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The highest paying jobs at McDonald's are shift manager, team leader, shift supervisor, and swing manager. Shift manager jobs at McDonald's earn an average yearly salary of $27,926, McDonald's team leader jobs average $26,420, and McDonald's shift supervisor jobs average $26,157.
The lowest paying McDonald's roles include crew member and cook/server. McDonald's crew member average salary is $23,868 per year. So while the average McDonald's salary is $25,163 there is a big variation in pay depending on the role.
| Rank | Job title | Average McDonald's salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shift Manager | $27,926 | $13.43 |
| 2 | Team Leader | $26,420 | $12.70 |
| 3 | Shift Supervisor | $26,157 | $12.58 |
| 4 | Swing Manager | $26,066 | $12.53 |
| 5 | Crew Trainer | $26,022 | $12.51 |
| 6 | Customer Service Representative | $24,685 | $11.87 |
| 7 | Floor Supervisor | $24,607 | $11.83 |
| 8 | Grill Cook | $24,396 | $11.73 |
| 9 | Food Service Worker | $24,296 | $11.68 |
| 10 | Cashier | $23,991 | $11.53 |
| 11 | Cook/Server | $23,933 | $11.51 |
| 12 | Crew Member | $23,869 | $11.48 |
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McDonald's pays the highest salaries in Massachusetts due to higher costs of living and competition in the state.
| Rank | State | Average McDonald's salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $33,462 | $16.09 |
| 2 | Maine | $32,098 | $15.43 |
| 3 | Washington | $30,824 | $14.82 |
| 4 | California | $30,443 | $14.64 |
| 5 | New York | $30,283 | $14.56 |
| 6 | Oregon | $29,722 | $14.29 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $28,774 | $13.83 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $28,147 | $13.53 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $27,481 | $13.21 |
| 10 | Maryland | $26,847 | $12.91 |
| 11 | Colorado | $26,791 | $12.88 |
| 12 | Illinois | $26,185 | $12.59 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $26,011 | $12.51 |
| 14 | Delaware | $25,702 | $12.36 |
| 15 | Arizona | $25,611 | $12.31 |
| 16 | Michigan | $25,596 | $12.31 |
| 17 | Montana | $25,480 | $12.25 |
| 18 | Nevada | $25,146 | $12.09 |
| 19 | Ohio | $24,738 | $11.89 |
| 20 | Utah | $24,667 | $11.86 |
| Rank | Location | Average McDonald's salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton, MA | $33,500 | $16.11 |
| 2 | Portland, ME | $32,123 | $15.44 |
| 3 | Essex, VT | $32,037 | $15.40 |
| 4 | Fairbanks, AK | $31,587 | $15.19 |
| 5 | Sacramento, CA | $31,285 | $15.04 |
| 6 | Nashua, NH | $30,991 | $14.90 |
| 7 | Kirkland, WA | $30,938 | $14.87 |
| 8 | Bridgeport, CT | $30,632 | $14.73 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $30,121 | $14.48 |
| 10 | Bend, OR | $29,331 | $14.10 |
| 11 | Providence, RI | $29,154 | $14.02 |
| 12 | Camden, NJ | $29,068 | $13.98 |
| 13 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $28,778 | $13.84 |
| 14 | Washington, DC | $28,220 | $13.57 |
| 15 | Grand Forks, ND | $28,008 | $13.47 |
| 16 | Green Bay, WI | $27,486 | $13.21 |
| 17 | Eagan, MN | $27,323 | $13.14 |
| 18 | Baltimore, MD | $26,966 | $12.96 |
| 19 | Denver, CO | $26,804 | $12.89 |
| 20 | Chicago, IL | $26,222 | $12.61 |
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Salaries at McDonald's vary depending on the department you work in. McDonald's salaries in the plant/manufacturing department are the highest with an average salary of $27,354. Employees in the facilities department at McDonald's receive relatively high salaries as well, with an average salary of $26,946 per year. Departments that don't pay as well at McDonald's include the hospitality/service and the retail organizational functions, with employees earning average salaries of $24,284 and $24,688, respectively.
| Rank | Department | Average McDonald's salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant/Manufacturing | $27,354 | $13.15 |
| 2 | Facilities | $26,946 | $12.95 |
| 3 | Supply Chain | $25,942 | $12.47 |
| 4 | Retail | $24,689 | $11.87 |
| 5 | Hospitality/Service | $24,284 | $11.68 |
| Rank | Position | Average McDonald's salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department Manager | $27,610 | $13.27 |
| 2 | Assistant Manager | $27,239 | $13.10 |
| 3 | Team Leader | $26,420 | $12.70 |
| 4 | Shift Supervisor | $26,157 | $12.58 |
| 5 | Crew Trainer | $26,022 | $12.51 |
| 6 | Floor Supervisor | $24,607 | $11.83 |
| 7 | Cashier | $23,991 | $11.53 |
| Rank | Position | Average McDonald's salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen Manager | $28,775 | $13.83 |
| 2 | Restaurant Manager | $27,709 | $13.32 |
| 3 | Crew Trainer | $26,022 | $12.51 |
| 4 | Lobby Attendant | $25,069 | $12.05 |
| 5 | Kitchen Staff | $24,644 | $11.85 |
| 6 | Grill Cook | $24,396 | $11.73 |
| 7 | Food Service Worker | $24,296 | $11.68 |
| 8 | Guest Services | $24,012 | $11.54 |
| 9 | Cook/Server | $23,933 | $11.51 |
| 10 | Fast Food Worker | $23,919 | $11.50 |
| 11 | Mcdonalds Crew Member | $23,856 | $11.47 |
| 12 | Server And Hostess | $23,833 | $11.46 |
| 13 | Order Taker | $23,826 | $11.45 |
| Rank | Position | Average McDonald's salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shift Manager | $27,926 | $13.43 |
| 2 | Swing Manager | $26,066 | $12.53 |
| 3 | Crew Trainer | $26,022 | $12.51 |
| 4 | Line Cook | $24,405 | $11.73 |
| 5 | Fry Cook | $24,262 | $11.66 |
| 6 | Crew Person | $23,885 | $11.48 |
Average salaries at McDonald's competitors, like Vudu, Yum! Brands, and Panera Bread, vary. Vudu employees earn the highest salaries, with an average yearly salary of $67,887. The average salary at Yum! Brands is $48,128 per year, and the average salary at Panera Bread is $32,973 per year.
| Rank | Company name | Zippia score | Average salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vudu | 4.5 | $67,887 |
| 2 | Yum! Brands | 4.9 | $48,128 |
| 3 | Panera Bread | 4.3 | $32,973 |
| 4 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 4.4 | $32,507 |
| 5 | Jack in the Box | 3.9 | $30,716 |
| 6 | Domino's Pizza | 4.3 | $29,583 |
| 7 | Planet Hollywood International | 4.7 | $29,207 |
| 8 | Pizza Hut | 4.1 | $28,541 |
| 9 | Dunkin' Donuts | 4.1 | $27,851 |
| 10 | Chick-fil-A | 4.4 | $27,387 |
| 11 | Applebee's Canada | 4.2 | $27,331 |
| 12 | Hardee's Food Systems Inc | 4.2 | $27,230 |
| 13 | Sonic Drive-In | 4.3 | $27,013 |
| 14 | Taco Bell | 4.2 | $26,941 |
| 15 | Arby's | 4.2 | $26,872 |
| 16 | Dairy Queen | 4.1 | $26,822 |
| 17 | Burger King | 4.5 | $26,543 |
| 18 | Wendy's | 4.3 | $26,046 |
| 19 | Subway | 4.2 | $25,489 |
| 20 | KFC | 4.2 | $25,307 |
You get to make people happy and depending on where you are and the people, you can make friends
It can be very stressful, some people are rude!
The food
Pretty good
I wouldn't want to improve anything besides bring the price down!
I practised with my parents
Very motivating well organized easy going hands on training
Not applicable
My favorite perk cashiering cleaning fryer,my salary
Understanding,organized
By being strong teammember
I prepared by prayer,family,
My compensation was average
My representation reflects me
Making the shift teammembers
Working around scedules
Cutting hours people not showing up pay
Manager shift
The free meal for our lunch break
A good environment with my fellow Co workers
Bad management
Being respectful to one and other
Learning about the establishment and dress nicely.
They respect your schedule
nothing, the pay is little and i had hot coffee poured on me by a customer. my coworker got stabbed too
everything
none
Not much. Some of my coworkers are terrific, and some customers are good people. Management at most McDonalds allows and contributes to a toxic environment. Bullying and abuse is done BY managers. Reporting to higher ups changes nothing. A lot of lip service, but no results
Abuse and bullying, including from managers. In our group, higher ups don't even want to be told that somebody is a good worker or manager. They say How would you know what makes a good employee or manager? Yeah duh. Maybe because I'm alive
None. We don't get any except free meals since pandemic. All that stuff about benefits is for general managers and above. Even first level managers have few benefits
Nothing. Fans of bullies and toxicity’s can thrive at McD’s. People who want to be mentally and emotionally healthy should avoid this company at all costs
Without extreme dedication from the very top and a strong will to overhaul everything related to the company, nothing can save McD’s
Filled out an application, mentally went over experiences at various McD’s, and checked out some of their media sites
Below average, but since the hospitality sector has lousy pay, that means pay is not enough for survival
Doesn’t really exist. Corporate tosses around a bunch of pictures and some literature about “Rah, rah! We think every human is great!” In reality, they are abusive to most employees and very abusive to non-typical people
Leaving at the end of my shift. While at work, the best parts are the good co-workers (there are some) and those customers who treat us like people
Got free food
Wanted to kill myself
foot lettuce
Flexible scheduling to work around your busy schedule.
Blood sugar and blood pressure, increases inflammation, and may mean an individual does not eat enough necessary nutrients.
Your able to make money.
you can learn a lot fast.
upper Management can be a set back depending on which one you work for..
The nation wide employee discount. smilemaker.com is where you can buy Mcdonalds stuff an they offer 2.500 toward college of your choice.
they thought I had poetical and told me I'd make a good store manager one day,
have friendlier people in upper management..
I applied online and when I went for my interview they didn't have my info so I had to refill out an app when I got there an the lady that first interviewed me was awesome and friendly but they later let her go after she worked there 12 yrs it was sad to see her go..
its a fast setting but not like working with or in an office by no means.
The one I worked at needs to highly improve on that on the real..
difference in people an moods . the customers well most of the were very entertaining as well as the crew.
I thought the pros at working for McDonald's were the hourly pay was much higher than most minimum wage jobs and I worked good hours.
The camaraderie was not very good between crew members and I was often spoke about behind my back and mistreated. They showed me I was not welcome in the Hispanic group..My last day was being fired without authorization from the store manager when she asked me to come back and work I refused they made my job hard to keep. It was daily.
Lunch was on McDonald's. I really enjoyed being one of two members on that kept me focused and busy time would go back fast running back drive and doing front counter.
Energetic uplifting and firm she was not happy to see me go but I couldn't handle much more harassment and mistreatment almost all of them treated me like an outcast.
I would make it very clear that there should not be any biased behavior in an work environment nor should anyone bring the home or drama or demeanor thereof to work. Not exceptions...
I winged it,it was my first interview
This was my first job from then to now 50% it has gone up in market. It was 7:50 an hour 2005.
Money and freedom we with ability keep my children busy
Getting to know my coworkers and having a good experience there and it was great to be nice and talk to the customers while working
Everyone thought I started stuff when I didn't and they didn't really like that I was doing homework on my break
The ability to take home food so I wouldn't have to skip lunch nor would I have to go hungry
I got ready and walked up there and then made sure everything was good while I filled out the paperwork
I would make sure all employees would feel equal and make sure no one would be bullied
They worked with you when you had stuff going on and would help you when you needed it
It doesn't honestly because I did everything that was expected of me and more
I'm okay with that
The ability to joke with coworkers and the way we were all helping each other out
Meet people and friends and help people
Hours for newbys have to pick up others hours
Free meal crew meal
Good
More job opportunities and openings
Googled stuff about being prepared for interviews
Normal
Is okay could be a little bit more better
Helping people and makes me feel great about myself
nothing sad hopelesss
everything
nothing no ice cream its sad that there is no one working for money and get paid mere tips
bad t shirt and jeans
more money because we do noot get paid enough and the managers are rude
nothing
going home after working and dealing with my boss and rude customers
No the best
terrible
They paid pretty well.
The disrespect that customers gave
i got free food sometime
Great people clean environment and you can get help whenever you honestly need and it’s in all a good place to work
Honestly you get paid almost nothing at all and not have any hours for a week or two
The meal after work and the break meal
Nothing really
By using the salary even by a little
I interviewed by just talking to them and asking questions
It’s way bellow average of $15 only being 11.25 Horrible
I don’t really know
Having a great team to be positive with
flexibility of days to work and also the schedulle
pay
bonuses at the quarter of each month
, talking to lots of customers and getting connections with them, learning how to get things done fast and under pressure
not a good working enviorment, managers were rude to staff and customers, under paid
free food
I thought McDonald's had many pros such as location, starting salary, schedule flexibility, sick leave. McDonald's does spend a lot on the uniforms for the team members. No
In my opinion the cons of working at McDonald's and I think this may pertain specifically. 99% of the staff are Hispanic. Over half of the Hispanic crew members do not know or understand English.
My favorite benefits os
Crew there was great
Hrs were split shift and training was non existant -you pretty much had to just watch crew members.
Free lunch and great coworkers.
I've made a lot of friends and developed a lot of skills relating to teamwork, efficiency, money management, and customer service.
The scheduling is wacky and management constantly hires more people than they can schedule properly, meaning that the new people get few hours and crew trainers get overworked.
Employee discounts
The other employees become your friends quickly and the work is not hard but constantly busy
Customers are VERY rude when things aren’t in your control
You get free meals while working or 30% discount when off work
I learned to deal with people on all levels
I liked everything about working there.
I am not receiving any benefit from McDonalds
Free food
Hardheaded managers
I get around faster then a lot of other people I've worked with
I liked the people who worked there.
I did not like the stressful work environment.
Employee recognition point system that can be cashed in for gift cards, as well as free food.
Making the special drinks.
Customers, the pressure to keep the drive thru moving. No matter the situation or if the order is 5 secs away from being ready
30% employee discount from the app, or from managers if you ask for it.
Getting a free meal on my break
I'm working a s*** hole dealing with other shows
There's no pros
The team work and employee growing opportunities.
Nothing
Paid vacations time.
Nothing really. The only good thing they had going for them was Friday’s because they would bring food.
Everything. They did not manage anything properly, had no back up for people not showing up on time, forced people to stay past their work time until the people who were late showed up, didn’t care about their employees health but would often have employees going without breaks frequently, and would take advantage of the good workers by shoving most of the work on them instead of dividing the work properly.
Nothing, as I said, the only good thing they had going for them was the Friday’s food thing, and even that wasn’t that great.
I like the easy going I like the easy-going atmosphere. I did get overwhelmed but at time.
It seems I got my job late. I was given very low level positions even when there were other people that could do it. I don’t blame them. It was business.
Lunch was free.
I got to do and learn everything without someone breathing on my neck. I had good hours and got paid pretty good. I loved doing what I did when i worked there.
The people are rude the customers, the bosses, the coworkers, and especially the GM.
I love making money.
The people sometimes
The constant stress and yelling
I do not like any of the perks and or benefits, there's nothing really wrong with them, they're just not for me
Making friends
None
My favorite perk is being able to be mobile for most of the interactions McDonald's uses the internet and web based browsing for communications to all of its staff and employees.
Free food, the hours
Management, they are unfair to certain people
Nothing, they don't have any
Some managers understand that you have a life outside of work.
Just about everything.
free meals
location
schedule
friendly staff, location, travel commute time, I do like some of the food
The team was friendly and helped me get used to working fast.
The management in the morning was strict and the night shift was laid back so when managers switched shifts it was odd.
Scholarship opportunities and deals for employees.
Taking orders
2 of the managers stress me out to much
Being able to get a free meal
We are always greet to customer, With smile & Friendly. This is our Second family.
The food and My bestie
The ice cream machine is always broken and The boss is mean.
Being rude to customers and Stealing food.
Safety and security, women empowerment and flexible hours.
Career growth is very slow overthere.
Allowances, incentives, health insurance etc
I like the food and everything
I like everything about the work
I don't know what my favorite perk is
Management skills used, custom menu plan, exceed sales.
No one want to work as team membership, individual do own work.
Making friends and being able to make money to pay for my Bill's and put food on the table.
Didnt get paid good.
None
Helping my community, Meeting others needs, and Getting paid
Cranky customers
Free food
The flexibility of hours and the shift I work.
Drama
Getting to work the shift I wanted and working with a couple nice respectful people.
The flexibility of hours and the shift I work.
Drama
Getting to work the shift I wanted and working with a couple nice respectful people.
It's fast paced! I am able to be a leader! Very clean and organized!
The way certain situations are handled!
Vacation, free food, and bonuses!
Nothing
They didn’t give me a free meal, they didn’t respect me as a team member.
I liked meeting new people and working with friends!
I liked everything. There wasn't one thing I didn't like.
My favorite perk/benefit was being able to receive free food!
It was close to home
The hours began to interfere with my life out side of work like take car of business
That I was aloud to get a free meal on my break
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