Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $13.74 an hour ($28,570 a year). About 142,220 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). Pennsylvania ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.59 | $22,030 |
| 25% of workers | $11.75 | $24,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.74 | $28,570 |
| 75% of workers | $15.54 | $32,310 |
| 90% of workers | $17.25 | $35,880 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $32,220 | 69,080 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $29,090 | 9,110 |
| Lancaster | $28,580 | 6,870 |
| Pittsburgh | $28,250 | 27,460 |
| Lebanon | $28,200 | 1,490 |
| Reading | $28,090 | 4,280 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $28,070 | 8,030 |
| York-Hanover | $27,920 | 5,240 |
| State College | $27,790 | 2,320 |
| Gettysburg | $27,590 | 920 |
| Chambersburg | $27,550 | 1,580 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $27,520 | 6,450 |
| Williamsport | $27,400 | 1,410 |
| Erie | $26,540 | 3,510 |
| Altoona | $26,090 | 1,800 |
| Johnstown | $24,750 | 1,380 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,690 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,580 |
| Bartenders | $28,420 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,310 |
| Dishwashers | $29,950 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,840 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $33,300 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,810 |
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