A Big Mac in United States costs 6.22 USD (about $6.22). Here's how long different jobs must work to afford one:
| Job | Time per Big Mac | Pay basis |
|---|---|---|
| Public-school teacher | 4.3 min | 77,109 USD/yr ÷ 897 teaching hrs source (high confidence) |
| Minimum-wage worker | 51 min | min wage 7.25 USD/hr source |
| UberX driver | 23 min | net 16.5 USD/hr source (medium confidence) |
The teaching figure is annual public-school salary ÷ annual net teaching (contact) hours — pay per minute of lecturing, not take-home pay. Teachers also spend uncounted time on planning, grading and holidays.
Data updated 2026-08-12. Big Mac prices: The Economist Big Mac Index.
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