Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Fast Food Worker jobs in Memphis, TN

15,320 fast food workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $13.21/hour ($27,490/year) median · 12% below the national median.

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The median fast food worker salary in Memphis, TN is $13.21/hour ($27,490/year), with a typical range of $23,770 to $29,230 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$13.21/hour ($27,490/year)BLS
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Fast Food Worker pay in Memphis, TN

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $23,770 $27,490 $29,230
25th$23,770 Median$27,490 75th$29,230 vs US12% below the national median

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

What is a Fast Food Worker salary in Memphis?

The median fast food worker salary in Memphis, TN is $13.21/hour ($27,490/year), with a typical range of $23,770 to $29,230 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 15,320 fast food workers employed in the Memphis metro area.

Fast Food Worker pay bands in Memphis 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.

Lead Fast Food Worker

Typical lead band in Memphis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Memphis, TN
Typical pay range
$25,840–$30,733
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 Memphis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Memphis, TN
Typical pay range
$24,191–$34,197
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 Memphis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Memphis, TN
Typical pay range
$23,778–$32,218
Common on
Ashby

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 Memphis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Memphis, TN
Typical pay range
$25,015–$31,723
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Memphis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Memphis, TN
Typical pay range
$23,366–$33,702
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Fast Food Worker Career Ladder — Memphis Metro

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

  1. Entry Fast Food Worker0–2 yrs$19,792
  2. Mid Fast Food Worker2–5 yrs$26,115
  3. Senior Fast Food Worker5–8 yrs$32,988
  4. Staff Fast Food Worker8–12 yrs$39,860
  5. Lead Fast Food Worker12+ yrs$46,733

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

Employers in the Fast Food Worker hiring market in Memphis

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

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 Memphis post Fast Food Worker jobs

Employers in the Memphis 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 Memphis, TN — Common Questions

How much does a Fast Food Worker earn in Memphis, TN?
Median $13.21/hour ($27,490/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $23,770–$29,230. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Memphis?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 15,320 Fast Food Worker roles employed in the Memphis metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Memphis 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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