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Cafeteria worker salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Cafeteria Worker make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.08
Average $16.08
Low $12.17
High $21.26

The average salary for a cafeteria worker is $16.08 per hour in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Cafeteria Worker job openings in United States

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Cafeteria Worker- Substitutes
New Bedford Public Schools2.9out of 5 stars.
New Bedford, MA
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Cafeteria Worker in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
AMBRIDGE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
 
$64,480per year
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The Plus Group
 
$60,320per year
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Eurest
 
$53,529per year
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Hawaii State Department of Edu...
 
$52,557per year
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San Bernardino City Unified Sc...
 
$50,696per year
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Dexian
 
$48,880per year
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Highest paying cities for Cafeteria Workers near United States

  1. Marlborough, MA
    $19.41 per hour
  2. Chattanooga, TN
    $15.98 per hour
  3. Tulsa, OK
    $14.20 per hour
  4. Allen, TX
    $13.25 per hour
  5. Dallas, TX
    $13.22 per hour

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