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Kitchen runner salary
Average kitchen runner salary
$14.76
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Average kitchen runner salary by state
Highest paying states for kitchen runners
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $43,601 | $20.96 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $38,906 | $18.70 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $42,160 | $20.27 |
| 4 | Maine | $43,162 | $20.75 |
| 5 | Colorado | $38,688 | $18.60 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $52,988 | $25.48 |
| 7 | New York | $58,087 | $27.93 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $40,892 | $19.66 |
| 9 | Vermont | $42,063 | $20.22 |
| 10 | Michigan | $33,738 | $16.22 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $36,136 | $17.37 |
| 12 | Alaska | $41,585 | $19.99 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $34,035 | $16.36 |
| 14 | Delaware | $39,509 | $18.99 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $35,687 | $17.16 |
| 16 | Utah | $32,676 | $15.71 |
| 17 | Maryland | $35,803 | $17.21 |
| 18 | Ohio | $31,288 | $15.04 |
| 19 | Montana | $30,936 | $14.87 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $32,206 | $15.48 |
| 21 | Illinois | $32,119 | $15.44 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $44,867 | $21.57 |
| 23 | California | $36,028 | $17.32 |
| 24 | Oregon | $36,631 | $17.61 |
| 25 | Washington | $36,718 | $17.65 |
| 26 | Nevada | $28,063 | $13.49 |
| 27 | Virginia | $32,904 | $15.82 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $33,732 | $16.22 |
| 29 | Texas | $27,729 | $13.33 |
| 30 | Arizona | $27,623 | $13.28 |
| 31 | Iowa | $29,869 | $14.36 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $27,227 | $13.09 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $33,408 | $16.06 |
| 34 | Indiana | $29,646 | $14.25 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $32,155 | $15.46 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $29,661 | $14.26 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $26,200 | $12.60 |
| 38 | Kansas | $26,791 | $12.88 |
| 39 | Idaho | $25,732 | $12.37 |
| 40 | Florida | $23,714 | $11.40 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $26,841 | $12.90 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $24,991 | $12.01 |
| 43 | Missouri | $24,665 | $11.86 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $24,256 | $11.66 |
| 45 | Georgia | $22,802 | $10.96 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $22,001 | $10.58 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $25,167 | $12.10 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $22,182 | $10.66 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $23,686 | $11.39 |
| 50 | Alabama | $21,631 | $10.40 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $20,941 | $10.07 |
Kitchen runner salary details
A kitchen runner's salary ranges from $18,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a kitchen runner's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $30,693 | $2,558 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $18,000 | $1,500 | $9 |
Highest paying kitchen runner jobs
The highest paying types of kitchen runners are runner, deli clerk, and catering assistant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery Clerk | $28,651 | $2,388 | $13.77 | 67,778 |
| Food Service Worker | $28,753 | $2,396 | $13.82 | 169,323 |
| Food Prep/Dishwasher | $29,964 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,200 |
| Food Clerk | $29,967 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,838 |
| Seafood Clerk | $31,941 | $2,662 | $15.36 | 66,540 |
| Deli Worker | $28,578 | $2,382 | $13.74 | 37,658 |
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Kitchen runner salary trends
The average kitchen runner salary has risen by $8,006 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average kitchen runner earned $22,687 annually, but today, they earn $30,693 a year. That works out to a 22% change in pay for kitchen runners over the last decade.
Compare kitchen runner salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average kitchen runner salary over time
Compare kitchen runner salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Kitchen runner salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,700 | $14.76 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $29,200 | $14.04 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $27,900 | $13.43 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $26,800 | $12.87 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | $25,200 | $12.14 | +5.9% |
Recently added kitchen runner salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA Inc. | Loft Kitchen Runner | Chicago, IL | 06/25/2025 | $36,731 |
| Delaware North Companies | Kitchen Runner, Lambeau Field | Green Bay, WI | 06/25/2025 | $31,305 |
| Rosevale Cocktail Kitchen; Starchild | Runner-Rosevale Kitchen | New York, NY | 05/18/2025 | $34,436 |
| MGM Resorts | Kitchen Runner Amphora-Borgata Seasonal | Atlantic City, NJ | 05/11/2025 | $43,827 |
| Amherst College | Kitchen Runner | Amherst, MA | 03/29/2025 | $40,383 |
| Rosevale Cocktail & Kitchen; Starchild | Runner-Rosevale Kitchen | New York, NY | 03/28/2025 | $34,436 |
| Hilton Worldwide | Kitchen Runner (Temporary)-New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY | 03/20/2025 | $63,340 |
| Livingwell Health Clubs Ltd. | Kitchen Runner-New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY | 02/19/2025 | $63,340 |
| Hilton Global Foundation | Kitchen Runner (Temporary)-New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY | 02/12/2025 | $63,340 |
| Compass Group USA Inc. | Runner | GUY Fieri's Kitchen + Bar Chase Field | Phoenix, AZ | 02/07/2025 | $29,218 |
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