How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Atlanta?
$27,780a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $13.36 an hour or $2,315 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.36
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 262 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 80,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,830Median: $27,780Highest 10%: $37,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,830 | $10.50 | |
| 25th | $23,020 | $11.07 | |
| Median | $27,780 | $13.36 | |
| 75th | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| 90th | $37,030 | $17.80 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 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 |
| Athens, GA | $24,220 |
| Dalton, GA | $23,400 |
| Columbus, GA | $23,300 |
| Valdosta, GA | $23,100 |
| Albany, GA | $22,830 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,660 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,240 |
| Cook | $37,230 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Food Server | $33,560 |
| Dishwasher | $31,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,470 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $13.36 ($27,780 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $27,780 against $31,200 nationally, 11% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $26,920, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
262 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,030 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.