Fast Food Worker Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median fast food worker in the Phoenix area earns $34,540 a year ($16.61 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 1% above the Arizona median ($34,230). Half of the 54,900 fast food workers there earn between $31,790 and $35,980.
Median $34,540
10th: $30,91090th: $45,170
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,910 | $30,760 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $31,790 | $31,360 | $27,700 |
| Median | $34,540 | $34,230 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $35,980 | $35,830 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $45,170 | $43,990 | $42,650 |
| Average | $35,560 | $35,090 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 54,900 | 77,210 | 3,854,050 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 16th 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 Phoenix, AZ
- Waiter: $47,530
- Bartender: $46,940
- Restaurant Cook: $39,170
- Food Service Supervisor: $42,100
- Food Preparation Worker: $37,580
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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.