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Fast Food Cook Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$14.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,916/year ($2,160/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 25th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 2,900 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $30,430 a year — though pay ranges from $28,080 for newcomers to $36,910 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,900 Fast Food Cook jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $30,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,916 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
| Gross (median) | $30,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,472 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,328 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$714 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,916 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,160 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Nebraska?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Nebraska is $30,430 per year ($14.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,830 and $34,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $30,430, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $25,916 per year ($2,160 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,900 Fast Food Cook jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.