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Fast Food Cook Salary in Washington (2026)
$18.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,613/year ($2,801/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Fast Food Cooks (4th of 51), with a median about 23% above the national average. Of the 9,020 Fast Food Cook jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $39,120 a year — though pay ranges from $35,330 for newcomers to $44,860 at the top.
Fast Food Cook pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,020 Fast Food Cook jobs in Washington (occupation code 35-2011, “Cooks, Fast Food”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Fast Food Cook salary of $39,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $33,613 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,514 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,993 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,613 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,801 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Cook make in Washington?
- The median Fast Food Cook salary in Washington is $39,120 per year ($18.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,390 and $44,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Cook in Washington?
- On the median salary of $39,120, a single filer in Washington takes home about $33,613 per year ($2,801 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Fast Food Cook jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 9,020 Fast Food Cook jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.