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Food Prep Worker Salary in Idaho (2026)
$15.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,682/year ($2,223/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $40,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,670 Food Prep Worker jobs in Idaho (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $31,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,682 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $31,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,601 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,411 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$817 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,682 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,223 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Idaho?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Idaho is $31,510 per year ($15.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,530 and $36,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $31,510, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $26,682 per year ($2,223 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 4,670 Food Prep Worker jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.