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sonicdrivein.comSonic Drive-In pay 2026
1,622 people who work at Sonic Drive-In have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do Sonic Drive-In pay per hour?
This table shows how pay rates at Sonic Drive-In compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | Sonic Drive-In pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant manager 1,857 jobs | $11.08-19.91 per hour |
| Cook 1,883 jobs | $9.00-14.00 per hour |
| Carhop 1,886 jobs | $7.18-14.30 per hour |
| Crew leader 107 jobs | $10.00-16.16 per hour |
| Kitchen worker | $10.00-15.50 per hour |
| Manager 3,469 jobs | $10.59-15.70 per hour |
| Manager 3,469 jobs | $11.59-22.58 per hour |
Based on data from 367 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
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Find available jobsDo Sonic Drive-In give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick at Sonic Drive‑In.
Last updated August 5, 2026
Do Sonic Drive-In pay breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at Sonic Drive‑In.
Last updated August 5, 2026
Do Sonic Drive-In pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at Sonic Drive‑In.
Last updated August 5, 2026
Do workers at Sonic Drive-In do extra work that they don’t get paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time at Sonic Drive‑In.
Last updated July 29, 2026
What’s the staff discount at Sonic Drive-In?
People report getting free meal at Sonic Drive‑In.
Last updated August 5, 2026