The salary statistics and trend of fast food cooks in the industry of general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare fast food cooks salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,910 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $29,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $32,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $39,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for fast food cooks in the industry of general merchandise stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) fast food cooks is $39,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $29,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent fast food cooks is $21,910.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of fast food cooks in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $29,040 | 2.13% | 25.93% |
| 2016 | $28,420 | 0.56% | - |
| 2015 | $28,260 | 0.18% | - |
| 2014 | $28,210 | 18.26% | - |
| 2013 | $23,060 | 6.72% | - |
| 2012 | $21,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of fast food cooks in six industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of fast food cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| General Merchandise Stores | |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores | |
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