How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Denver?
$37,070a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $17.82 an hour or $3,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.82
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 42,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,230Median: $37,070Highest 10%: $44,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,230 | $15.98 | |
| 25th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 75th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| 90th | $44,420 | $21.36 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Boulder, CO | $36,190 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $34,850 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $34,420 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,030 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $31,510 |
| Pueblo, CO | $31,100 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $66,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $52,520 |
| Cook | $45,070 |
| Cook | $44,370 |
| Cook | $44,200 |
| Food Server | $39,850 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $39,650 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $39,470 |
| Dishwasher | $38,710 |
| Cook | $38,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $17.82 ($37,070 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $37,070 against $31,200 nationally, 19% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $36,270, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
30 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,420 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.