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Fast Food Cook Salary in Nevada (2026)
$16.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,370/year ($2,448/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 17th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 5,890 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $33,840 a year — though pay ranges from $26,530 for newcomers to $43,440 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $43,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,890 Fast Food Cook jobs in Nevada (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $33,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $29,370 — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
| Gross (median) | $33,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,881 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,589 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,370 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,448 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Nevada?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Nevada is $33,840 per year ($16.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,740 and $38,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $33,840, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $29,370 per year ($2,448 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 5,890 Fast Food Cook jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.