Fry Cook Salary in the United States

Fry Cook Salary

How much does a Fry Cook make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fry Cook in the United States is $40,884. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,090 to $46,021, with most professionals earning between $31,725 and $50,698.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $31,725 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $36,090 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $40,884 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $46,021 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $50,698 US March 01, 2025
25% $36,090 10% $31,725 90% $50,698 75% $46,021 $40,884 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Fry Cook ?

A chef is a trained professional cook who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine. The word "chef" is derived from the term chef de cuisine (French pronunciation: ​[ʃɛf.də.kɥi.zin]), the director or head of a kitchen. Chefs can receive formal training from an institution, as well as by apprenticing with an experienced chef. There are different terms that use the word chef in their titles, and deal with specific areas of food preparation, such as the sous-chef, who acts as the second-in-command in a kitchen, or the chef de partie, who handles a ...

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    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fry Cook in the United States. The base salary for Fry Cook ranges from $36,090 to $46,021 with the average base salary of $40,884. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,202 to $46,130 with the average total cash compensation of $41,006.
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