What does McDonald's pay?
Median total pay is about $147,645 per year, with most roles between $114,117 and $171,763 — based on salary ranges disclosed in McDonald's's own job postings.
$147,645
Median total pay
$114,117
25th percentile
$171,763
75th percentile
85
Posted salaries
Highest-paying roles at McDonald's
Sr Director, Global Creative Excellence & Design
$208,000–$260,000
Sr. Director, Brand, Content & Culture
$208,000–$260,000
Principal Software Engineer
$195,371–$244,214
Director, Legal Counsel
$195,000–$244,000
Director, Customer Insights
$178,121–$222,651
Director, Strategy & Alignment
$178,121–$222,651
McDonald's salary FAQ
What is the median salary at McDonald's?
Based on 85 salaried US roles currently posted, the median total pay at McDonald's is about $147,645 per year.
What is the salary range at McDonald's?
Most posted roles fall between $114,117 and $171,763, with the full range spanning $30,870 to $260,000.
Does McDonald's publish salaries?
These figures come from McDonald's's own job postings (salary ranges disclosed on listings), aggregated by Hireoven. Actual offers vary by level, location and negotiation.
Salary figures are aggregated from disclosed ranges in McDonald's's active US job postings on Hireoven's live index. Annualized; hourly listings excluded. Actual compensation varies by level, location and negotiation. Last updated 2026.