Fast Food Worker salary in Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Take-home on the median Fast Food Worker salary of $34,679 — after $1,772 income tax and $667 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Fast Food Worker roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Nando's★ 3.8 | $38,532 | $23,712 – $49,400 |
| Subway★ 3.4 | $35,568 | $21,736 – $53,352 |
| Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen★ 3.2 | $35,568 | $23,514 – $38,572 |
| KFC★ 3.5 | $34,679 | $24,502 – $47,424 |
| Hungry Jack's★ 3.4 | $34,580 | $25,490 – $42,207 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $33,592 | $19,760 – $47,424 |
| Red Rooster★ 3.5 | $33,592 | $23,554 – $42,642 |
| Oporto★ 3.2 | $31,616 | $24,502 – $52,166 |
| Grill'd★ 2.5 | $29,640 | $23,416 – $48,412 |
| Domino's★ 3.5 | $21,736 | $19,760 – $41,496 |
Fast Food Worker pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.