Fast Food Worker Salary in New York, NY
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The median fast food worker in the New York area earns $35,420 a year ($17.03 an hour), 14% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and about the same as the New York State median ($35,250). Half of the 166,040 fast food workers there earn between $34,480 and $37,790.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,070 | $32,240 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $34,480 | $34,350 | $27,700 |
| Median | $35,420 | $35,250 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $37,790 | $37,140 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $44,130 | $44,740 | $42,650 |
| Average | $37,130 | $36,920 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 166,040 | 168,620 | 3,854,050 |
New York, NY ranks 11th 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
- Buffalo, NY: $34,560
- 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
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Similar jobs in New York, NY
- Waiter: $47,610
- Bartender: $61,220
- Restaurant Cook: $43,740
- Food Service Supervisor: $48,690
- Food Preparation Worker: $35,670
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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.