As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fry Cook in Roanoke, VA is $33,709, equivalent to $16 per hour, $648 weekly, or $2,809 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 Roanoke, VA vary widely, spanning from $27,156 to $41,097. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,279) and 75th percentile ($37,576), while top earners (90th percentile) make $41,097 per year. This $7,297 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, Roanoke Fry Cook often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Roanoke currently ranks 693 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 $27,156 Roanoke, VA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $30,279 Roanoke, VA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $33,709 Roanoke, VA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $37,576 Roanoke, VA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $41,097 Roanoke, VA July 01, 2026
25% $30,279 10% $27,156 90% $41,097 75% $37,576 $33,709 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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    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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Fry Cook ranges from $30,279 to $37,576 with the average base salary of $33,709. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,008 to $46,492 with the average total cash compensation of $40,984.
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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