Fast Food Worker Salary in Washington, DC
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The median fast food worker in the Washington area earns $34,600 a year ($16.63 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($31,200). Half of the 60,560 fast food workers there earn between $31,830 and $37,300.
Median $34,600
10th: $30,46090th: $42,490
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,460 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $31,830 | $27,700 |
| Median | $34,600 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $37,300 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $42,490 | $42,650 |
| Average | $35,550 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 60,560 | 3,854,050 |
Washington, DC ranks 14th 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
- Seattle, WA: $39,150
- Denver, CO: $37,070
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Similar jobs in Washington, DC
- Waiter: $46,040
- Bartender: $48,030
- Restaurant Cook: $42,920
- Food Service Supervisor: $47,580
- Food Preparation Worker: $37,630
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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.