Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 3,455,500 people employed as fast food and counter workers in the United States. The median annual salary is $23,900. Entry level employees earn approximately $17,940 per year and senior employees earn approximately $31,960 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.