SOC 35-2011 · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Cooks, Fast Food in New York is $36,795 per year ($17.69/hr). This is 22% higher than the national median of $30,160. The middle 50% earn between $32,380 and $43,571 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $47,555.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $13.13 | $27,305 | +22.0% |
| P25 | $15.57 | $32,380 | +22.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $17.69 | $36,795 | +22.0% |
| P75 | $20.95 | $43,571 | +22.0% |
| P90 | $22.86 | $47,555 | +22.0% |
Retail saw layoffs increase by 72K in February. For professional roles in retail orgs, conditions are more stable than frontline, but the sector is softening.
The median (P50) annual salary for Cooks, Fast Food in New York is approximately $36,795, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 22% higher than the national median of $30,160.
Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) in New York earn approximately $27,305 per year. The 25th percentile is $32,380. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $47,555.
New York pays 22% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $30,160 vs $36,795 in New York. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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