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Fast Food Cook Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$12.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $21,791/year ($1,816/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 48th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 3,000 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $24,960 a year — though pay ranges from $20,890 for newcomers to $29,640 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $24,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $28,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $29,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,000 Fast Food Cook jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $24,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $21,791 — an effective tax rate of 12.7%.
| Gross (median) | $24,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$886 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,909 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$374 |
| Take-home (annual) | $21,791 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,816 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Louisiana?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Louisiana is $24,960 per year ($12.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,000 and $28,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $24,960, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $21,791 per year ($1,816 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 12.7%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 3,000 Fast Food Cook jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.