What is the salary range of Fast Food Cook?

As of November 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Fast Food Cook in the United States is $28,028. While Salary.com is seeing that Fast Food Cook salary in the US can go up to $34,260 or down to $23,001, but most earn between $25,396 and $31,290. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fast Food Cook in the United States.

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Fast Food Cook Salaries by Percentile
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75th Percentile $31,290 $2,608 $602 $15
Average $28,028 $2,336 $539 $13
25th Percentile $25,396 $2,116 $488 $12

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What is the salary range of Fast Food Cook?

As of November 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Fast Food Cook in the United States is $28,028. While Salary.com is seeing that Fast Food Cook salary in the US can go up to $34,260 or down to $23,001, but most earn between $25,396 and $31,290. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fast Food Cook in the United States.

What is the hourly and monthly salary as a Fast Food Cook?

As of November 01, 2024, the average hourly salary is $13 (range: $11 to $16); the average monthly salary is $2,336 (range: $1,917 to $2,855).

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What are the salaries of Fast Food Cook with different levels of experience?

As of November 01, 2024, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Fast Food Cook with under 1 year experience makes about $27,486. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Fast Food Cook makes around $27,956. After 2-4 years, the Fast Food Cook pay rises to about $29,023. Those senior Fast Food Cook with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $29,169, and those Fast Food Cook having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $29,411 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Fast Food Cook $27,486
Intermediate Level Fast Food Cook $27,956
Senior Level Fast Food Cook $29,023
Specialist Level Fast Food Cook $29,169
Expert Level Fast Food Cook $29,411
$27,486 0 yr
$27,956 < 2 yrs
$29,023 2-4 yrs
$29,169 5-8 yrs
$29,411 > 8 yrs
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Entry Level 2%
Mid Level 0%
Senior Level 4%
Top Level 4%
Experienced 5%
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How much does salary of Fast Food Cook vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of November 01, 2024, the average yearly salary of Fast Food Cook in San Francisco, CA is $35,035 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $32,737. While a Fast Food Cook earns $31,419 per year in Boston, MA.

What is the salary trend of Fast Food Cook?

For those exploring the changing dynamics of Fast Food Cook salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of November 01, 2024, our research highlights a notable shift in Fast Food Cook compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $33,155 in 2023 to about $33,018 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Fast Food Cook salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

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Fast Food Cook Salary by Year

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2023 $33,155
2024 $33,018
2025 $32,395
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Job Openings of Fast Food Cook

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Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 61.9%
Bonuses 0.1%
Social Security 4.7%
401k/403b 2.6%
Disability 1.2%
Healthcare 18.5%
Pension 3.3%
Time Off 7.6%
Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $28,028 61.9%
Bonus $33 0.1%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $2,147 4.7%
401K/403B $1,179 2.6%
Disability $561 1.2%
Healthcare $8,352 18.5%
Pension $1,515 3.3%
Time Off $3,454 7.6%
Total Compensation $45,269 100%
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
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What are the salaries of a Fast Food Cook with different levels of education?

Salaries for Fast Food Cook with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Fast Food Cook with a No Diploma is $26,154 - $27,682. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Fast Food Cook Salaries by Degree Level

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Typical Education for Fast Food Cook
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.1%
High School 66.7%
Associates 10.3%
Bachelors 11.9%
Masters 1.6%
Doctorate 2.4%
Typical Education for Fast Food Cook
No Diploma 7.1%
High School 66.7%
Associates 10.3%
Bachelors 11.9%
Masters 1.6%
Doctorate 2.4%
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Fast Food Cook Salaries by Degree Level

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FAQ about Fast Food Cook

1. What is the average salary of a Fast Food Cook?

The average annual salary of Fast Food Cook is $28,028. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Fast Food Cook is $13; the average weekly pay of Fast Food Cook is $539; the average monthly pay of Fast Food Cook is $2,336.

2. Where can a Fast Food Cook earn the most?

A Fast Food Cook's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Fast Food Cook earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Fast Food Cook is $35,175.

3. What is the highest pay for Fast Food Cook?

The highest pay for Fast Food Cook is $34,260.

4. What is the lowest pay for Fast Food Cook?

The lowest pay for Fast Food Cook is $23,001.

5. What are the responsibilities of Fast Food Cook?

Fast Food Cook prepares food for service in a fast food or short-order setting following pre-set guidelines. Responsible for the preparation, presentation, and execution of all items on the menu. Being a Fast Food Cook prepares and cooks menu items to meet product quality and company standards. May require a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, Fast Food Cook typically reports to a supervisor. The Fast Food Cook works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

6. What are the skills of Fast Food Cook

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Food Service: The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.

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Work Ethic: A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.

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