The salary statistics of fast food cooks in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare fast food cooks salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,380 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,170 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $22,310 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $25,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $29,170 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for fast food cooks in the industry sector of accommodation and food services. 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 $29,170. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $22,310. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid fast food cooks is $17,380.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of fast food cooks in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $22,310 | 5.78% | 17.53% |
| 2017 | $21,020 | 5.66% | - |
| 2016 | $19,830 | 3.83% | - |
| 2015 | $19,070 | 2.88% | - |
| 2014 | $18,520 | 0.32% | - |
| 2013 | $18,460 | 0.33% | - |
| 2012 | $18,400 | - | - |
The average salaries of fast food cooks in one industries in the accommodation and food services sector are shown below. For detailed fast food cooks salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].