Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Fast Food Worker jobs in Philadelphia, PA

69,080 fast food workers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $15.49/hour ($32,220/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median fast food worker salary in Philadelphia, PA is $15.49/hour ($32,220/year), with a typical range of $29,440 to $34,900 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Fast Food Worker pay in Philadelphia, PA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $29,440 $32,220 $34,900
25th$29,440 Median$32,220 75th$34,900 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (SOC 35-3023, Fast Food Worker). Full Fast Food Worker salary guide →

What is a Fast Food Worker salary in Philadelphia?

The median fast food worker salary in Philadelphia, PA is $15.49/hour ($32,220/year), with a typical range of $29,440 to $34,900 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 69,080 fast food workers employed in the Philadelphia metro area.

Fast Food Worker pay bands in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$26,903–$37,181
Common on
iCIMS

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 Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$26,420–$36,601
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 Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$29,803–$40,081
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 Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$26,420–$36,601
Common on
Workday

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 Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$27,387–$36,021
Common on
Workday

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

Fast Food Worker Career Ladder — Philadelphia Metro

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

  1. Entry Fast Food Worker0–2 yrs$23,198
  2. Mid Fast Food Worker2–5 yrs$30,609
  3. Senior Fast Food Worker5–8 yrs$38,664
  4. Staff Fast Food Worker8–12 yrs$46,719
  5. Lead Fast Food Worker12+ yrs$54,774

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

Employers in the Fast Food Worker hiring market in Philadelphia

  • 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 Philadelphia post Fast Food Worker jobs

Employers in the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA — Common Questions

How much does a Fast Food Worker earn in Philadelphia, PA?
Median $15.49/hour ($32,220/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $29,440–$34,900. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Philadelphia?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 69,080 Fast Food Worker roles employed in the Philadelphia metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Philadelphia 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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