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Fast Food Cook Salary in Missouri (2026)
$14.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,729/year ($2,144/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 30th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 55,780 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $29,890 a year — though pay ranges from $28,600 for newcomers to $35,290 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 55,780 Fast Food Cook jobs in Missouri (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $29,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,729 — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
| Gross (median) | $29,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,407 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,287 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$467 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,729 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,144 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Missouri?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Missouri is $29,890 per year ($14.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,790 and $31,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $29,890, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $25,729 per year ($2,144 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 55,780 Fast Food Cook jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.