First Lite

First Lite Salary

$36K

$47.5K

$58.5K

$48,407

/year

$23.27

/hour

First Lite Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$48,407

Columbus

Ohio

$46,756

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    How much does a First Lite make?

    As of Aug 2, 2026, the average annual pay for a First Lite in the United States is $48,407 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.27 an hour. This is the equivalent of $930/week or $4,033/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $58,500 and as low as $36,000, the majority of First Lite salaries currently range between $43,500 (25th percentile) to $51,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $57,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a First Lite varies little (about 8000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A First Lite in your area makes on average $46,756 per year, or $1,651 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $48,407. Ohio ranks number 20 out of 50 states nationwide for First Lite salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for First Lite jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for First Lite Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a First Lite job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with San Francisco, CA, and Santa Clara, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, CA, beats the national average by $8,443 (17.4%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $10,864 (22.4%) above the $48,407 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a First Lite appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Berkeley, CA, and San Mateo, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a First Lite role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $59,271

    $28.50

    San Francisco, CA

    $57,031

    $27.42

    Santa Clara, CA

    $56,850

    $27.33

    Livermore, CA

    $56,780

    $27.30

    San Jose, CA

    $56,732

    $27.27

    Daly City, CA

    $56,088

    $26.97

    Arlington, VA

    $55,690

    $26.77

    Oakland, CA

    $55,594

    $26.73

    Hayward, CA

    $55,498

    $26.68

    San Mateo, CA

    $55,135

    $26.51

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related First Lite Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the First Lite job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than First Lite jobs.

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    Infographic detailing First Lite salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $48,407 per year or $23.27 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.