How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Phoenix?
$34,540a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $16.61 an hour or $2,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.61
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 54,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,910Median: $34,540Highest 10%: $45,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,910 | $14.86 | |
| 25th | $31,790 | $15.28 | |
| Median | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 75th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 90th | $45,170 | $21.72 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $33,690 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $33,350 |
| Tucson, AZ | $31,690 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $31,100 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $30,580 |
| Yuma, AZ | $30,580 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,400 |
| Cook | $50,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,530 |
| Cook | $46,960 |
| Bartender | $46,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,100 |
| Cook | $40,120 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $16.61 ($34,540 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $34,540 against $31,200 nationally, 11% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $34,230, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
66 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,170 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.