How much does a Cafeteria Worker make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Cafeteria Worker is $41,613 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $39,284 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,329 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $35K-$49K/yr?
For Food Service Worker
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What is the total pay trajectory for Food Service Worker?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Food Service Worker | $38,105 /yr |
| Senior Food Service Worker | $44,050 /yr |
| Lead Food Service Worker | $40,756 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Cafeteria Worker in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cafeteria Worker in United States. Employers include Manpower, SLA Management and Brigham Young University (BYU).
Top Paying Companies
For Cafeteria Worker in United States
| 1 | Manpower | $35,958 | |
| 2 | SLA Management | $35,517 | |
| 3 | Brigham Young University (BYU) | $34,676 | |
| 4 | Southwest Foodservice Excellence | $33,845 | |
| 5 | Williamson County Schools | $33,805 | |
| 6 | Sodexo | $33,279 | |
| 7 | Aramark | $32,534 |
For Food Service Worker
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What is the total pay trajectory for Food Service Worker?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Food Service Worker | $38,105 /yr |
| Senior Food Service Worker | $44,050 /yr |
| Lead Food Service Worker | $40,756 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Cafeteria Worker at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Cafeteria Worker in United States
The top 4 paying industries for a Cafeteria Worker in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $35,958, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $35,517, Education with a median total pay of $34,240 and Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $33,279.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
Cafeteria Worker pay FAQ
The average salary for a Cafeteria Worker is $41,613 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 431 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Cafeteria Worker employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Cafeteria Worker in United States is $49,307 per year.
The lowest salary for a Cafeteria Worker in United States is $35,262 per year.
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