Fast Food Worker Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median fast food worker in the Philadelphia area earns $32,220 a year ($15.49 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 13% above the Pennsylvania median ($28,570). Half of the 69,080 fast food workers there earn between $29,440 and $34,900.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,790 | $22,030 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $29,440 | $24,440 | $27,700 |
| Median | $32,220 | $28,570 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $34,900 | $32,310 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $36,920 | $35,880 | $42,650 |
| Average | $31,880 | $28,930 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 69,080 | 142,220 | 3,854,050 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 20th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $28,250
- 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 Philadelphia, PA
- Waiter: $36,570
- Bartender: $36,040
- Restaurant Cook: $38,270
- Food Service Supervisor: $46,580
- Food Preparation Worker: $34,560
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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.