Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary by state
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$38,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$3,000
7.3% of base
Total target cash
$41,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$2,00050th$3,00075th$5,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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About this role
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other is a professional role within the function in the Food Preparation and Serving job family.
Typical experience: varies by employer. Entry-level roles usually require little or no prior experience; senior roles typically require 5 or more years in the occupation. See the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for the specific entry path.
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$26,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$32,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$37,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$41,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$49,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
14,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary by industry
Food Services and Drinking Places
61,800 workers
$37,000
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
53,630 workers
$37,000
Special Food Services
7,770 workers
$40,000
Accommodation
4,530 workers
$45,000
Traveler Accommodation
4,500 workers
$45,000
Administrative and Support Services
4,210 workers
$40,000
Employment Services
3,930 workers
$40,000
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
2,540 workers
$39,500
Educational Services
2,530 workers
$40,500
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
2,060 workers
$40,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Pay trend
National median annual wage, 2020 to 2025: $27,080 to $35,840.
+32.3% over this period
Medians as published each May in the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics national estimates. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS.
Pay by experience level
How annual pay for this occupation spreads from newcomers to the highest paid, aged to 2026.
Entry10th percentile
$26,500
Early career25th percentile
$32,500
Median50th percentile
$37,000
Experienced75th percentile
$41,500
Top earners90th percentile
$49,000
Bands are the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages for this occupation nationally. Percentiles reflect the full mix of tenure, employer, and location, so they approximate but do not equal years of experience. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS national estimates.
Where this job pays most
Top-paying states for this occupation, average annual wage aged to 2026.
State averages for this occupation from the BLS OEWS state estimates. Cost of living differs by state; a higher wage does not always mean more buying power.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Support senior team members with day-to-day operational work
Gather and analyze data using established methods and tools
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for internal review
Execute routine tasks accurately and on schedule
Escalate issues and questions to more experienced staff
Contribute to team deliverables under direct supervision
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$38,000
2027$39,500
2028$40,500
2029$42,000
2030$43,500
2031$45,000
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Sources and assumptions
Modeled market estimate, aged to 2026. Underlying source families are BLS OEWS May 2025 for BLS-mapped occupations and the 2018–19 collection for corporate titles. Annual aging is compounded at approximately 3–4%; geographic, industry and company-size repricing are modeled. See the role details and methodology for the applicable source and assumptions.
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How much does a Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other make?
The median market pay for a Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in the United States is about $38,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other?
Most Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other pay falls between about $32,500 (25th percentile) and $41,500 (75th percentile), with top earners above $49,000.
Is pay for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other roles growing?
Yes. The national median wage for this occupation moved from $27,080 in 2020 to $35,840 in 2025, a change of +32.3% in nominal dollars.
How this role compares
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other pays 6% below the average across 18 roles in the Food Preparation and Serving job family (family average $40,500).
Similar-paying roles in Food Preparation and Serving
How much does a Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other make?
The average base salary for a Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in the United States is $38,000 per year, or about $18.27 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $32,500 and $41,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Food Preparation and Serving roles?
The Food Preparation and Serving job family averages $40,500 across 18 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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