Fast Food Worker Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median fast food worker in the Indianapolis area earns $29,040 a year ($13.96 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 1% above the Indiana median ($28,790). Half of the 28,400 fast food workers there earn between $28,410 and $32,240.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,870 | $22,110 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $28,410 | $24,630 | $27,700 |
| Median | $29,040 | $28,790 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $32,240 | $33,210 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $35,980 | $35,820 | $42,650 |
| Average | $29,780 | $28,980 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 28,400 | 97,290 | 3,854,050 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 33rd 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 Indianapolis, IN
- Waiter: $29,050
- Bartender: $22,880
- Restaurant Cook: $36,610
- Food Service Supervisor: $45,590
- Food Preparation Worker: $30,490
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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.