Fast Food Worker Salary in the United States

Fast Food Worker Salary

How much does a Fast Food Worker make in the United States? The average Fast Food Worker salary in the United States is $22,218 as of May 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $20,093 and $25,672. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $20,093 10% $18,158 90% $28,817 75% $25,672 $22,218 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Fast Food Worker

Fast Food Worker greets customers, answers questions about menu items, and takes food and drink orders. Enters orders into cash register, collects payments, and follows cash handling policies as required. Being a Fast Food Worker maintains cleanliness and neatness of restaurant. May assist in preparing customer orders. Additionally, Fast Food Worker may require a high school diploma. Typically reports to a manager or supervisor. The Fast Food Worker works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Jeremy Hartley, Former Chief Operating Officer
ZOE'S KITCHEN INC
Zoe's Kitchen, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops and operates a chain of fast-casual restaurants. It operates a range of restaurant formats, including in-line, end-cap, and free-standing restaurants. As of February 22, 2018, the company operated owned and franchised 249 restaurants in 20 states of the United Sta... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2017
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Fast Food Worker Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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26951
23124
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