As of August 01, 2025, Fast Food Restaurants in the United States earn an average annual salary of $56,150 with an hourly rate of $27. Salary ranges from $42,708 (10th percentile) to $70,245 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $49,114 (25th percentile) and $63,528 (75th percentile). Compensation varies based on experience, skills, company size, and local market factors - all explored below.
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Last Updated on August 01, 2025An entry-level Fast Food Restaurant with less than 1 year of experience earns about $55,173. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $55,466. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $56,443. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $59,064, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $60,632.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Fast Food Restaurant | $55,173 |
| Intermediate Level Fast Food Restaurant | $55,466 |
| Senior Level Fast Food Restaurant | $56,443 |
| Specialist Level Fast Food Restaurant | $59,064 |
| Expert Level Fast Food Restaurant | $60,632 |
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Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Fast Food Restaurant with a No Diploma is $55,434 - $58,595. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.
Fast Food Restaurant Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.4% |
| High School | 35.0% |
| Associates | 18.1% |
| Bachelors | 40.7% |
| Masters | 4.7% |
| Doctorate | 0.2% |
As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Fast Food Restaurant compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $47,112 in 2023 to approximately $47,557 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Fast Food Restaurant salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $56,150 | 61.5% |
| Bonus | $8,259 | 9.0% |
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | $4,915 | 5.4% |
| 401K/403B | $2,634 | 2.9% |
| Disability | $1,221 | 1.3% |
| Healthcare | $6,547 | 7.2% |
| Pension | $3,469 | 3.8% |
| Time Off | $8,154 | 8.9% |
| Total Compensation | $91,348 | 100% |
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