Fast Food Worker Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median fast food worker in the San Jose area earns $44,570 a year ($21.43 an hour), 43% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 5% above the California median ($42,280). Half of the 23,060 fast food workers there earn between $39,420 and $48,700.
Median $44,570
10th: $37,86090th: $54,220
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,860 | $35,530 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $39,420 | $36,790 | $27,700 |
| Median | $44,570 | $42,280 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $48,700 | $44,970 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $54,220 | $47,950 | $42,650 |
| Average | $44,980 | $41,680 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 23,060 | 449,840 | 3,854,050 |
San Jose, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for fast food worker pay.
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Check my payFast food worker pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Riverside, CA: $42,280
- Seattle, WA: $39,150
- Denver, CO: $37,070
- Boston, MA: $36,290
- Portland, OR: $35,620
- New York, NY: $35,420
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Similar jobs in San Jose, CA
- Waiter: $41,920
- Bartender: $42,270
- Restaurant Cook: $47,170
- Food Service Supervisor: $55,520
- Food Preparation Worker: $45,580
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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.