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Fast Food Worker Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$17.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,266/year ($2,439/month) for a single filer
Fast Food Worker pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 35,720 Fast Food Worker jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 35-3023, “Fast Food and Counter Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Fast Food Worker salary of $35,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,266 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $35,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,066 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,707 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,342 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,266 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,439 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Worker make in Connecticut?
- The median Fast Food Worker salary in Connecticut is $35,380 per year ($17.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,480 and $36,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Worker in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $35,380, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $29,266 per year ($2,439 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 35,720 Fast Food Worker jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.