How much does a fast food and counter worker make in New York?
$35,250a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in New York. That is $16.95 an hour or $2,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.95
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 168,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,250Highest 10%: $44,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $34,350 | $16.51 | |
| Median | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 75th | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| 90th | $44,740 | $21.51 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingston, NY | $35,460 |
| New York, NY | $35,420 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,320 |
| Ithaca, NY | $34,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,560 |
| Albany, NY | $34,060 |
| Syracuse, NY | $33,940 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $33,890 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,430 |
| Binghamton, NY | $33,280 |
| Utica, NY | $33,080 |
| Elmira, NY | $32,950 |
| Watertown, NY | $32,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 6. Massachusetts | $35,850 |
| 7. Connecticut | $35,380 |
| 8. Hawaii | $35,250 |
| 9. New York | $35,250 |
| 10. Oregon | $35,050 |
| 11. Maine | $34,710 |
| 12. Arizona | $34,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $16.95 ($35,250 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $35,250 against $31,200 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New York rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays fast food and counter workers the most?
Kingston, NY, with a median of $35,460 a year.
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.