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Fast Food Cook Salary in Texas (2026)
$13.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,899/year ($2,075/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 39th of 51 states for Fast Food Cook pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 36,240 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $28,280 a year — though pay ranges from $20,800 for newcomers to $39,140 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 36,240 Fast Food Cook jobs in Texas (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $28,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $24,899 — an effective tax rate of 12.0%.
| Gross (median) | $28,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,218 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,163 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,899 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,075 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Texas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Texas?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Texas is $28,280 per year ($13.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,090 and $36,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Texas?
- On the median salary of $28,280, a single filer in Texas takes home about $24,899 per year ($2,075 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.0%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 36,240 Fast Food Cook jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.