Fast Food Worker Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median fast food worker in the Tampa area earns $29,260 a year ($14.07 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 1% above the Florida median ($29,080). Half of the 33,910 fast food workers there earn between $28,070 and $33,110.
Median $29,260
10th: $27,58090th: $36,820
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,580 | $27,570 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $28,070 | $28,020 | $27,700 |
| Median | $29,260 | $29,080 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $33,110 | $33,220 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $36,820 | $36,430 | $42,650 |
| Average | $31,210 | $30,940 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 33,910 | 235,400 | 3,854,050 |
Tampa, FL ranks 29th 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
- Miami, FL: $29,600
- Orlando, FL: $28,620
- Jacksonville, FL: $28,470
- San Jose, CA: $44,570
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Riverside, CA: $42,280
- San Diego, CA: $42,190
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Similar jobs in Tampa, FL
- Waiter: $37,070
- Bartender: $37,460
- Restaurant Cook: $37,010
- Food Service Supervisor: $45,240
- Food Preparation Worker: $36,330
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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.