Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in California
Fast Food and Counter Workers in California earn a median of $42,280 a year, +36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,280
- vs. U.S. median
- +36% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 449,840
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,530; the top 10% earn over $47,950. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36,010 median in California
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,080 median in California
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42,870 median in California
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39,010 median in California
- Cooks, Fast Food$42,050 median in California
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36,640 median in California
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in California
How much do fast food and counter workers make in California?
The median is $42,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,530 and the top 10% earn over $47,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for fast food and counter workers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+36% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.