Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member Salary in the United States

How much does a Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member in the United States is $31,369 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

However, a Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,577
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27,769 to $34,619
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $24,491
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Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $34,619 $2,885 $666 $17
Average $31,369 $2,614 $603 $15
25th Percentile $27,769 $2,314 $534 $13
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Key Factors That Influence Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member Salaries

A Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Members

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $39,566
  • San Francisco: $39,132
  • Oakland: $38,308

What Skills Can Increase a Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.76% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Food Handling (Mentioned in 3.11% Job Postings): Food Handling means one or more operations of food production, manufacture, offering or displaying for sale, storage, preserving, wrapping, transportation, delivery, importation, exportation, or the licensing or approval for any of such activities.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.76%
Food Handling 3.11%
Packaging 1.57%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
$33,878
8%
Accountability
$33,878
8%
Leadership
$33,565
7%
Team Management
$33,565
7%
Safety Policies and Procedures
$33,565
7%
Cash Handling
$33,251
6%
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Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and MFG Nondurable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member positions in Financial Services or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$43,916$21.040%
MFG Nondurable$42,348$20.035%
Business Services$40,780$20.030%
Aerospace & Defense$39,211$19.025%
Insurance$37,643$18.020%

Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member

Salaries for a Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $31,219 in 2023 to around $30,708 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member Over Time

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2023
$31,219
2024
$31,068
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Chick-fil-A | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Chick-fil-A | Columbus, OH

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  • Chick-fil-A

    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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