Fast Food Worker Salary in Orlando, FL
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The median fast food worker in the Orlando area earns $28,620 a year ($13.76 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 2% below the Florida median ($29,080). Half of the 34,830 fast food workers there earn between $28,000 and $31,090.
Median $28,620
10th: $27,67090th: $35,990
| Annual pay | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,670 | $27,570 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $28,000 | $28,020 | $27,700 |
| Median | $28,620 | $29,080 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $31,090 | $33,220 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $35,990 | $36,430 | $42,650 |
| Average | $30,520 | $30,940 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 34,830 | 235,400 | 3,854,050 |
Orlando, FL ranks 39th 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
- Miami, FL: $29,600
- Tampa, FL: $29,260
- Jacksonville, FL: $28,470
- San Jose, CA: $44,570
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Riverside, CA: $42,280
- San Diego, CA: $42,190
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Similar jobs in Orlando, FL
- Waiter: $35,410
- Bartender: $33,650
- Restaurant Cook: $37,970
- Food Service Supervisor: $43,070
- Food Preparation Worker: $35,600
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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.