KFC shift leader salary

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Average KFC shift leader salary

$16.27hourly

$24,679 yearly

Entry-level KFC shift leader salary

$18,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does KFC pay shift leaders?

The average salary for KFC shift leaders is $24,679 per year. KFC shift leader salaries range between $18,000 to $32,000 per year. KFC shift leaders earn 27% less than the national average salary for shift leaders of $33,841.

Location impacts how much a shift leader at KFC can expect to make. Shift leaders at KFC make the most in Tumwater, WA, Buffalo, NY, and Nome, AK.

How much does KFC pay shift leaders by location?

KFC pays shift leaders the most in Tumwater, WA, Buffalo, NY, and Nome, AK. Additionally, cities like Bonita and Sterling Heights also report highly competitive salaries for shift leaders at KFC.

Shift leader KFC salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Tumwater, WA	$32,854	$15.80
2	Buffalo, NY	$32,272	$15.52
3	Nome, AK	$30,659	$14.74
4	Bonita, CA	$29,294	$14.08
5	Sterling Heights, MI	$27,008	$12.98
6	Virginia Beach, VA	$26,230	$12.61
7	Annapolis, MD	$25,551	$12.28
8	West Palm Beach, FL	$25,524	$12.27
9	Butte-Silver Bow, MT	$25,340	$12.18
10	Houston, TX	$24,224	$11.65

Highest-paid KFC shift leaders by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Part-Time Key Manager	$57,393	$28	-
2	Leader	$49,440	$24	1
3	Manager	$39,762	$19	-
4	Floor Manager	$38,223	$18	-
5	Team Leader/Trainer	$36,338	$17	-
6	Lead Assistant Manager	$33,644	$16	-
7	Team Leader	$33,063	$16	-
8	Assistant Manager/Barista	$32,133	$15	-
9	Customer Sales Leader	$31,280	$15	-
10	Barista, Manager	$31,179	$15	-

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Shift leader salary at KFC competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	PepsiCo	$40,393	$19	20
2	Panera Bread	$35,539	$17	1165
3	Johnny Rockets	$31,325	$15	3
4	Hardee's Food Systems Inc	$30,607	$15	6
5	Yum! Brands	$30,400	$15	1
6	Church's Chicken	$30,243	$15	110
7	Applebee's Canada	$29,985	$14	21
8	Dunkin' Donuts	$29,243	$14	31
9	Dairy Queen	$29,062	$14	256
10	Little Caesars	$28,702	$14	343
11	Arby's	$28,655	$14	1872
12	Chick-fil-A	$28,312	$14	1266
13	Burger King	$28,309	$14	459
14	Taco Bell	$28,229	$14	7990
15	Subway	$27,997	$13	86
16	Interfoods of America, Inc.	$27,968	$13	-
17	Wendy's	$27,578	$13	2035
18	Sonic Drive-In	$26,819	$13	1914
19	Pizza Hut	$25,510	$12	2308
20	McDonald's	$25,190	$12	13168

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