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Fast Food Worker Salary in Ohio (2026)
$13.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,957/year ($2,080/month) for a single filer
Fast Food Worker pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $29,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $34,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 163,560 Fast Food Worker jobs in Ohio (occupation code 35-3023, “Fast Food and Counter Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Fast Food Worker salary of $28,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,957 — an effective tax rate of 12.2%.
| Gross (median) | $28,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,233 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,175 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$65 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,957 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,080 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Worker make in Ohio?
- The median Fast Food Worker salary in Ohio is $28,430 per year ($13.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,800 and $29,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Worker in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $28,430, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $24,957 per year ($2,080 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 12.2%.
- How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 163,560 Fast Food Worker jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.