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Fast Food Cook Salary in Oregon (2026)
$18.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,876/year ($2,490/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 7th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 4,300 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $37,880 a year — though pay ranges from $31,610 for newcomers to $49,240 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,300 Fast Food Cook jobs in Oregon (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $37,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,876 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $37,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,366 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,898 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$2,741 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,876 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,490 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Oregon?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Oregon is $37,880 per year ($18.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,010 and $40,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $37,880, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $29,876 per year ($2,490 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 4,300 Fast Food Cook jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.