Except in a few states, teaching high school doesn’t pay. College can pay but it takes years to get there.
My high school science teacher was amazing. He loved teaching. Had to work a second job to pay for his lifestyle which was very basic. He was the teacher of the year many times and still had to work a second job.
If you are salary, the position should pay more. It is often used to work with someone without paying them fairly.
I think wages are often between the worker and the employer but I do think regulations should stop abuse. While fast food places are not highly profitable, they shouldn’t screw people to make a profit.