair to bargain for a salary increase of approximately 10% to 15% more than your current wage. Use concrete examples when explaining why you deserve a higher salary—has your performance brought in excellent customer reviews and improved clientele? The more value you exude, the better your chances of getting a raise.

About 61.50% of Restaurant Manager professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $5,154 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Restaurant Manager in Canada as a good salary.

Restaurant Manager professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $39,107 and $80,762 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $53,859 following the average career path of a Restaurant Manager.

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