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Fast Food Worker Salary in Montana (2026)
$13.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,943/year ($2,079/month) for a single filer
Fast Food Worker pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,960 Fast Food Worker jobs in Montana (occupation code 35-3023, “Fast Food and Counter Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Fast Food Worker salary of $29,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,943 — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
| Gross (median) | $29,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,311 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,225 |
| Montana state income tax | −$611 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,943 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,079 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Worker make in Montana?
- The median Fast Food Worker salary in Montana is $29,090 per year ($13.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,420 and $34,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Worker in Montana?
- On the median salary of $29,090, a single filer in Montana takes home about $24,943 per year ($2,079 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
- How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 14,960 Fast Food Worker jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.