Entry Level Fast Food Worker (National)
Average salary $26,193 · from 42 active job market data points · Updated Apr 10, 2026
$20k–$20k
Purchasing Power
41
59% less purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
+7%
7% more open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+100%
100% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
0.7/10
0.7/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Fast Food Worker
There will be a huge shortage of skilled workers in trade jobs.
The job landscape is changing so fast that I feel lost in how to present my skills.
Career intelligence for Entry Level Fast Food Worker (National). Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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