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Food Prep Worker Salary in Indiana (2026)
$14.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,168/year ($2,097/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,200 Food Prep Worker jobs in Indiana (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $29,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,168 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $29,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,384 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,272 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$876 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,168 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,097 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Indiana?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Indiana is $29,700 per year ($14.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,550 and $35,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $29,700, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $25,168 per year ($2,097 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 Indiana?
- BLS counts 16,200 Food Prep Worker jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.