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Fry Cook salary
Average fry cook salary
$14.72
How much does a fry cook make?
The average fry cook salary in the United States is $30,622. Fry cook salaries typically range between $24,000 and $38,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for fry cooks is $14.72 per hour.
Fry cook salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Fry cooks earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can a Fry Cook earn more?
Fry Cook Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level fry cook | $23,000 | $11.04 |
| Mid-level fry cook | $27,700 | $13.33 |
| Senior-level fry cook | $32,900 | $15.84 |
Fry Cook salary estimates from across the web
Average fry cook salary by state
Highest paying states for fry cooks
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $35,142 | $16.90 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $32,603 | $15.67 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $36,614 | $17.60 |
| 4 | Washington | $40,283 | $19.37 |
| 5 | Oregon | $36,339 | $17.47 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $33,838 | $16.27 |
| 7 | Alaska | $35,874 | $17.25 |
| 8 | Colorado | $32,530 | $15.64 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $34,298 | $16.49 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $34,851 | $16.76 |
| 11 | California | $35,777 | $17.20 |
| 12 | Vermont | $34,607 | $16.64 |
| 13 | Maine | $33,108 | $15.92 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $31,301 | $15.05 |
| 15 | Idaho | $31,265 | $15.03 |
| 16 | Arizona | $29,632 | $14.25 |
| 17 | Michigan | $29,045 | $13.96 |
| 18 | Utah | $30,174 | $14.51 |
| 19 | New York | $33,229 | $15.98 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $31,970 | $15.37 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $29,636 | $14.25 |
| 22 | Nevada | $29,110 | $14.00 |
| 23 | Montana | $29,657 | $14.26 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $35,183 | $16.91 |
| 25 | Illinois | $29,713 | $14.29 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $31,931 | $15.35 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $29,905 | $14.38 |
| 28 | Ohio | $26,992 | $12.98 |
| 29 | Maryland | $30,687 | $14.75 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $26,052 | $12.53 |
| 31 | Indiana | $26,288 | $12.64 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $28,616 | $13.76 |
| 33 | Virginia | $30,003 | $14.42 |
| 34 | Delaware | $30,057 | $14.45 |
| 35 | Florida | $26,265 | $12.63 |
| 36 | Iowa | $27,729 | $13.33 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $26,225 | $12.61 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $25,124 | $12.08 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $24,715 | $11.88 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $24,417 | $11.74 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $24,862 | $11.95 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $26,349 | $12.67 |
| 43 | Missouri | $24,561 | $11.81 |
| 44 | Texas | $24,361 | $11.71 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $30,166 | $14.50 |
| 46 | Georgia | $24,817 | $11.93 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $21,006 | $10.10 |
| 48 | Kansas | $22,025 | $10.59 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $23,618 | $11.35 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $22,839 | $10.98 |
| 51 | Alabama | $22,655 | $10.89 |
Highest paying cities for fry cooks
The highest-paying cities for fry cooks are Fresno, CA, Portland, OR, and Washington, DC.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno, CA | $36,521 | $17.56 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $36,376 | $17.49 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $35,158 | $16.90 |
| 4 | Fort Collins, CO | $32,794 | $15.77 |
| 5 | Gloucester, MA | $32,053 | $15.41 |
| 6 | Gaithersburg, MD | $30,557 | $14.69 |
| 7 | Kailua, HI | $30,279 | $14.56 |
| 8 | Salt Lake City, UT | $30,198 | $14.52 |
| 9 | Tempe, AZ | $29,649 | $14.25 |
| 10 | Las Vegas, NV | $28,877 | $13.88 |
| 11 | Lincoln, NE | $28,437 | $13.67 |
| 12 | Daytona Beach, FL | $26,396 | $12.69 |
| 13 | Georgetown, KY | $26,185 | $12.59 |
| 14 | Cincinnati, OH | $25,617 | $12.32 |
| 15 | Sandy Springs, GA | $24,986 | $12.01 |
| 16 | Lafayette, LA | $24,746 | $11.90 |
| 17 | Fayetteville, AR | $24,740 | $11.89 |
| 18 | Oklahoma City, OK | $24,730 | $11.89 |
| 19 | Dallas, TX | $24,589 | $11.82 |
| 20 | Wichita, KS | $21,941 | $10.55 |
Fry Cook salary details
A fry cook's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a fry cook's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| Average | $30,622 | $2,552 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying fry cook jobs
The highest paying types of fry cooks are head cook, banquet cook, and line cook/dishwasher.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook/Dietary Aide | $27,490 | $2,291 | $13.22 | 163,273 |
| Cook/Dishwasher | $31,703 | $2,642 | $15.24 | 133,000 |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | $34,435 | $2,870 | $16.56 | 133,370 |
| Line Cook, Prep Cook | $32,982 | $2,748 | $15.86 | 164,756 |
| Cook/Server | $29,716 | $2,476 | $14.29 | 257,582 |
| Prep Cook/Dishwasher | $31,687 | $2,641 | $15.23 | 126,351 |
Top companies hiring fry cooks now:
Which companies pay fry cooks the most?
Fry cook salaries at Anthony and Erickson Senior Living are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average fry cook salary at companies like Emerald Queen Casino and Shake Shack are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony | $36,034 | $17.32 |
| 2 | Erickson Senior Living | $35,572 | $17.10 |
| 3 | Emerald Queen Casino | $33,417 | $16.07 |
| 4 | Shake Shack | $32,719 | $15.73 |
| 5 | Compass Group USA | $32,328 | $15.54 |
| 6 | Kingfish Restaurant | $31,935 | $15.35 |
| 7 | Trinity Health | $31,610 | $15.20 |
| 8 | Insignia Systems | $31,539 | $15.16 |
| 9 | World of Beer | $31,506 | $15.15 |
| 10 | Country Fresh | $31,089 | $14.95 |
| 11 | Benny's | $30,668 | $14.74 |
| 12 | SAGE Dining Services | $30,653 | $14.74 |
| 13 | The Blackstone | $30,514 | $14.67 |
| 14 | Orange County | $30,383 | $14.61 |
| 15 | Thompson Hospitality | $30,229 | $14.53 |
| 16 | Island Holdings Inc | $30,180 | $14.51 |
| 17 | Guest Services | $29,931 | $14.39 |
| 18 | HMSHost | $29,922 | $14.39 |
| 19 | Oxford | $29,858 | $14.35 |
| 20 | Elior North America | $29,791 | $14.32 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Fry Cook salary trends
The average fry cook salary has risen by $7,145 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fry cook earned $23,477 annually, but today, they earn $30,622 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for fry cooks over the last decade.
Compare fry cook salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average fry cook salary over time
Compare fry cook salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Fry Cook salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,600 | $14.72 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $29,500 | $14.21 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $28,200 | $13.56 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $26,800 | $12.87 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $25,700 | $12.34 | +4.3% |
Recently added fry cook salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hmshost | Grill/Fry Cook | Kahului, HI | 12/16/2024 | $43,827 |
| Trinity Health Corporation | Fry Cook, Cafe and Dining-(40), Rotating | Fresno, CA | 12/14/2024 | $43,827 |
| Dufry Ltd. | Grill/Fry Cook | Lihue, HI | 12/13/2024 | $43,827 |
| Dufry Ltd. | Grill/Fry Cook | El Segundo, CA | 12/13/2024 | $39,444 |
| Express Employment Professionals of Hawaii | Fry Cook-Weekly Pay | Urban Honolulu, HI | 12/13/2024 | $41,740 |
| Monarch Steakhouse | Fry Cooks | Winner, SD | 12/13/2024 | $31,305 |
| Compass Group USA Inc. | Fry Cook | Richardson, TX | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
| Mesquite Gaming, LLC | Buffet Fry Cook-VR | Mesquite, NV | 12/11/2024 | $37,566 |
| Hopedale Medical Complex | Fry Cook | Minier, IL | 12/11/2024 | $29,218 |
| Candidate Experience-Site | Fry Cook) | Urban Honolulu, HI | 12/10/2024 | $56,996 |
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