Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Georgia
Ranked #46 of 51 · GA
14.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $27,560 ≈ $13/hr
Median annual salary $26,940
Employment 12,940
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $20,800P25 $21,880 Median $26,940P75 $32,060P90 $36,810
About 80% of cooks, fast foods in Georgia earn between $20,800 and $36,810. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, fast food salary in Georgia is $27,560, about 14.9% below the U.S. average ($32,390). That works out to roughly $13/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | $27,890 | $28,170 | 290 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $26,940 | $28,500 | 7,100 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $26,920 | $26,940 | 280 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $26,780 | $28,210 | 880 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $26,750 | $27,100 | 180 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $26,560 | $26,460 | 790 |
| Valdosta, GA | $23,640 | $24,950 | 270 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $23,140 | $25,580 | 380 |