As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fry Cook in Paramus, NJ is $42,954, equivalent to $21 per hour, $826 weekly, or $3,580 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Fry Cook in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Fry Cook in Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $34,600 to $52,373. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,581) and 75th percentile ($47,884), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,373 per year. This $9,303 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Food Service, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Paramus Fry Cook often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 statewide for Fry Cook job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Fry Cook Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $34,600 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $38,581 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $42,954 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $47,884 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $52,373 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
25% $38,581 10% $34,600 90% $52,373 75% $47,884 $42,954 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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    Line Cook

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Fry Cook

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Paramus, NJ. The base salary for Fry Cook ranges from $38,581 to $47,884 with the average base salary of $42,954. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,192 to $58,027 with the average total cash compensation of $51,154.

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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