Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Fast Food Worker jobs in Columbus, OH

31,590 fast food workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $13.78/hour ($28,670/year) median · 8% below the national median.

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The median fast food worker salary in Columbus, OH is $13.78/hour ($28,670/year), with a typical range of $28,030 to $30,550 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Fast Food Worker pay in Columbus, OH

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $28,030 $28,670 $30,550
25th$28,030 Median$28,670 75th$30,550 vs US8% below the national median

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

What is a Fast Food Worker salary in Columbus?

The median fast food worker salary in Columbus, OH is $13.78/hour ($28,670/year), with a typical range of $28,030 to $30,550 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 31,590 fast food workers employed in the Columbus metro area.

Fast Food Worker pay bands in Columbus 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.

Mid Level Fast Food Worker

Typical mid level band in Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$25,659–$35,665
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 Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$26,089–$31,537
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 Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$26,089–$33,085
Common on
iCIMS

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 Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$23,939–$35,665
Common on
Workday

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

Mid Level Fast Food Worker

Typical mid level band in Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$24,799–$35,149
Common on
Ashby

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

Fast Food Worker Career Ladder — Columbus Metro

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

  1. Entry Fast Food Worker0–2 yrs$20,642
  2. Mid Fast Food Worker2–5 yrs$27,236
  3. Senior Fast Food Worker5–8 yrs$34,404
  4. Staff Fast Food Worker8–12 yrs$41,571
  5. Lead Fast Food Worker12+ yrs$48,739

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

Employers in the Fast Food Worker hiring market in Columbus

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

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 Columbus post Fast Food Worker jobs

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

Fast Food Worker in Columbus, OH — Common Questions

How much does a Fast Food Worker earn in Columbus, OH?
Median $13.78/hour ($28,670/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $28,030–$30,550. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Columbus?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 31,590 Fast Food Worker roles employed in the Columbus metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Columbus 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.
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