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Fast Food Cook Salary in Maryland (2026)
$16.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,582/year ($2,298/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 18th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 10,960 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $33,320 a year — though pay ranges from $31,200 for newcomers to $38,210 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,960 Fast Food Cook jobs in Maryland (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $33,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,582 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $33,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,818 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,549 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,371 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,582 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,298 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Maryland?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Maryland is $33,320 per year ($16.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,360 and $35,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $33,320, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $27,582 per year ($2,298 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 Maryland?
- BLS counts 10,960 Fast Food Cook jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.