Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $18.00 an hour ($37,430 a year). About 5,500 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($31,200). District of Columbia ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.91 | $37,260 |
| 25% of workers | $17.95 | $37,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.00 | $37,430 |
| 75% of workers | $18.78 | $39,050 |
| 90% of workers | $22.50 | $46,800 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $34,600 | 60,560 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $47,850 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $46,130 |
| Bartenders | $53,920 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $39,080 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $39,600 |
| Dishwashers | $38,670 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $44,670 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $76,420 |
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