How much does a fast food worker make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £922 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £922
- Equals
- $14,580
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $50,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $40,620 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $40,420 |
| 3. United States | $31,380 |
| 16. France estimate | $16,050 |
| 17. United Kingdom estimate | $14,580 |
| 18. Australia | $13,620 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $80 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Kitchen assistant£23,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food worker make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £922 a month, £11,070 a year.
How much does a fast food worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £9,719 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £12,590.
Which country pays a fast food worker the most?
United States, with a median of $31,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a fast food worker make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $31,380 a year against $14,580 in the United Kingdom, 2.2 times more.
Who makes more, a fast food worker or a kitchen assistant?
A kitchen assistant: £23,450 a year against £11,070 for a fast food worker, 2.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate