Fast Food Worker Salary in Denver, CO
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The median fast food worker in the Denver area earns $37,070 a year ($17.82 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 2% above the Colorado median ($36,270). Half of the 42,810 fast food workers there earn between $35,980 and $37,940.
Median $37,070
10th: $33,23090th: $44,420
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,230 | $31,040 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $35,980 | $33,900 | $27,700 |
| Median | $37,070 | $36,270 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $37,940 | $37,710 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $44,420 | $44,100 | $42,650 |
| Average | $38,240 | $36,890 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 42,810 | 82,010 | 3,854,050 |
Denver, CO ranks 8th 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
- Boston, MA: $36,290
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Similar jobs in Denver, CO
- Waiter: $39,650
- Bartender: $37,180
- Restaurant Cook: $44,370
- Food Service Supervisor: $52,520
- Food Preparation Worker: $39,470
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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.