Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $13.78 an hour ($28,670 a year). About 52,340 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). Utah ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.57 | $21,980 |
| 25% of workers | $12.67 | $26,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.78 | $28,670 |
| 75% of workers | $16.04 | $33,360 |
| 90% of workers | $17.63 | $36,670 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $29,070 | 19,590 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $28,710 | 12,060 |
| St. George | $28,270 | 3,460 |
| Ogden | $28,030 | 9,880 |
| Logan | $28,010 | 2,020 |
Utah 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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,150 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,540 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,490 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,010 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,800 |
| Dishwashers | $31,830 |
| Bartenders | $32,150 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $30,170 |
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