Fast Food Worker Salary in Hartford, CT
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The median fast food worker in the Hartford area earns $35,030 a year ($16.84 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 1% below the Connecticut median ($35,380). Half of the 12,370 fast food workers there earn between $34,320 and $35,730.
| Annual pay | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,010 | $34,010 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $34,320 | $34,480 | $27,700 |
| Median | $35,030 | $35,380 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $35,730 | $36,450 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $41,350 | $39,660 | $42,650 |
| Average | $36,130 | $36,330 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 12,370 | 35,720 | 3,854,050 |
Hartford, CT ranks 12th 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 Hartford, CT
- Waiter: $37,200
- Bartender: $37,290
- Restaurant Cook: $39,150
- Food Service Supervisor: $52,540
- Food Preparation Worker: $35,860
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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.