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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers vs. Fast Food and Counter Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workerss earn a median salary of $42,010/year, while Fast Food and Counter Workerss earn $30,480/year - a difference of $11,530. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Fast Food and Counter Workers
Median salary
$42,010
$30,480
Hourly rate
$20.2/hr
$14.65/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$29,340
$22,620
Senior level (90th %)
$63,420
$38,800
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
1,187,460
3,780,930
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Food Service
Food Service
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