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Fast Food Cook Salary in Georgia (2026)
$12.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,020/year ($1,918/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 45th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 12,940 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $26,940 a year — though pay ranges from $20,800 for newcomers to $36,810 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $32,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,940 Fast Food Cook jobs in Georgia (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $26,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,020 — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
| Gross (median) | $26,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,084 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,061 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$775 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,020 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,918 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Georgia?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Georgia is $26,940 per year ($12.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,880 and $32,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $26,940, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $23,020 per year ($1,918 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 12,940 Fast Food Cook jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.