Fast Food Worker Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median fast food worker in the Columbus area earns $28,670 a year ($13.78 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 1% above the Ohio median ($28,430). Half of the 31,590 fast food workers there earn between $28,030 and $30,550.
Median $28,670
10th: $23,58090th: $35,210
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,580 | $23,200 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $28,030 | $26,800 | $27,700 |
| Median | $28,670 | $28,430 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $30,550 | $29,930 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $35,210 | $34,920 | $42,650 |
| Average | $29,580 | $28,900 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 31,590 | 163,560 | 3,854,050 |
Columbus, OH ranks 38th 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
- Cincinnati, OH: $29,720
- Cleveland, OH: $28,750
- 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
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Similar jobs in Columbus, OH
- Waiter: $37,490
- Bartender: $37,000
- Restaurant Cook: $36,590
- Food Service Supervisor: $37,790
- Food Preparation Worker: $36,930
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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.