How much does a Fast Food Cook make in New Hampshire?

The median Fast Food Cook salary in New Hampshire is $38,590 per year ($18.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,500 and $44,290.

What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in New Hampshire?

On the median salary of $38,590, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $33,187 per year ($2,766 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.

How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in New Hampshire?

BLS counts 1,330 Fast Food Cook jobs in New Hampshire in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Fast Food Cook Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

$38,590 /year median

$18.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,187/year ($2,766/month) for a single filer

New Hampshire is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Fast Food Cooks (5th of 51), with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 1,330 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $38,590 a year — though pay ranges from $35,720 for newcomers to $45,930 at the top.

Fast Food Cook pay range in New Hampshire

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$35,720	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$37,500	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$38,590	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$44,290	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$45,930	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 1,330 Fast Food Cook jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).

Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire

A median Fast Food Cook salary of $38,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $33,187 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.

Gross (median)	$38,590
Federal income tax	−$2,451
Social Security + Medicare	−$2,952
New Hampshire state income tax	−$0
Take-home (annual)	$33,187
Take-home (monthly)	$2,766

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Fast Food Cook make in New Hampshire?: The median Fast Food Cook salary in New Hampshire is $38,590 per year ($18.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,500 and $44,290.
What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in New Hampshire?: On the median salary of $38,590, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $33,187 per year ($2,766 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in New Hampshire?: BLS counts 1,330 Fast Food Cook jobs in New Hampshire in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Fast Food Cooks

Hawaii $48,120 District of Columbia $44,670 California $42,050 Washington $39,120 Vermont $38,230 Oregon $37,880 Massachusetts $37,870 Colorado $36,900

Other salaries in New Hampshire

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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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.