How much does a fast food and counter worker make in St. Louis?
$31,260a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $15.03 an hour or $2,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.03
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 19,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,470Median: $31,260Highest 10%: $36,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,470 | $14.17 | |
| 25th | $30,780 | $14.80 | |
| Median | $31,260 | $15.03 | |
| 75th | $34,260 | $16.47 | |
| 90th | $36,480 | $17.54 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Springfield, MO | $29,950 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,810 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $29,580 |
| Kansas City, MO | $29,560 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $29,430 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,390 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,730 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,520 |
| Cook | $38,490 |
| Cook | $37,690 |
| Cook | $36,200 |
| Food Server | $34,340 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,400 |
| Dishwasher | $32,180 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $31,930 |
| Bartender | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $15.03 ($31,260 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $31,260 against $31,200 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $30,390, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
105 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,480 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.