Fast Food Worker Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median fast food worker in the Atlanta area earns $27,780 a year ($13.36 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 3% above the Georgia median ($26,920). Half of the 80,730 fast food workers there earn between $23,020 and $33,050.
Median $27,780
10th: $21,83090th: $37,030
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21,830 | $20,910 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $23,020 | $22,480 | $27,700 |
| Median | $27,780 | $26,920 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $33,050 | $29,640 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $37,030 | $36,110 | $42,650 |
| Average | $28,340 | $27,290 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 80,730 | 145,030 | 3,854,050 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for fast food worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,570).
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Check my payFast food worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $44,570
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Riverside, CA: $42,280
- San Diego, CA: $42,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $42,110
- Seattle, WA: $39,150
- Denver, CO: $37,070
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Similar jobs in Atlanta, GA
- Waiter: $18,460
- Bartender: $23,350
- Restaurant Cook: $37,230
- Food Service Supervisor: $39,240
- Food Preparation Worker: $36,090
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.