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Fast Food Cook Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$18.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,715/year ($2,560/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 8th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 0 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $37,870 a year — though pay ranges from $35,590 for newcomers to $48,140 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Fast Food Cook jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $37,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,715 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $37,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,364 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,897 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,894 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,715 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,560 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Massachusetts?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Massachusetts is $37,870 per year ($18.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,400 and $41,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $37,870, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $30,715 per year ($2,560 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 0 Fast Food Cook jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.