Fast Food Worker Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median fast food worker in the Richmond area earns $29,500 a year ($14.18 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 2% below the Virginia median ($30,110). Half of the 17,100 fast food workers there earn between $28,370 and $33,880.
Median $29,500
10th: $27,60090th: $35,980
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,600 | $27,130 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $28,370 | $28,230 | $27,700 |
| Median | $29,500 | $30,110 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $33,880 | $34,650 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $35,980 | $37,550 | $42,650 |
| Average | $31,080 | $31,930 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 17,100 | 104,460 | 3,854,050 |
Richmond, VA ranks 27th 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
- Virginia Beach, VA: $28,780
- 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 Richmond, VA
- Waiter: $38,470
- Bartender: $46,070
- Restaurant Cook: $37,080
- Food Service Supervisor: $45,580
- Food Preparation Worker: $33,650
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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.