Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Fast Food Worker jobs in Kansas City, MO

20,120 fast food workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $14.21/hour ($29,560/year) median · 5% below the national median.

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The median fast food worker salary in Kansas City, MO is $14.21/hour ($29,560/year), with a typical range of $28,600 to $33,780 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Fast Food Worker pay in Kansas City, MO

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $28,600 $29,560 $33,780
25th$28,600 Median$29,560 75th$33,780 vs US5% below the national median

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

What is a Fast Food Worker salary in Kansas City?

The median fast food worker salary in Kansas City, MO is $14.21/hour ($29,560/year), with a typical range of $28,600 to $33,780 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 20,120 fast food workers employed in the Kansas City metro area.

Fast Food Worker pay bands in Kansas City 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.

Staff Fast Food Worker

Typical staff band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$26,012–$37,304
Common on
Lever

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 Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$27,786–$34,644
Common on
Lever

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 Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$26,899–$33,580
Common on
Workday

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 Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$28,229–$34,644
Common on
Lever

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 Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$28,229–$33,048
Common on
iCIMS

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

Fast Food Worker Career Ladder — Kansas City Metro

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

  1. Entry Fast Food Worker0–2 yrs$21,283
  2. Mid Fast Food Worker2–5 yrs$28,082
  3. Senior Fast Food Worker5–8 yrs$35,472
  4. Staff Fast Food Worker8–12 yrs$42,862
  5. Lead Fast Food Worker12+ yrs$50,252

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

Employers in the Fast Food Worker hiring market in Kansas City

  • 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 Kansas City post Fast Food Worker jobs

Employers in the Kansas City 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 Kansas City, MO — Common Questions

How much does a Fast Food Worker earn in Kansas City, MO?
Median $14.21/hour ($29,560/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $28,600–$33,780. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Kansas City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 20,120 Fast Food Worker roles employed in the Kansas City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Kansas City 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?
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