Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Fast Food Worker jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

8,490 fast food workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $11.37/hour ($23,650/year) median · 24% below the national median.

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The median fast food worker salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $11.37/hour ($23,650/year), with a typical range of $22,500 to $26,750 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$11.37/hour ($23,650/year)	BLS

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Fast Food Worker pay in Baton Rouge, LA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Baton Rouge metro. Half of Fast Food Workers earn inside that band.

25th$22,500 Median$23,650 75th$26,750 vs US24% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baton Rouge, LA metro area (SOC 35-3023, Fast Food Worker). Full Fast Food Worker salary guide →

What is a Fast Food Worker salary in Baton Rouge?

The median fast food worker salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $11.37/hour ($23,650/year), with a typical range of $22,500 to $26,750 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 8,490 fast food workers employed in the Baton Rouge metro area.

Fast Food Worker pay bands in Baton Rouge by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Fast Food Worker

Typical entry level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $21,876–$27,717
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Fast Food Worker

Typical lead band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $21,166–$26,015
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Fast Food Worker

Typical senior band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $22,585–$29,420
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Fast Food Worker

Typical entry level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $21,166–$28,569
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Fast Food Worker

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $20,102–$29,846
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Fast Food Worker Career Ladder — Baton Rouge Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Baton Rouge’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Fast Food Worker0–2 yrs$17,028
Mid Fast Food Worker2–5 yrs$22,467
Senior Fast Food Worker5–8 yrs$28,380
Staff Fast Food Worker8–12 yrs$34,292
Lead Fast Food Worker12+ yrs$40,205

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-3023, Fast Food Worker).

Employers in the Fast Food Worker hiring market in Baton Rouge

Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Baton Rouge post Fast Food Worker jobs

Employers in the Baton Rouge metro typically post Fast Food Worker roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Fast Food Worker in Baton Rouge, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Fast Food Worker earn in Baton Rouge, LA?: Median $11.37/hour ($23,650/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $22,500–$26,750. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Baton Rouge?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 8,490 Fast Food Worker roles employed in the Baton Rouge metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baton Rouge employers use for Fast Food Worker?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Fast Food Worker jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Fast Food Worker openings in Baton Rouge and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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