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Food Prep Worker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$16.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,806/year ($2,401/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,990 Food Prep Worker jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $34,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,806 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $34,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,908 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,606 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$749 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,806 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,401 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Wisconsin?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Wisconsin is $34,070 per year ($16.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,870 and $37,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $34,070, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $28,806 per year ($2,401 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 17,990 Food Prep Worker jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.