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Fast Food Cook Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$16.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,962/year ($2,414/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 13th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 3,630 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $34,980 a year — though pay ranges from $34,010 for newcomers to $42,640 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,630 Fast Food Cook jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $34,980 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 $28,962 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $34,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,018 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,676 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,324 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,962 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,414 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Connecticut?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Connecticut is $34,980 per year ($16.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,010 and $36,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $34,980, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $28,962 per year ($2,414 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,630 Fast Food 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.