How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $16.63 an hour or $2,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.63
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 60,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,460 | $14.64 | |
| 25th | $31,830 | $15.30 | |
| Median | $34,600 | $16.63 | |
| 75th | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| 90th | $42,490 | $20.43 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,900 |
| Bartender | $48,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $47,580 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,040 |
| Cook | $44,880 |
| Cook | $42,920 |
| Cook | $39,650 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,590 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,630 |
| Food Server | $37,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $16.63 ($34,600 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $34,600 against $31,200 nationally, 11% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $37,430, so Washington pays 8% less.
Where does Washington rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
64 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,490 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.