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Fast Food Worker salary
Average fast food worker salary
$11.95
How much does a fast food worker make?
The average fast food worker salary in the United States is $24,860. Fast food worker salaries typically range between $12,000 and $51,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for fast food workers is $11.95 per hour.
Fast food worker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Fast food workers earn the highest average salary in New Hampshire.
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Where can a Fast Food Worker earn more?
Fast Food Worker salary estimates from across the web
Average fast food worker salary by state
Highest paying states for fast food workers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $34,272 | $16.48 |
| 2 | Utah | $27,115 | $13.04 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $29,552 | $14.21 |
| 4 | Michigan | $30,620 | $14.72 |
| 5 | New York | $32,627 | $15.69 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $31,743 | $15.26 |
| 7 | Delaware | $27,531 | $13.24 |
| 8 | Washington | $27,119 | $13.04 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $29,473 | $14.17 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $26,983 | $12.97 |
| 11 | Iowa | $26,667 | $12.82 |
| 12 | Vermont | $31,389 | $15.09 |
| 13 | Missouri | $24,759 | $11.90 |
| 14 | Ohio | $24,927 | $11.98 |
| 15 | Oregon | $25,520 | $12.27 |
| 16 | Colorado | $25,501 | $12.26 |
| 17 | Arizona | $26,239 | $12.61 |
| 18 | Texas | $23,825 | $11.45 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $27,163 | $13.06 |
| 20 | Idaho | $24,913 | $11.98 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $23,668 | $11.38 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $23,743 | $11.41 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $22,523 | $10.83 |
| 24 | Maine | $27,246 | $13.10 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $23,047 | $11.08 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $23,371 | $11.24 |
| 27 | Florida | $22,548 | $10.84 |
| 28 | Alabama | $22,822 | $10.97 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $25,339 | $12.18 |
| 30 | Kansas | $24,078 | $11.58 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $22,375 | $10.76 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $28,186 | $13.55 |
| 33 | California | $24,787 | $11.92 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $21,703 | $10.43 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $24,686 | $11.87 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $23,158 | $11.13 |
| 37 | Montana | $22,778 | $10.95 |
| 38 | Virginia | $21,886 | $10.52 |
| 39 | Maryland | $24,403 | $11.73 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $21,283 | $10.23 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $22,263 | $10.70 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $21,630 | $10.40 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $20,521 | $9.87 |
| 44 | Indiana | $22,291 | $10.72 |
| 45 | Georgia | $20,440 | $9.83 |
| 46 | Alaska | $21,602 | $10.39 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $21,322 | $10.25 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $20,915 | $10.06 |
| 49 | Nevada | $21,833 | $10.50 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $22,088 | $10.62 |
| 51 | Illinois | $21,190 | $10.19 |
Highest paying cities for fast food workers
The highest-paying cities for fast food workers are Franklin Square, NY, Falmouth, MA, and Southfield, MI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Square, NY | $32,633 | $15.69 |
| 2 | Falmouth, MA | $31,795 | $15.29 |
| 3 | Southfield, MI | $30,728 | $14.77 |
| 4 | Cedar Falls, IA | $26,957 | $12.96 |
| 5 | Mesa, AZ | $26,186 | $12.59 |
| 6 | Beaverton, OR | $25,524 | $12.27 |
| 7 | San Antonio, TX | $23,867 | $11.47 |
| 8 | Greenville, SC | $23,067 | $11.09 |
| 9 | Auburn, AL | $22,826 | $10.97 |
| 10 | Tallahassee, FL | $22,552 | $10.84 |
| 11 | Durham, NC | $22,486 | $10.81 |
| 12 | Arlington, VA | $22,391 | $10.76 |
| 13 | Kahului, HI | $22,087 | $10.62 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $21,279 | $10.23 |
| 15 | Atlanta, GA | $20,447 | $9.83 |
Fast Food Worker salary details
A fast food worker's salary ranges from $12,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a fast food worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $24,860 | $2,072 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $16,000 | $1,333 | $8 |
| 10th Percentile | $12,000 | $1,000 | $6 |
Highest paying fast food worker jobs
The highest paying types of fast food workers are crew trainer, associate food scientist, and co-worker.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Trainer | $53,128 | $4,427 | $25.54 | 101,338 |
| Crew Member | $28,946 | $2,412 | $13.92 | 239,413 |
| Crew Person | $27,911 | $2,326 | $13.42 | 127,605 |
| Mcdonalds Crew Member | $26,648 | $2,221 | $12.81 | 133,695 |
| Food Service Attendant | $25,604 | $2,134 | $12.31 | 229,108 |
| Cook/Server | $29,716 | $2,476 | $14.29 | 257,582 |
Top companies hiring fast food workers now:
Which companies pay fast food workers the most?
Fast food worker salaries at UC Merced and University of California, Berkeley are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average fast food worker salary at companies like Wintergreen and Chemung Arc are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UC Merced | $47,573 | $22.87 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | $41,589 | $19.99 |
| 3 | Wintergreen | $37,427 | $17.99 |
| 4 | Chemung Arc | $36,266 | $17.44 |
| 5 | University of California | $34,751 | $16.71 |
| 6 | Compass Group USA | $30,218 | $14.53 |
| 7 | University of Iowa Center for Advancement | $30,183 | $14.51 |
| 8 | TPI | $29,965 | $14.41 |
| 9 | Tufts University | $29,509 | $14.19 |
| 10 | El Rio Community Health Center | $29,466 | $14.17 |
| 11 | Legends Hospitality | $29,453 | $14.16 |
| 12 | MSG Entertainment | $26,884 | $12.93 |
| 13 | Bethany Village | $26,850 | $12.91 |
| 14 | North Kansas City Hospital | $26,695 | $12.83 |
| 15 | Legend Holdings | $26,562 | $12.77 |
| 16 | Caliper Family of Companies | $26,047 | $12.52 |
| 17 | Jonathan Club | $25,759 | $12.38 |
| 18 | Papa Gino's | $25,710 | $12.36 |
| 19 | PeopleReady | $25,634 | $12.32 |
| 20 | PSEA | $25,471 | $12.25 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Fast Food Worker salary trends
The average fast food worker salary has risen by $5,617 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fast food worker earned $19,243 annually, but today, they earn $24,860 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for fast food workers over the last decade.
Compare fast food worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average fast food worker salary over time
Compare fast food worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Fast Food Worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,900 | $11.95 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $23,700 | $11.40 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $22,400 | $10.78 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $21,300 | $10.24 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $20,500 | $9.87 | +2.7% |
Recently added fast food worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | Fast Food Worker | Kane, PA | 12/09/2024 | $39,653 |
| Community Plus | 3 Fast Food Worker | Bend, OR | 12/05/2024 | $28,592 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Fast Food Worker | Parkesburg, PA | 11/27/2024 | $36,063 |
| Penn State University | Fast Food Worker | Parkesburg, PA | 11/27/2024 | $36,063 |
| Food Worker I-Children's | Iowa City, IA | 10/26/2024 | $35,416 | |
| Penn State | Fast Food Worker | Kane, PA | 10/24/2024 | $39,653 |
| Fairmont | Fast Food Worker | Lincoln, NE | 10/24/2024 | $31,444 |
| University of Iowa | Food Worker I-Children's | Iowa City, IA | 10/20/2024 | $35,416 |
| Kebab Planet LLC | Fast Food Worker | Lake Forest, CA | 10/14/2024 | $33,392 |
| Flik Independent School Dining | Food Srevice Worker | Tacoma, WA | 10/11/2024 | $39,653 |
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