Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $14.48 an hour ($30,110 a year). About 104,460 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). Virginia ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.04 | $27,130 |
| 25% of workers | $13.57 | $28,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.48 | $30,110 |
| 75% of workers | $16.66 | $34,650 |
| 90% of workers | $18.05 | $37,550 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $30,150 | 2,800 |
| Richmond | $29,500 | 17,100 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $29,310 | 1,470 |
| Harrisonburg | $29,240 | 2,590 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $28,780 | 22,520 |
| Winchester | $28,360 | 1,700 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $28,300 | 2,230 |
| Lynchburg | $28,220 | 3,280 |
| Roanoke | $27,720 | 3,610 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $44,760 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,750 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,900 |
| Bartenders | $47,070 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,950 |
| Dishwashers | $33,130 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $32,410 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,090 |
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