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Food service associate salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Food Service Associate make in the United States?

Average base salary

$17.31
Average $17.31
Low $11.94
High $25.10

The average salary for a food service associate is $17.31 per hour in the United States. 8.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Food Service Associate job openings in United States

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Food Service Full Time
Stinker Stores3.3out of 5 stars.
Victor, ID
$17 an hour
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Food Service Associate in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Block
 
$299,500per year
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Highgate
 
$230,000per year
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Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
 
$215,000per year
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CJ Bio America Inc.
 
$208,000per year
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Itech US, Inc.
 
$198,182per year
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Morales Professional
 
$197,857per year
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Highest paying cities for Food Service Associates near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $26.79 per hour
  2. Brooklyn, NY
    $22.42 per hour
  3. Gardena, CA
    $19.85 per hour
  4. Eugene, OR
    $18.85 per hour
  5. Rohnert Park, CA
    $18.79 per hour

Where can a Food Service Associate earn more?

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