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Fast Food Cook Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$13.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,444/year ($2,037/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 35th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 9,240 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $28,810 a year — though pay ranges from $22,610 for newcomers to $42,380 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $25,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,240 Fast Food Cook jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $28,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,444 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $28,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,277 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,204 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$884 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,444 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,037 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Pennsylvania is $28,810 per year ($13.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $25,120 and $35,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $28,810, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $24,444 per year ($2,037 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 9,240 Fast Food Cook jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.