How much does a Food Service Worker make?
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$33,791
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Food Service Worker is $33,791 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $31,972 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 $1,819 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.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Food Service Worker | $33,791 /yr |
| Senior Food Service Worker | $36,594 /yr |
| Lead Food Service Worker | $35,448 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Food Service Worker in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Food Service Worker in United States. Employers include Amazon, US Department of Veterans Affairs and Vapotherm.
Top Paying Companies
For Food Service Worker in United States
| 1 | Amazon | $38,579 | |
| 2 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | $38,406 | |
| 3 | Vapotherm | $38,265 | |
| 4 | Sam's Club | $37,946 | |
| 5 | UCLA Health | $37,549 | |
| 6 | Dignity Health | $37,486 | |
| 7 | DoorDash | $37,389 | |
| 8 | San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | $37,188 | |
| 9 | UC Davis Health | $37,121 | |
| 10 | Stanford Health Care | $35,968 |
For Food Service Worker
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Food Service Worker | $33,791 /yr |
| Senior Food Service Worker | $36,594 /yr |
| Lead Food Service Worker | $35,448 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
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The top 5 paying industries for a Food Service Worker in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $37,389, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $37,188, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $33,690, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $33,569, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $33,496.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$37,188
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Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Food Service Worker are Amazon, DoorDash, and Global Connections to Employment.
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.
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Food Service Worker pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Food Service Worker is $31,972 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Food Service Worker salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 8988 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Food Service Worker employees.
The highest salary for a Food Service Worker in United States is $39,044 per year.
The lowest salary for a Food Service Worker in United States is $26,180 per year.
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