Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $13.84 an hour ($28,790 a year). About 97,290 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). Indiana ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.63 | $22,110 |
| 25% of workers | $11.84 | $24,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.84 | $28,790 |
| 75% of workers | $15.96 | $33,210 |
| 90% of workers | $17.22 | $35,820 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $29,130 | 1,540 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $29,040 | 28,400 |
| Fort Wayne | $28,360 | 6,900 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $28,300 | 2,710 |
| Columbus | $28,290 | 1,440 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $28,250 | 1,520 |
| Bloomington | $28,230 | 2,390 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $28,230 | 4,260 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $28,140 | 4,240 |
| Evansville | $27,930 | 4,470 |
| Muncie | $27,560 | 2,120 |
| Terre Haute | $27,020 | 2,700 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,480 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,170 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,700 |
| Bartenders | $22,770 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,320 |
| Dishwashers | $29,480 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,870 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,840 |
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