How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Colorado Springs?
$34,420a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $16.55 an hour or $2,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.55
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 11,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,940Median: $34,420Highest 10%: $41,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,940 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $31,380 | $15.09 | |
| Median | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| 75th | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| 90th | $41,490 | $19.95 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Denver, CO | $37,070 |
| Boulder, CO | $36,190 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $34,850 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,030 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $31,510 |
| Pueblo, CO | $31,100 |
Related jobs in Colorado Springs
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,390 |
| Cook | $39,110 |
| Cook | $38,000 |
| Bartender | $37,700 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,450 |
| Food Server | $36,690 |
| Cook | $36,560 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $16.55 ($34,420 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
Yes: $34,420 against $31,200 nationally, 10% more.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $36,270, so Colorado Springs pays 5% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
68 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,490 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.