The salary statistics and trend of fast food cooks in the industry of restaurants and other eating places are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare fast food cooks salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,710 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $21,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $23,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $27,150 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for fast food cooks in the industry of restaurants and other eating places. 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 $27,150. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $21,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent fast food cooks is $17,130.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of fast food cooks in the industry of Restaurants and Other Eating Places from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $21,020 | 5.71% | 12.51% |
| 2016 | $19,820 | 3.78% | - |
| 2015 | $19,070 | 2.88% | - |
| 2014 | $18,520 | 0.38% | - |
| 2013 | $18,450 | 0.33% | - |
| 2012 | $18,390 | - | - |
The average salaries of fast food cooks in nine industries within the accommodation and food services 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 |
|---|---|
| Casino Hotels | |
| Traveler Accommodation | |
| Accommodation | |
| Special Food Services | |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | |
| Full-Service Restaurants | |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | |
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