Fast Food Worker Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median fast food worker in the Louisville area earns $28,690 a year ($13.79 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 6% above the Kentucky median ($27,130). Half of the 15,540 fast food workers there earn between $24,410 and $30,570.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,670 | $21,590 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $24,410 | $22,800 | $27,700 |
| Median | $28,690 | $27,130 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $30,570 | $29,680 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $35,470 | $34,420 | $42,650 |
| Average | $28,750 | $26,890 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 15,540 | 41,860 | 3,854,050 |
Louisville, KY ranks 37th 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 Louisville, KY
- Waiter: $30,180
- Bartender: $29,120
- Restaurant Cook: $35,950
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,800
- Food Preparation Worker: $29,640
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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.