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Fast Food and Counter Workers average salary by city in Indiana
- Indianapolis$29,780
- Kokomo$29,620
- Fort Wayne$28,900
- Elkhart$28,590
- Michigan City$28,490
- Bloomington$28,410
- Columbus$28,300
- South Bend$28,130
- Lafayette$28,120
- Evansville$27,890
- Muncie$27,620
- Terre Haute$26,570
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $29,780 | $29,040 | $28,410 | $24,663 | 96 |
| Kokomo | $29,620 | $29,130 | $24,470 | $24,563 | 90 |
| Fort Wayne | $28,900 | $28,360 | $24,160 | $24,121 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $28,590 | $28,300 | $23,720 | $23,773 | 90 |
| Michigan City | $28,490 | $28,250 | $23,420 | $23,848 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $28,410 | $28,230 | $23,300 | $23,597 | 95 |
| Columbus | $28,300 | $28,290 | $23,850 | $23,618 | 93 |
| South Bend | $28,130 | $28,140 | $23,900 | $23,486 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $28,120 | $28,230 | $23,470 | $23,606 | 93 |
| Evansville | $27,890 | $27,930 | $23,360 | $23,435 | 92 |
| Muncie | $27,620 | $27,560 | $22,940 | $23,157 | 88 |
| Terre Haute | $26,570 | $27,020 | $22,630 | $22,212 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3023.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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