In-N-Out Burger says its store managers now earn an average annual compensation of $200,000, reinforcing the California chain’s reputation for paying above industry norms.
The company said that figure is far higher than the roughly $68,774 average base salary for fast-food managers in California, according to Indeed. In-N-Out said the pay reflects the philosophy of founders Harry and Esther Snyder, who viewed employees as family and made strong wages part of the company’s identity.
The chain said managers typically start in hourly jobs and advance through its in-house training program. In-N-Out also said its managers tend to stay much longer than workers at other fast-food companies, with an average tenure of about 15 years compared with roughly one to two years for managers at many other fast-food restaurants.
For many Korean-American and other Southern California workers, In-N-Out has long stood out as an employer known for stability and pay. The company’s latest figures add to that image as it continues to distinguish itself from much of the fast-food industry.
