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Fast Food Cook Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$23.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,613/year ($3,218/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is the highest-paying state in the country for Fast Food Cooks, with a median about 51% above the national average. Of the 0 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $48,120 a year — though pay ranges from $29,120 for newcomers to $53,580 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Fast Food Cook jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $48,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,613 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $48,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,594 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,681 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,231 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,613 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,218 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Hawaii?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Hawaii is $48,120 per year ($23.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,120 and $49,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $48,120, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $38,613 per year ($3,218 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 0 Fast Food Cook jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.