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Cafeteria Cook Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$22.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,412/year ($3,118/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 8th of 51 states for Cafeteria Cook pay, with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 4,500 Cafeteria Cook jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $46,120 a year — though pay ranges from $38,380 for newcomers to $56,570 at the top.
Cafeteria Cook pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,500 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 35-2012, “Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Cafeteria Cook salary of $46,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,412 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,354 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,528 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,825 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,412 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,118 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cafeteria Cook make in Connecticut?
- The median Cafeteria Cook salary in Connecticut is $46,120 per year ($22.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,960 and $48,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cafeteria Cook in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $46,120, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $37,412 per year ($3,118 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Cafeteria Cook jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 4,500 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.