Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$30,480
↑ 34.0% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Fast Food and Counter Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Fast Food and Counter Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 34.0% since 2019 ($22,740 → $30,480)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $30,480
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +16%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,480 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $29,540 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | $27,930 | +11.3% |
| 2021 | $25,100 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | $23,860 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | $22,740 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.