Average Food Service Director Salary in Cambodia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Food Service Director salary for 2024 in Cambodia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Cambodian riel. To keep things simple, we are using the KHR currency code instead of the currency symbol αŸ›.

How Much Does a Food Service Director Make in Cambodia?

A Food Service Director working in Cambodia will typically earn around 48,480,700 KHR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 22,321,900 KHR to the highest average salary of 77,041,100 KHR.

Average Annual Salary
48,480,700 KHR
Average Monthly Salary
4,040,058 KHR

Lowest Annual Salary
22,321,900 KHR
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,860,158 KHR

Highest Annual Salary
77,041,100 KHR
Highest Monthly Salary
6,420,091 KHR

These are average salaries for a Food Service Director in Cambodia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Food Service Director to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Food Service Director salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Food Service Director Salaries in Cambodia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Food Service Director will earn in Cambodia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Food Service Director can earn between 22,321,900 KHR and 77,041,100 KHR on average in Cambodia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Food Service Director in Cambodia is 52,319,400 KHR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 52,319,400 KHR, and 50% of the population earn more than 52,319,400 KHR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Food Service Director salary in Cambodia, 25% of the population are earning less than 33,599,200 KHR while 75% of the population earn more than 33,599,200 KHR.

75% of the population earn less than 69,840,500 KHR, and 25% of the population earn more than 69,840,500 KHR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Food Service Director Salary by Experience Level in Cambodia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average food service director salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Food Service Director in Cambodia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 25,321,400 KHR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Food Service Director salary would increase to 33,721,200 KHR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Food Service Director, the average salary would be 49,919,200 KHR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 60,841,800 KHR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Food Service Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 66,359,800 KHR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Food Service Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 71,878,800 KHR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
25,321,400 KHR
2-5 Years +34%
33,721,200 KHR
5-10 Years +48%
49,919,200 KHR
10-15 Years +22%
60,841,800 KHR
15-20 Years +9%
66,359,800 KHR
20+ Years +8%
71,878,800 KHR

Food Service Director Salary by Education Level in Cambodia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Food Service Director in Cambodia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Food Service Director in Cambodia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 31,081,900 KHR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Food Service Director in Cambodia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 36,480,500 KHR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Food Service Director in Cambodia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 52,918,800 KHR.

  • Master's Degree. A Food Service Director in Cambodia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 69,359,500 KHR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
31,081,900 KHR
Certificate or Diploma +18%
36,480,500 KHR
Bachelor's Degree +45%
52,918,800 KHR
Master's Degree +31%
69,359,500 KHR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Cambodia is around 16,600,000 to 49,700,000 KHR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Food Service Director Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Cambodia, a male food service director will earn an average of 52,078,500 KHR, while a female food service director will earn around 44,760,700 KHR.

This means that a male food service director earns approximately 16% more than a female food service director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Cambodia

Male
52,078,500 KHR
Female -16%
44,760,700 KHR

Food Service Director Average Pay Raise in Cambodia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Food Service Director in Cambodia is around 7% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Cambodia is around 5% every 28 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 7 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Food Service Director in Cambodia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Cambodia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Cambodia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Food Service Director Bonus and Incentive Rates in Cambodia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Food Service Director is a moderate bonus based job, with 67% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

33% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
67%
No Bonus
33%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Cambodia earn approximately 25% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
44,161,600 KHR
Private Sector -25%
35,398,900 KHR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Food Service Director

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Food Service Director in Cambodia.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,838,200 KHR
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,481,200 KHR
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,399,000 KHR
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 51,959,300 KHR
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 56,641,700 KHR
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,956,400 KHR
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 26,880,900 KHR
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,679,300 KHR
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 28,919,800 KHR
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,400,600 KHR
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,238,200 KHR
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,281,100 KHR
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,361,500 KHR
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,199,100 KHR
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 28,078,900 KHR
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,239,400 KHR
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,079,800 KHR
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,198,300 KHR
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,974,500 KHR
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,961,800 KHR
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,958,200 KHR
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 24,599,500 KHR
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,079,500 KHR
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,119,100 KHR
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,608,800 KHR
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,441,600 KHR
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 25,079,200 KHR
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,479,600 KHR
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,880,300 KHR
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 42,959,900 KHR
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 21,478,100 KHR
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 24,599,500 KHR
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,121,000 KHR
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 48,961,500 KHR
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 57,239,200 KHR
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 46,560,900 KHR
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,600,600 KHR
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 46,199,800 KHR
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,239,700 KHR
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,238,200 KHR
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,878,400 KHR
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,519,900 KHR
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,999,200 KHR
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,198,600 KHR
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,521,100 KHR
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,679,800 KHR
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,833,900 KHR
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,099,800 KHR
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 24,000,900 KHR
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 25,561,400 KHR
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 22,321,900 KHR
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,344,200 KHR
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,881,100 KHR
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,799,400 KHR
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 27,721,300 KHR
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 22,799,000 KHR
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,518,900 KHR
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 21,121,400 KHR
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 37,561,000 KHR
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,878,200 KHR
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 62,159,000 KHR
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 48,480,700 KHR
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 37,318,700 KHR
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 28,679,900 KHR
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,481,200 KHR
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 52,918,800 KHR
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,278,200 KHR
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,121,000 KHR
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,400,800 KHR
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,400,800 KHR
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 26,880,900 KHR
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 41,878,100 KHR
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,679,800 KHR
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,240,200 KHR
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,558,300 KHR
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 76,320,200 KHR
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,639,900 KHR
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,760,200 KHR
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,258,100 KHR
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 74,161,900 KHR
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 56,280,700 KHR
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 39,119,300 KHR
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,441,600 KHR
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,719,900 KHR
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 24,599,500 KHR
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,038,300 KHR
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 22,081,800 KHR
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 22,081,800 KHR
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,306,800 KHR
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 39,481,900 KHR
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,038,100 KHR
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,919,600 KHR
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 21,599,000 KHR
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,280,700 KHR
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,639,900 KHR
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 59,640,200 KHR
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 47,758,300 KHR
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,841,200 KHR
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 48,841,700 KHR
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 43,559,400 KHR
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 27,601,100 KHR
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,399,100 KHR
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 33,240,500 KHR
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,799,800 KHR
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,878,400 KHR
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 33,360,800 KHR
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 25,801,200 KHR
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,480,500 KHR
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,121,000 KHR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Cambodia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Phnom Penh 52,319,400 KHR

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