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Published February 25, 2020 5:34pm EST
When it comes to the highest-paid managers in the fast-food industry, Taco Bell leads the pack, according to data from Glassdoor which analyzed 10 major players in the fast-food industry.
Earlier this year, the California-based chain, which serves a variety of Mexican and Tex-Mex foods, upped the ante by enticing those with a $100,000 salary. In January, the company announced it will begin testing the six-figure salary for general managers of company-owned stores in select U.S. markets this year. The brand also announced it will offer 24 hours of paid sick time each calendar year for all corporate-owned restaurant employees.
Comparatively, when it comes to paying cashiers, McDonald's leads with $10 per hour, according to the data. In 2018, the fast-food giant unveiled its new headquarters in Chicago, a move company officials say is intended to attract top talent.
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The goal of the test “is to enhance restaurant performance, boost morale and satisfaction while supporting recruitment and retention,” Ferril Onyett, Taco Bell senior director of global training and international human resources, previously said in a statement to FOX Business. “We want our restaurants to grow and [we are] looking out for our managers is one of the main ways to accomplish that.”
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Glassdoor reviewed the average salaries across the country based on U.S. salary reviews submitted by current or former employees on Glassdoor as of Feb 21. These averages are publicly available on Glassdoor.
Here are the ten fast-food chains whose data was obtained by Glassdoor and shared with FOX Business.
Taco Bell
- General manager: $56,075 average base pay.
- Cashier: $9 per hour average base pay.
Burger King (Parent company: Restaurant Brands International)
- Resultant general manager: $45,000 average base pay.
- Cashier: $9 per hour average base pay.
| QSR | RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. | 57.49 | -0.97 | -1.66% |
KFC (Parent company: Yum! Brands)
- Restaurant manager: $42,382 average base pay.
- Cashier: $9 per hour average base pay.
| YUM | YUM! BRANDS INC. | 112.57 | -2.68 | -2.33% |
Popeyes (Parent company: Restaurant Brands International)
- General manager: $44,446 average base pay.
- Cashier: $9 per hour average base pay.
| QSR | RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. | 57.49 | -0.97 | -1.66% |
Subway
- General manager: $35,547 average base pay.
- Sandwich artist: $9 per hour average base pay.
Domino's Pizza
- General manager: $45,046 average base pay.
- Delivery driver: $8 per hour average base pay.
| DPZ | DOMINO'S PIZZA INC. | 333.25 | +0.92 | +0.28% |
McDonald's
- General manager: $48,657 average base pay.
- Cashier: $10 per hour average base pay.
| MCD | MCDONALD'S CORP. | 251.09 | -4.33 | -1.70% |
Wendy's
- General manager: $55,939 average base pay.
- Cashier: $9 per hour average base pay.
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Chick-fil-A
- General manager: $53,285 average base pay.
- Cashier: $9 per hour average base pay.
Arby's
- General manager: $48,245 average base pay.
- Cashier: $8 per hour.
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This story contains material from the previous FOX Business reports. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
With the economical crisis, such decrease in job offers is affecting people’s financial security and increasing unemployment all over the world. Many unemployed would resort to such jobs that require big effort to get the least wages. Students do the same to afford their education, and the most famous job for them especially in the States is one in restaurants and mostly, a fry cook. This job requires no specific degree or training, all you have to learn is to cook some types of fryers in a certain amount of time. Different restaurants offer such job, but not all of them pay the same. If you have to look for one, take a look at the following list to know the highest paid restaurants in your zone.
10 McDonald’s
With 8 dollar an hour McDonald’s is the least paying fast food restaurant. But this is not their paying standard for everyone, no. Working in sales differs from that in management or making sandwiches. If you do not mind working in cooking sector, the fry cook is the one with $8 per hour.
9 Five Guys Burgers & Fries
We are still in the $8/hour zone in the Five Guys Burgers. Still this restaurant is distinguished in the free food it offers to workers and chefs there. You would end up with your salary from which you paid nothing for your meals!
8 Dunkin’ Donuts
Extra pence make the hour at Dunkin’ Donuts around $8.12. The good thing with them is the series of stores they are opening and expected to open in the future. This makes it a target for people looking for making some money.
7 Chick-fil-A
With $8.16 per hour is still in the same range, sort of. They are pennies yes but they could make dollars! Now the good thing with Chick-fil-A is there weekends. Unlike fast food restaurants that are open 24/7, this one is closed on Sundays.
6 Jamba Juice
As for the advantages of Jamba Juice, the place you work in is not as crowded and noisy as that of McDonalds, for example. The hour will cost the restaurant around $8.29. In addition, there you can get tips that are not refundable by the restaurant.
5 Noodles & Company
Another company that offers you free food out of the salary they pay you is Noodles, the pasta company. Granted that you are in love with pasta, you will have it fresh here! In addition, you have the potentials to get promoted and raise your wage per hour from the $8.31 of a cook.
4 Panera Bread
Now because Panera makes breads and no fry cook offers are available, Panera is offering a number of Cashier jobs for $8.40 dollars per hour. This will make you 3 more dollars a day, than that of McDonald’s, if you work for 8 hours.
3 Chipotle
Back to fry cook offers, Chipotle Mexican Grill compared to any of the restaurants in the bottom of the list, like McDonald’s again, then you are making extra 6 dollars as they will pay you $8.78 per hour. The quiet working is a plus.
2 Panda Express
Working in the Chinese food industry could be a passion for some people, for others it is all about money. Hence, Panda Express is a bonus for the later type. With 9 dollars per hour, Panda will make a considerable difference in your total wage. The downside, however, is the long hours cook spend in just one shift.
1 In -N-Out Burger
The highest paying restaurant is the Burger specialists, In-N-Out Associate. Now you are not going to change your job, you are still a fry chef but with $11 per hour; this restaurant males a good deal.