Most Chick-fil-A crew-level jobs in the U.S. pay roughly the low-to-mid teens per hour, with many locations falling around 12–16 dollars an hour in recent data from 2025–2026, but exact pay depends heavily on location, role, and the individual franchise operator. Experienced team leaders, cooks, and managers can earn closer to the high teens or even into the 20‑plus dollars per hour range at some stores.

Typical hourly pay range

  • Entry‑level team members and cashiers often earn around 12–15 dollars per hour nationally, with some higher‑cost cities posting rates closer to 15–17 dollars.
  • Aggregated worker reports show many Chick‑fil‑A roles (front of house, back of house, general team members) advertised between about 10–17 dollars per hour depending on job and market.
  • When averaged across roles, one major salary source lists Chick‑fil‑A’s overall typical hourly pay around the mid‑14‑dollar range in 2025.

Pay by role (approximate)

  • Team member / cashier: commonly in the 10–17 dollars per hour band, with a national average near 13 dollars per hour for “team member” positions.
  • Cooks, kitchen and back‑of‑house staff: often posted slightly higher than front‑of‑house in the same market, sometimes up to the high teens per hour.
  • Supervisors / team leaders: ranges frequently reported from the mid‑teens into the low 20‑dollar range per hour.
  • Managers and higher‑level roles: many reports show ranges starting in the high teens and extending into the 20s per hour, with some senior roles above that.

Why pay varies

  • Most Chick‑fil‑A restaurants are independently owned franchises, so each operator sets pay based on local labor markets and budget.
  • City, state, or county minimum wage laws, cost of living, and competition from other employers all influence starting hourly rates and raises.

How to find the number for your store

  • Check the specific job posting for the Chick‑fil‑A location you are interested in, as many ads now list a pay range by the hour.
  • Call or visit the store and politely ask for the pay range for the role you’re applying to, making sure to mention your experience and local cost‑of‑living expectations.
  • Use recent online salary aggregators and worker‑reported pay sites filtered to your city or ZIP code to get the most realistic hourly figures for “how much does Chick‑fil‑A pay an hour” in your area.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.