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Fast Food Worker Salary in Iowa (2026)
$13.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,910/year ($1,993/month) for a single filer
Fast Food Worker pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 40,290 Fast Food Worker jobs in Iowa (occupation code 35-3023, “Fast Food and Counter Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Fast Food Worker salary of $28,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,910 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $28,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,229 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,172 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,079 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,910 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,993 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Worker make in Iowa?
- The median Fast Food Worker salary in Iowa is $28,390 per year ($13.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,150 and $33,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Worker in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $28,390, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $23,910 per year ($1,993 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 40,290 Fast Food Worker jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.