How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Athens?
$24,220a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $11.64 an hour or $2,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.64
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 351 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 3,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,400Median: $24,220Highest 10%: $32,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,400 | $9.81 | |
| 25th | $22,210 | $10.68 | |
| Median | $24,220 | $11.64 | |
| 75th | $27,870 | $13.40 | |
| 90th | $32,070 | $15.42 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Atlanta, GA | $27,780 |
| Savannah, GA | $27,460 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $27,140 |
| Rome, GA | $26,890 |
| Brunswick, GA | $26,770 |
| Gainesville, GA | $26,690 |
| Augusta, GA | $26,620 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $26,610 |
| Hinesville, GA | $25,210 |
| Macon, GA | $25,000 |
| Dalton, GA | $23,400 |
| Columbus, GA | $23,300 |
| Valdosta, GA | $23,100 |
| Albany, GA | $22,830 |
Related jobs in Athens
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $50,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,060 |
| Cook | $33,960 |
| Cook | $33,540 |
| Food Server | $31,680 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,190 |
| Cook | $31,120 |
| Dishwasher | $27,870 |
| Host and Hostess | $25,840 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $24,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $11.64 ($24,220 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $24,220 against $31,200 nationally, 22% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $26,920, so Athens pays 10% less.
Where does Athens rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
351 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $32,070 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.