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Fast Food Worker Salary in Florida (2026)
$13.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,546/year ($2,129/month) for a single filer
Fast Food Worker pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 235,400 Fast Food Worker jobs in Florida (occupation code 35-3023, “Fast Food and Counter Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Fast Food Worker salary of $29,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $25,546 — an effective tax rate of 12.2%.
| Gross (median) | $29,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,310 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,225 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,546 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,129 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Worker make in Florida?
- The median Fast Food Worker salary in Florida is $29,080 per year ($13.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,020 and $33,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Worker in Florida?
- On the median salary of $29,080, a single filer in Florida takes home about $25,546 per year ($2,129 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.2%.
- How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 235,400 Fast Food Worker jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.