Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $30,270 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.55
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $34,260
Employed locally 2,780
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,560
    50th (median)
    $30,270
    75th
    $32,970
    90th
    $34,260

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $37,650
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $34,670
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $33,430

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,490
    Bartenders $29,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,650
    Food Preparation Workers $31,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Champaign, IL is $14.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.08 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Champaign, IL is 0.7% below the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Champaign?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,560.