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Food service worker salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Food Service Worker make in California?

Average base salary

$21.72
18%
above national average
Average $21.72
Low $16.90
High $32.44

The average salary for a food service worker is $21.72 per hour in California. 2.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Food Service Worker job openings in California

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Food Service Worker (Taco Bell...
Army & Airforce Exchange Service3.7out of 5 stars.
Fort Irwin, CA
$18.03 - $21.04 an hour
Part-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Food Service Worker in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Epsilon Inc
 
$165,000per year
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LiveRamp
 
$149,000per year
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Regal Entertainment Group
 
$122,086per year
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Arby's
 
$111,509per year
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Restaurant Brands Internationa...
 
$108,711per year
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C4 Planning Solutions, LLC
 
$105,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Food Service Workers near California

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $27.22 per hour
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $23.71 per hour
  3. Rancho Cordova, CA
    $22.30 per hour
  4. Irvine, CA
    $21.80 per hour
  5. Bakersfield, CA
    $20.37 per hour

Where can a Food Service Worker earn more?

Compare salaries for Food Service Workers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Food Service Worker get paid in California?

Senior Food Service Worker

Job openings
Average $26.55 per hour