Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $13.74 an hour ($28,570 a year). About 92,230 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). North Carolina ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.48 | $21,800 |
| 25% of workers | $11.24 | $23,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.74 | $28,570 |
| 75% of workers | $16.52 | $34,370 |
| 90% of workers | $17.70 | $36,820 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $29,170 | 5,350 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $29,080 | 12,790 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $28,880 | 27,050 |
| Asheville | $28,810 | 3,850 |
| Winston-Salem | $28,640 | 4,900 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $28,200 | 6,790 |
| Fayetteville | $28,170 | 3,130 |
| Goldsboro | $28,070 | 760 |
| Greenville | $28,000 | 1,770 |
| Burlington | $27,710 | 1,480 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $27,580 | 2,930 |
| Wilmington | $27,460 | 5,100 |
| Jacksonville | $27,330 | 1,900 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $27,200 | 880 |
| Rocky Mount | $26,850 | 880 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,190 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $32,150 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,400 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,260 |
| Bartenders | $36,470 |
| Dishwashers | $30,340 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,560 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,460 |
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