Cooks, Fast Food Salary in California

Median Salary

$42,050

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.21

per hour

Employment

124,440

in California

vs. National Avg

+36.1%

National: $30,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $30,890, California pays 36.1% MORE for Cooks, Fast Food positions.

Purchasing Power

$37,986

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

65%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$35,750

25th

$37,260

Median

$42,050

75th

$43,300

90th

$48,750

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).