Chick-fil-A employees in the U.S. generally earn between $12 and $18 per hour in 2025, with variation by position, location, and experience. In Texas, the average hourly pay is around $14.65, with a range typically from about $11.42 to $16.28. More specialized roles such as managers earn higher wages, often between $15 and upwards of $22 per hour. Entry-level positions like cashiers may earn about $14 per hour, while team leaders and managers can earn from $15 to $26 or more depending on responsibilities and location. Some reported hourly wages can be as high as $35 for managers in select places. Additionally, some Chick-fil-A locations, like Temecula, report a minimum starting wage of around $20 per hour for new hires as of 2025.
Overview of Hourly Pay Ranges
- Entry-level team members: $10 to $17 per hour
- Cashiers: around $14 per hour
- Fast food workers: about $16 per hour
- Team leaders: $13 to $21 per hour
- Managers: typically $14 to $35 per hour
- Higher-level roles (e.g., assistant managers, catering managers): $15 to $27+ per hour
- Corporate or executive roles: can go much higher, e.g., $22 average for higher ranks or $56 for chief executives
Factors Affecting Pay
- Geographic location: Pay tends to be higher in areas with higher living costs
- Job role and responsibility level
- Experience and tenure at the company
- Specific Chick-fil-A franchise or corporate policies
This pay structure reflects a competitive hourly wage for the fast-food sector, with opportunities for advancement and higher earnings in managerial or specialized positions.
