How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Madison?
$29,820a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $14.34 an hour or $2,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.34
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 9,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,180Median: $29,820Highest 10%: $36,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,180 | $11.14 | |
| 25th | $28,280 | $13.60 | |
| Median | $29,820 | $14.34 | |
| 75th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| 90th | $36,940 | $17.76 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $33,040 |
| Duluth, MN | $29,260 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $29,210 |
| Kenosha, WI | $29,070 |
| Appleton, WI | $29,010 |
| Racine, WI | $28,670 |
| Green Bay, WI | $28,640 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $28,610 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $28,440 |
| Janesville, WI | $28,290 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,280 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $28,180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $28,070 |
| Wausau, WI | $27,830 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,060 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| Cook | $38,440 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,940 |
| Food Server | $36,110 |
| Dishwasher | $32,750 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $30,910 |
| Cook | $29,640 |
| Host and Hostess | $29,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $14.34 ($29,820 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $29,820 against $31,200 nationally, 4% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $28,600, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
133 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,940 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.