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$29,336 yearlyEntry-level salary$18,000 yearly salaryUpdated December 15, 2025

Cracker Barrel Salaries Overview

At Cracker Barrel, salary ranges vary significantly depending on the position held. The average salary across the company is $29,336, but high-demand roles like associate manager can command salaries around $64,980. Training coordinators and store managers also earn competitive wages, averaging $54,386 and $48,336, respectively.

Variations by Role

On the lower end, roles such as waitstaff and hosts usually see yearly earnings of about $24,925. The disparity in earnings points to the diverse nature of positions available within the company.

Regional Salary Differences

Salaries at Cracker Barrel also vary by location, with Indiana noted for higher pay due to its living costs. In addition, departments play a significant role in salary distribution, especially where education roles average $42,012 and manufacturing roles around $34,129.

Comparative Analysis

When compared to competitors like Vudu, which offers an average salary of $67,887, or Bob Evans, where employees earn about $33,625, Cracker Barrel's compensation packages reflect its market positioning and operational focus.

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Highest paying job at Cracker Barrel

Associate Manager - $64,980

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Education - $42,012

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Associate Manager - $64,980

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Education - $42,012

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Highest paying jobs at Cracker Barrel

The highest paying jobs at Cracker Barrel are associate manager, training coordinator, store manager, and retail sales lead. Associate manager jobs at Cracker Barrel earn an average yearly salary of $64,980, Cracker Barrel training coordinator jobs average $54,386, and Cracker Barrel store manager jobs average $48,336.

The lowest paying Cracker Barrel roles include waitress and hostess. Cracker Barrel waitress average salary is $24,925 per year. So while the average Cracker Barrel salary is $29,336 there is a big variation in pay depending on the role.

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Highest paying jobs at Cracker Barrel

Rank	Job title	Average Cracker Barrel salary	Hourly rate
1	Associate Manager	$64,980	$31.24
2	Training Coordinator	$54,386	$26.15
3	Store Manager	$48,336	$23.24
4	Retail Sales Lead	$40,456	$19.45
5	Skills Trainer	$34,307	$16.49
6	Shift Leader	$34,019	$16.36
7	Sales Associate	$31,346	$15.07
8	Merchandise Handler	$31,045	$14.93
9	Prep Cook	$30,635	$14.73
10	Grill Cook	$30,112	$14.48
11	Dish Washer	$29,050	$13.97
12	Cashier	$28,309	$13.61
13	Dishwasher/Busser	$28,104	$13.51
14	Server	$28,047	$13.48
15	Retail Clerk	$27,131	$13.04
16	Hostess	$25,886	$12.45
17	Waitress	$24,926	$11.98

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Average Cracker Barrel salary by state

Cracker Barrel pays the highest salaries in Indiana due to higher costs of living and competition in the state.

Rank	State	Average Cracker Barrel salary	Hourly rate
1	Indiana	$26,661	$12.82
2	Kentucky	$26,300	$12.64
3	Tennessee	$25,824	$12.42

How much does Cracker Barrel pay by location?

The average Cracker Barrel salary varies by location. Cracker Barrel salaries are the highest in Clifton Park, NY, at $35,835 per year. Cracker Barrel pays the second highest average salary in Sturbridge, MA, at $35,533 per year. It's important to factor in the cost of living when negotiating a salary or choosing a place to work.

Highest paying Cracker Barrel locations

Rank	Location	Average Cracker Barrel salary	Hourly rate
1	Clifton Park, NY	$35,835	$17.23
2	Sturbridge, MA	$35,533	$17.08
3	Los Angeles, CA	$34,552	$16.61
4	Milford, CT	$32,499	$15.62
5	South Portland, ME	$32,437	$15.59
6	Beaverton, OR	$32,239	$15.50
7	Coventry, RI	$32,012	$15.39
8	Clinton, NJ	$31,817	$15.30
9	Lakeville, MN	$31,071	$14.94
10	Gilbert, AZ	$31,045	$14.93
11	Londonderry, NH	$30,977	$14.89
12	Frederick, MD	$30,457	$14.64
13	Loveland, CO	$30,399	$14.61
14	Rehoboth Beach, DE	$29,748	$14.30
15	Bismarck, ND	$29,289	$14.08
16	Joliet, IL	$29,027	$13.96
17	Harrisburg, PA	$28,834	$13.86
18	Battle Creek, MI	$28,782	$13.84
19	Virginia Beach, VA	$28,164	$13.54
20	Beckley, WV	$27,902	$13.41

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Cracker Barrel salaries by department

Salaries at Cracker Barrel vary depending on the department you work in. Cracker Barrel salaries in the education department are the highest with an average salary of $42,012. Employees in the plant/manufacturing department at Cracker Barrel receive relatively high salaries as well, with an average salary of $34,129 per year. Departments that don't pay as well at Cracker Barrel include the hospitality/service and the retail organizational functions, with employees earning average salaries of $27,826 and $30,105, respectively.

Average Cracker Barrel salary by department

Rank	Department	Average Cracker Barrel salary	Hourly rate
1	Education	$42,012	$20.20
2	Plant/Manufacturing	$34,129	$16.41
3	Warehouse	$32,755	$15.75
4	Sales	$30,355	$14.59
5	Retail	$30,106	$14.47
6	Hospitality/Service	$27,826	$13.38

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How much does Cracker Barrel pay by department?

Best paying Cracker Barrel hospitality/service salaries

Rank	Position	Average Cracker Barrel salary	Hourly rate
1	Restaurant Manager	$54,994	$26.44
2	Prep Cook	$30,635	$14.73
3	Grill Cook	$30,112	$14.48
4	Dish Washer	$29,050	$13.97
5	Dishwasher/Busser	$28,104	$13.51
6	Server	$28,047	$13.48
7	Hostess	$25,886	$12.45
8	Waitress	$24,926	$11.98

Best paying Cracker Barrel retail salaries

Rank	Position	Average Cracker Barrel salary	Hourly rate
1	Store Manager	$48,336	$23.24
2	Assistant Manager	$41,227	$19.82
3	Retail Sales Lead	$40,456	$19.45
4	Shift Supervisor	$36,878	$17.73
5	Store Associate	$29,181	$14.03
6	Cashier	$28,309	$13.61
7	Associate Retailer	$27,961	$13.44
8	Retail Clerk	$27,131	$13.04

Best paying Cracker Barrel sales salaries

Rank	Position	Average Cracker Barrel salary	Hourly rate
1	Sales Associate	$31,346	$15.07
2	Sales Clerk	$25,168	$12.10

Cracker Barrel competitors’ average salaries

Average salaries at Cracker Barrel competitors, like Vudu, Bloomin' Brands, and Bob Evans Restaurants, vary. Vudu employees earn the highest salaries, with an average yearly salary of $67,887. The average salary at Bloomin' Brands is $45,267 per year, and the average salary at Bob Evans Restaurants is $33,625 per year.

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Highest paying Cracker Barrel competitors

Rank	Company name	Zippia score	Average salary
1	Vudu	4.5	$67,887
2	Bloomin' Brands	3.8	$45,267
3	Bob Evans Restaurants	4.3	$33,625
4	Logan's Roadhouse	4.1	$33,589
5	Panera Bread	4.3	$32,973
6	Chipotle Mexican Grill	4.4	$32,507
7	Texas Roadhouse	4.4	$31,839
8	Outback Steakhouse	4.3	$30,508
9	Chili's Grill & Bar	4.0	$30,072
10	Perkins Restaurant & Bakery	4.0	$28,542
11	Buffalo Wild Wings	4.3	$27,704
12	Red Robin	4.0	$27,506
13	Ruby Tuesday	3.7	$27,459
14	TGI Fridays	3.9	$27,440
15	Applebee's Canada	4.2	$27,331
16	Denny's	4.3	$27,081
17	Sonic Drive-In	4.3	$27,013
18	IHOP	4.0	$26,555
19	Wendy's	4.3	$26,046
20	Red Lobster	4.1	$24,916

What employees say about salary at Cracker Barrel

Employee reviewsAllShare2.0A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

They have vanished

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Went woke - lost true vision

Cracker Barrel benefits

Breakfast - lunch and dinner available all day

What do you like best about Cracker Barrel's CEO and the leadership team?

The OG was good (Mike Adkins ) the new ones that arrived after 2005 not so much

How would you improve Cracker Barrel's culture?

Get back to core values

How did you prepare for the Cracker Barrel interview?

Learning about the company

How does your compensation at Cracker Barrel compare to the industry average?

Good in the old days - they destroyed the bonus and rewards program

What's the diversity at Cracker Barrel like?

Got to diverse . Hired for diversity instead of talent

What brings you the most joy at Cracker Barrel?

Paycheck

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2023Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

The environment and energy from coworkers.

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

The management would not give many hours when asked multiple times.

Cracker Barrel benefits

The discount on food and retail items.

Is this useful?1.0A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Supporting a racist government that values guns over children Get out of Tennessee

Is this useful?5.0A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2023Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Ioved my team and manager.

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Having to leave

Cracker Barrel benefits

Half off food and merch . I was in charge with stock so I got to see all new things

Is this useful?3.0A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2022Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

The employees and servers made it a fun work environment

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

The management wasn’t good

Cracker Barrel benefits

The percentage off of food and things in the gift shop

Is this useful?3.0A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2022Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

The systems in place. The staff.

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

The inability to grow and not have the proper tools to do my job correctly.

Cracker Barrel benefits

Paid time off

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

people, beautiful products, fast paced and challenging.

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Negative people

Cracker Barrel benefits

discount on everything

Is this useful?5.0A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Completing the job and the management

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Lazy employees and the drive every day 45mins. each way

Cracker Barrel benefits

35%discount on everything

Is this useful?5.0A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

I have excellent bosses who really care about their employees

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

I would have liked for more training to be easier to receive

Cracker Barrel benefits

The employee discount was the only benefit I received

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Stability

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

The corporate mindset can sometimes make you feel like you're just a number

Cracker Barrel benefits

Paid vacation, great discounts

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

very family like environment

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

very high paced and got tired easily

Cracker Barrel benefits

everyone is great to work with

Is this useful?3.0A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

I get to be myself and work on my people skills.

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

the employees are lazy and not up to par with my standards.

Cracker Barrel benefits

My friends and managers which work there are great.

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Customers and staff

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

New management every other few months makes it hard on employees to know what is expected.

Cracker Barrel benefits

Having full time employment, health insurance and getting to do what I have always wanted to do. Love people love to cook love to interact and learn from others. Learning food cost safety osha labor cost,supply cost

Is this useful?3.0A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

The coworkers were awesome.

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

The management was horrible.

Cracker Barrel benefits

I didn’t really have any perks or benefits there.

Is this useful?5.0A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Serving others, the coworkers are all really nice, management is easy going.

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Labor intensive and always getting the scheduling wrong.

Cracker Barrel benefits

Good discount and if you are a par 4 you get a $100 gift card at Christmas.

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

I like the guests and I liked training new employees.

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

The management was very unappreciative and treated everyone how replaceable the whole team was.

Cracker Barrel benefits

Money

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Meet nice co-workers

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Management has favoritism

Cracker Barrel benefits

Employee discounts and some mangers actually care and take care of you

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

I liked that i was good at my job .

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

The pay

Cracker Barrel benefits

They gave the employees a 35 percent discount ,I learned new things and over all the experience.

Is this useful?2.0A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2020Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

The people and armosphere

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

The shifts weren’t shared equally which enabled me to earn money to save for my future

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2020Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

the coworkers and how much teamwork there is!

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

overworking

Cracker Barrel benefits

health benefits/good money

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on May 2020Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Hospitality, Friendliness, Flexibility, ability to rise, Wage

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Being inside all day has its pros but also cons, in my opinion.

Cracker Barrel benefits

ability to rise in company by earning stars for consecutive working periods, ability to increase wage and benefits

Is this useful?5.0A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2020Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Fast paced and customer service oriented

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Management was changed around a lot

Cracker Barrel benefits

the flexibility with scheduling

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2019Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Atmosphere Customers

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Scheduling

Cracker Barrel benefits

Discounts on food and store items Room to 'level up'

Is this useful?5.0A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2019Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Working with People. The ability to train. Ability to bonus.

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

Physical demands. Work hours.

Cracker Barrel benefits

Discount at the retail store and health benefits.

Is this useful?4.0A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2018Pros of working at Cracker Barrel

Great benefits and salary. Great group of peers to work with.

Cons of working at Cracker Barrel

While there are great co-workers, you do have some bad ones, who call off last minute, or are a bit lazier, which in that case, you would have to put in extra work, since it can n affect you if they don't do their stuff. Also, it's also always busy so no time for break, so you might work a long shift without eating. The job itself can be very demanding.

Cracker Barrel benefits

I love the managers there. They appreciate hard workers and accommodate if you are stuck with an unforeseen circumstance. Also you get rewarded at certain holidays if you work there long enough. There is also a work party to get everyone more acquainted outside of work. They also have employee benefits with discount on the delicious food they serve.

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Cracker Barrel highest paying jobs

• Associate Manager
• Training Coordinator
• Store Manager
• Retail Sales Lead
• Skills Trainer
• Shift Leader
• Sales Associate
• Merchandise Handler
• Prep Cook
• Grill Cook
• Dish Washer
• Cashier
• Dishwasher/Busser
• Server
• Retail Clerk

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Updated December 15, 2025

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