Fast Food Worker Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median fast food worker in the Pittsburgh area earns $28,250 a year ($13.58 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 1% below the Pennsylvania median ($28,570). Half of the 27,460 fast food workers there earn between $23,710 and $32,130.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21,960 | $22,030 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $23,710 | $24,440 | $27,700 |
| Median | $28,250 | $28,570 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $32,130 | $32,310 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $35,630 | $35,880 | $42,650 |
| Average | $28,520 | $28,930 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 27,460 | 142,220 | 3,854,050 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 42nd 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
- Philadelphia, PA: $32,220
- 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 Pittsburgh, PA
- Waiter: $35,470
- Bartender: $29,750
- Restaurant Cook: $36,130
- Food Service Supervisor: $40,530
- Food Preparation Worker: $30,120
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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.