Fast Food Worker Salary
Updated December 12, 2022
Average Fast Food Worker Salary
$11.95hourly
$24,860 yearly
Entry level Salary
$12,000 yearly$12,000
10%
$24,860
Median
$51,000
90%
How much does a Fast Food Worker make?
Fast food workers make $24,860 per year on average, or $11.95 per hour, in the United States. Fast food workers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $12,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $51,000.
Location impacts how much a fast food worker can expect to make. Fast food workers make the most in New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Michigan.
Highest Paying States For Fast Food Workers
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Average Salary:
Fast Food Worker average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $34,272 | $16.48 | 380 |
| 2 | Utah | $27,115 | $13.04 | 934 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $29,552 | $14.21 | 805 |
| 4 | Michigan | $30,620 | $14.72 | 1,055 |
| 5 | New York | $32,627 | $15.69 | 1,636 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $31,743 | $15.26 | 992 |
| 7 | Delaware | $27,531 | $13.24 | 264 |
| 8 | Washington | $27,119 | $13.04 | 1,826 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $29,473 | $14.17 | 148 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $26,983 | $12.97 | 1,048 |
| 11 | Iowa | $26,667 | $12.82 | 591 |
| 12 | Vermont | $31,389 | $15.09 | 75 |
| 13 | Missouri | $24,759 | $11.90 | 1,278 |
| 14 | Ohio | $24,927 | $11.98 | 1,754 |
| 15 | Oregon | $25,520 | $12.27 | 980 |
| 16 | Colorado | $25,501 | $12.26 | 1,398 |
| 17 | Arizona | $26,239 | $12.61 | 918 |
| 18 | Texas | $23,825 | $11.45 | 5,341 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $27,163 | $13.06 | 1,049 |
| 20 | Idaho | $24,913 | $11.98 | 303 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $23,668 | $11.38 | 545 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $23,743 | $11.41 | 469 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $22,523 | $10.83 | 298 |
| 24 | Maine | $27,246 | $13.10 | 172 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $23,047 | $11.08 | 1,146 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $23,371 | $11.24 | 2,118 |
| 27 | Florida | $22,548 | $10.84 | 4,520 |
| 28 | Alabama | $22,822 | $10.97 | 839 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $25,339 | $12.18 | 124 |
| 30 | Kansas | $24,078 | $11.58 | 407 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $22,375 | $10.76 | 2,699 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $28,186 | $13.55 | 157 |
| 33 | California | $24,787 | $11.92 | 6,149 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $21,703 | $10.43 | 383 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $24,686 | $11.87 | 1,119 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $23,158 | $11.13 | 240 |
| 37 | Montana | $22,778 | $10.95 | 192 |
| 38 | Virginia | $21,886 | $10.52 | 2,377 |
| 39 | Maryland | $24,403 | $11.73 | 762 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $21,283 | $10.23 | 651 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $22,263 | $10.70 | 345 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $21,630 | $10.40 | 112 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $20,521 | $9.87 | 1,526 |
| 44 | Indiana | $22,291 | $10.72 | 846 |
| 45 | Georgia | $20,440 | $9.83 | 2,825 |
| 46 | Alaska | $21,602 | $10.39 | 111 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $21,322 | $10.25 | 531 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $20,915 | $10.06 | 671 |
| 49 | Nevada | $21,833 | $10.50 | 232 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $22,088 | $10.62 | 93 |
| 51 | Illinois | $21,190 | $10.19 | 1,262 |
Highest Paying Cities For Fast Food Workers
| 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 Workers Salary Details
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 Types of Fast Food Workers
| 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 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Fast Food Workers The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UC Merced | $47,573 | $22.87 | |
| 2 | University of California, Berkeley | $41,589 | $19.99 | |
| 3 | Wintergreen | $37,427 | $17.99 | 2 |
| 4 | Chemung Arc | $36,266 | $17.44 | |
| 5 | University of California | $34,751 | $16.71 | 192 |
| 6 | Compass Group USA | $30,218 | $14.53 | 4,514 |
| 7 | University of Iowa Center for Advancement | $30,183 | $14.51 | 1 |
| 8 | TPI | $29,965 | $14.41 | |
| 9 | Tufts University | $29,509 | $14.19 | 1 |
| 10 | El Rio Community Health Center | $29,466 | $14.17 | |
| 11 | Legends Hospitality | $29,453 | $14.16 | 25 |
| 12 | MSG Entertainment | $26,884 | $12.93 | 7 |
| 13 | Bethany Village | $26,850 | $12.91 | |
| 14 | North Kansas City Hospital | $26,695 | $12.83 | |
| 15 | Legend Holdings | $26,562 | $12.77 | 26 |
| 16 | Caliper Family of Companies | $26,047 | $12.52 | 4 |
| 17 | Jonathan Club | $25,759 | $12.38 | |
| 18 | Papa Gino's | $25,710 | $12.36 | |
| 19 | PeopleReady | $25,634 | $12.32 | 268 |
| 20 | PSEA | $25,471 | $12.25 | 27 |
Fast Food Worker Pay Trends
Average Fast Food Worker Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Fast Food Worker Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,900 | $11.95 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $23,700 | $11.40 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | $22,400 | $10.78 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $21,300 | $10.24 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | $20,500 | $9.87 | +2.7% |
Recently Added Fast Food Worker Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA Inc. | Food SVC Worker | Hamden, CT | 11/19/2022 | $29,218 |
| Families First of Minnesota | Food Prep Worker | Rochester, MN | 11/19/2022 | $37,963 |
| University of Iowa | Food Worker I-Trayline | Iowa City, IA | 11/18/2022 | $31,660 |
| Compass Group, North America | Food SVC Worker | Hamden, CT | 11/17/2022 | $29,218 |
| Aerotek | Food Worker | Pleasanton, CA | 11/16/2022 | $41,740 |
| Compass Group USA Inc. | Food SVC Worker | Montclair, NJ | 11/16/2022 | $27,131 |
| Compass Group USA Inc. | Food SVC Worker | Montclair, NJ | 11/16/2022 | $27,131 |
| Aramark | Food Prep Worker | Bakersfield, CA | 11/08/2022 | $33,392 |
| Aramark Corp. | Food Prep Worker | Bakersfield, CA | 11/08/2022 | $33,392 |
| University of Michigan | Food SVC Worker I | Ann Arbor, MI | 11/08/2022 | $35,479 |
Fast Food Worker Salaries FAQs
What State Pays Fast Food Workers The Most?
New Hampshire pays Fast Food Workers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $34,272 per year, or $16.48 per hour.
How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As A Fast Food Worker?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Fast Food Worker if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $32,627 per year.
What Type Of Fast Food Worker Gets Paid The Most?
Crew Trainer gets paid the most. Crew Trainer made a median salary of $53,128. The best-paid 10 percent make $58,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $48,000.
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