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Shift Leader in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$21.44
42% of roles are tipped, 97% of roles are paid hourly
Median $21.00
Min: $10.00
Max: $32.45
Shift Leader Compensation Ranges
Based on
387
Shift Leader Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Shift Leader Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 69%
Part Time 9%
Full/Part Time 21%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $22.75
Low: $11.00
High: $31.00
Casual $21.00
Low: $10.00
High: $31.00
Fast Food $20.00
Low: $10.00
High: $30.00
Other $22.00
Low: $12.50
High: $30.65
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $20.00
Low: $10.00
High: $31.00
2-4 years $21.75
Low: $11.00
High: $30.00
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Shift Leader Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Server
$14.12
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Barista
$19.19
Median $19.00
Low: $13.25
High: $35.00
Baker
$21.18
Median $21.00
Low: $12.50
High: $31.25
Bartender
$13.37
Median $12.51
Low: $2.13
High: $26.10
Expeditor
$20.38
Median $20.00
Low: $10.00
High: $35.00
Captain
$17.75
Median $16.50
Low: $1.00
High: $42.00
Kitchen Manager
$28.67
Median $27.50
Low: $15.00
High: $53.13
Short Order Cook
$18.13
Median $18.00
Low: $11.00
High: $26.00
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
64%
Dental Insurance
49%
Vision Insurance
49%
Paid Time Off
59%
401(k)
44%
Commuter Benefits
35%
Potential Bonuses
15%
Dining Discounts
61%
Wellness Program
21%
Life Insurance
5%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Shift Leader

Top Required Skills for a Shift Leader
Leadership
67.96% have this skill
Attention to Detail
63.57% have this skill
Communication
62.02% have this skill
Adaptability
57.88% have this skill
Time Management
55.56% have this skill
Problem Solving
51.94% have this skill
Shift Leader Jobs in the US

Shift Leader

Tips Up
Gallatin Gateway, MT
Full Time
Right in the heart of Big Sky’s Town Center, Tips Up is where locals and visitors gather to enjoy cold beer, great cocktails, burgers...
View Job$16/hr

FOH Lead

The Spoke & Bird - All Locations
Chicago, IL
Full Time
The Spoke & Bird — South Loop (and Pilsen), Chicago, IL Full-Time • Hourly / Salary (based on experience) Experience: Prior FOH leadership required...
View Job$18-$20/hr

New Store - Produce Department Supervisor - Full Time - San Diego, California - Opening Late Summer 2026

Whole Foods Market
San Diego, CA
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$19-$30/hr

Shift Supervisor

Ray's Hometown Bar
Brooklyn, NY
Part Time
Position SummaryRay's Hometown Bar is seeking a career-driven, hospitality focused Shift Supervisor to join our FOH team! The Shift Supervisor position will assist the...
View Job$30-$35/hr

Shift Leader

Cafe Knotted - Westfield Century City
Los Angeles, CA
Full/Part Time
About Cafe Knotted:Cafe Knotted is a beloved dessert cafe from Seoul, founded in 2017 and known for its hand-crafted cream-filled donuts, fresh milk cream,...
View Job$21-$23/hr

Overnight Production and Operations Manager

Orwashers Bakery
Bronx, NY
Full Time
Overnight Production and Operations ManagerABOUT ORWASHERS:Orwashers Bakery (Orwashers.com) is a New York City institution, founded in 1916 in a small storefront on the Upper...
View Job$70,000

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