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Fast Food Worker Salary in Indiana (2026)
$13.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,463/year ($2,039/month) for a single filer
Fast Food Worker pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $24,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 97,290 Fast Food Worker jobs in Indiana (occupation code 35-3023, “Fast Food and Counter Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Fast Food Worker salary of $28,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,463 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $28,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,275 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,202 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$849 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,463 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,039 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Worker make in Indiana?
- The median Fast Food Worker salary in Indiana is $28,790 per year ($13.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $24,630 and $33,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Worker in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $28,790, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $24,463 per year ($2,039 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 97,290 Fast Food Worker jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.