Fast Food Worker Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median fast food worker in the Buffalo area earns $34,560 a year ($16.62 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 2% below the New York State median ($35,250). Half of the 14,170 fast food workers there earn between $32,920 and $35,350.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,240 | $32,240 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $32,920 | $34,350 | $27,700 |
| Median | $34,560 | $35,250 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $35,350 | $37,140 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $36,910 | $44,740 | $42,650 |
| Average | $35,010 | $36,920 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 14,170 | 168,620 | 3,854,050 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 15th 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
- New York, NY: $35,420
- 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
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Similar jobs in Buffalo, NY
- Waiter: $46,580
- Bartender: $46,920
- Restaurant Cook: $38,060
- Food Service Supervisor: $44,720
- Food Preparation Worker: $34,700
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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.