Fast Food Worker Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median fast food worker in the Seattle area earns $39,150 a year ($18.82 an hour), 25% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 4% above the Washington median ($37,710). Half of the 49,190 fast food workers there earn between $36,690 and $45,250.
Median $39,150
10th: $35,58090th: $50,980
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,580 | $35,050 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $36,690 | $35,880 | $27,700 |
| Median | $39,150 | $37,710 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $45,250 | $44,240 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $50,980 | $47,860 | $42,650 |
| Average | $42,260 | $40,390 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 49,190 | 94,710 | 3,854,050 |
Seattle, WA ranks 7th 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
- Denver, CO: $37,070
- Boston, MA: $36,290
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Similar jobs in Seattle, WA
- Waiter: $57,280
- Bartender: $58,180
- Restaurant Cook: $47,730
- Food Service Supervisor: $61,610
- Food Preparation Worker: $43,830
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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.