Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $11.40 an hour ($23,700 a year). About 41,460 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). Alabama ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.14 | $21,080 |
| 25% of workers | $10.60 | $22,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $11.40 | $23,700 |
| 75% of workers | $13.39 | $27,840 |
| 90% of workers | $15.74 | $32,740 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $27,180 | 5,030 |
| Birmingham | $27,020 | 10,080 |
| Decatur | $25,720 | 1,280 |
| Tuscaloosa | $24,630 | 2,360 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $24,600 | 2,370 |
| Mobile | $23,510 | 3,160 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $23,000 | 2,240 |
| Montgomery | $22,960 | 3,170 |
| Gadsden | $22,770 | 810 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $22,650 | 1,080 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $22,590 | 1,310 |
| Dothan | $22,360 | 1,200 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fast food and counter workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 827,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,840 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,870 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,930 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $32,180 |
| Bartenders | $27,980 |
| Dishwashers | $28,930 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,470 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,000 |
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