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Fast Food Worker Salary in Washington (2026)
$18.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,480/year ($2,707/month) for a single filer
Fast Food Worker pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 94,710 Fast Food Worker jobs in Washington (occupation code 35-3023, “Fast Food and Counter Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Fast Food Worker salary of $37,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $32,480 — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
| Gross (median) | $37,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,345 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,885 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,480 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,707 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Worker make in Washington?
- The median Fast Food Worker salary in Washington is $37,710 per year ($18.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,880 and $44,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Worker in Washington?
- On the median salary of $37,710, a single filer in Washington takes home about $32,480 per year ($2,707 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
- How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 94,710 Fast Food Worker jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.