How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Syracuse?
$33,940a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $16.32 an hour or $2,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.32
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 6,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $33,940Highest 10%: $37,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $33,940 | $16.32 | |
| 75th | $35,220 | $16.93 | |
| 90th | $37,990 | $18.26 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,170 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,640 |
| Bartender | $46,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,830 |
| Cook | $40,450 |
| Cook | $38,740 |
| Food Server | $36,770 |
| Cook | $36,190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,540 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $16.32 ($33,940 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $33,940 against $31,200 nationally, 9% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $35,250, so Syracuse pays 4% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
76 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,990 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.