How much does a Food Service Worker make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$33,791 / yrTotal Pay
$31,972 / yrBase Pay
$1,819 / yrAdditional Pay

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$27K$42K
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The 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Food Service Worker

$33,791 /yr
Food Service Worker
$36,594 /yr
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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.

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Amazon
$38,579/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Food Service Worker in United States

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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$37,389

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$37,188

    13% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$33,690

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$33,569

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$33,496

    4% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Food Service Worker are Amazon, DoorDash, and Global Connections to Employment.

AmazonAmazon$38,579/yr
DoorDashDoorDash$37,389/yr

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Sandwich Maker

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$14

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Food Champion

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$800

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Donut Maker

United States of America

 | <1 year

$14

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Commisary Kitchen Employee

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$42,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Burger Flipper

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Donut Maker

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$12

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Seafood Team Member

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

$15 | $1

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
McDonald’s Employee

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Sandwich Artist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$11

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

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.

If you are thinking of becoming a Food Service Worker or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Food Service Worker.