Fast Food Worker Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median fast food worker in the Birmingham area earns $27,020 a year ($12.99 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 14% above the Alabama median ($23,700). Half of the 10,080 fast food workers there earn between $22,340 and $27,980.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,010 | $21,080 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $22,340 | $22,050 | $27,700 |
| Median | $27,020 | $23,700 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $27,980 | $27,840 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $33,990 | $32,740 | $42,650 |
| Average | $26,610 | $25,600 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 10,080 | 41,460 | 3,854,050 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 49th 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 Birmingham, AL
- Waiter: $27,670
- Bartender: $30,010
- Restaurant Cook: $34,340
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,570
- Food Preparation Worker: $29,260
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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.