How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Columbus?
$28,670a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $13.78 an hour or $2,389 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.78
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 192 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 31,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,580Median: $28,670Highest 10%: $35,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,580 | $11.34 | |
| 25th | $28,030 | $13.48 | |
| Median | $28,670 | $13.78 | |
| 75th | $30,550 | $14.69 | |
| 90th | $35,210 | $16.93 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,720 |
| Cleveland, OH | $28,750 |
| Akron, OH | $28,690 |
| Canton, OH | $27,760 |
| Dayton, OH | $27,680 |
| Sandusky, OH | $27,590 |
| Toledo, OH | $27,570 |
| Springfield, OH | $27,490 |
| Lima, OH | $27,320 |
| Youngstown, OH | $26,950 |
| Weirton, WV | $26,820 |
| Mansfield, OH | $26,790 |
| Wheeling, WV | $26,150 |
| Huntington, WV | $23,500 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,830 |
| Cook | $38,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,790 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $37,490 |
| Bartender | $37,000 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,930 |
| Cook | $36,590 |
| Cook | $35,200 |
| Dishwasher | $33,690 |
| Food Server | $32,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $13.78 ($28,670 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $28,670 against $31,200 nationally, 8% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $28,430, so Columbus pays 1% more.
Where does Columbus rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
192 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,210 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.