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Fast Food Cook Salary in Idaho (2026)
$14.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,351/year ($2,196/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 23rd of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 1,610 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $31,070 a year — though pay ranges from $18,620 for newcomers to $35,860 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,610 Fast Food Cook jobs in Idaho (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $31,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,351 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $31,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,548 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,377 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$793 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,351 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,196 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Idaho?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Idaho is $31,070 per year ($14.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,790 and $33,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $31,070, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $26,351 per year ($2,196 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,610 Fast Food Cook jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.