Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Athens-Clarke County
In Athens-Clarke County (GA), the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $11.64 an hour ($24,220 a year). About 3,490 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). It is 10% lower than the Georgia median ($26,920).
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Athens-Clarke County (GA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.81 | $20,400 |
| 25% of workers | $10.68 | $22,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $11.64 | $24,220 |
| 75% of workers | $13.40 | $27,870 |
| 90% of workers | $15.42 | $32,070 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $27,780 | 80,730 |
| Savannah | $27,460 | 5,710 |
| Rome | $26,890 | 1,600 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $26,770 | 1,620 |
| Gainesville | $26,690 | 2,910 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $26,620 | 8,710 |
| Warner Robins | $26,610 | 3,650 |
| Hinesville | $25,210 | 1,030 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $25,000 | 2,920 |
| Athens-Clarke County (this page) | $24,220 | 3,490 |
| Dalton | $23,400 | 1,530 |
| Columbus | $23,300 | 4,060 |
| Valdosta | $23,100 | 2,380 |
| Albany | $22,830 | 1,790 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Athens-Clarke County (GA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,090 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $33,540 |
Other job titles for this job
Open fast food and counter workers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring fast food and counter workers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.