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Food service worker salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$18.39
Average $18.39
Low $11.21
High $30.17

The average salary for a food service worker is $18.39 per hour in the United States. 22.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Food Service Worker job openings in United States

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Food Service Worker
Sodexo3.6out of 5 stars.
Lincoln, NE
$13.50 - $18.00 an hour
Full-time
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Food Service Worker in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
U.S. Army Reserve
 
$515,466per year
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facebook
 
$500,000per year
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LEO'S CONEY ISLAND
 
$260,000per year
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SAP
 
$215,097per year
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Epsilon Inc
 
$167,500per year
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AMEWAS
 
$160,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Food Service Workers near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $24.49 per hour
  2. Dallas, TX
    $21.29 per hour
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $20.77 per hour
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $20.63 per hour
  5. San Diego, CA
    $19.90 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 United States?

Senior Food Service Worker

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