Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Springfield
In Springfield (IL), the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $15.07 an hour ($31,350 a year). About 1,760 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($31,200). It is 8% lower than the Illinois median ($33,910).
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Springfield (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.07 | $31,350 |
| 75% of workers | $16.91 | $35,170 |
| 90% of workers | $17.41 | $36,210 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $34,630 | 97,280 |
| Rockford | $31,640 | 3,630 |
| Springfield (this page) | $31,350 | 1,760 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $31,300 | 2,890 |
| Kankakee | $31,220 | 1,220 |
| Bloomington | $31,200 | 2,430 |
| Decatur | $31,200 | 970 |
| Peoria | $31,200 | 3,260 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Springfield (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 |
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