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Fast Food Cook Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$14.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,080/year ($2,173/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 27th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 1,800 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $30,190 a year — though pay ranges from $27,860 for newcomers to $37,550 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,800 Fast Food Cook jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $30,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,080 — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
| Gross (median) | $30,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,443 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,310 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$357 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,080 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,173 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in New Mexico?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in New Mexico is $30,190 per year ($14.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,740 and $35,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $30,190, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $26,080 per year ($2,173 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,800 Fast Food Cook jobs in New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 Mexico.