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Prep Person salary
Average prep person salary
$16.3
How much does a prep person make?
The average prep person salary in the United States is $33,901. Prep person salaries typically range between $19,000 and $57,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for prep people is $16.3 per hour.
Prep person salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Prep people earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.
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Where can a Prep Person earn more?
Prep Person Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level prep person | $25,400 | $12.22 |
| Mid-level prep person | $30,700 | $14.76 |
| Senior-level prep person | $36,500 | $17.54 |
Average prep person salary by state
The highest-paying states for prep people are New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New York. The lowest average prep person salary states are Arkansas, Kansas, and West Virginia.
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Highest paying states for prep people
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $45,107 | $21.69 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $48,225 | $23.19 |
| 3 | Nevada | $39,217 | $18.85 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $45,909 | $22.07 |
| 5 | New York | $45,286 | $21.77 |
| 6 | Vermont | $37,978 | $18.26 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $40,905 | $19.67 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $39,634 | $19.05 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $41,752 | $20.07 |
| 10 | Michigan | $33,279 | $16.00 |
| 11 | Washington | $40,785 | $19.61 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $33,784 | $16.24 |
| 13 | Illinois | $34,336 | $16.51 |
| 14 | Maine | $35,836 | $17.23 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $35,391 | $17.01 |
| 16 | Georgia | $30,331 | $14.58 |
| 17 | Maryland | $36,326 | $17.46 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $34,680 | $16.67 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $41,174 | $19.80 |
| 20 | California | $36,229 | $17.42 |
| 21 | Delaware | $38,275 | $18.40 |
| 22 | Oregon | $35,367 | $17.00 |
| 23 | Idaho | $33,784 | $16.24 |
| 24 | Colorado | $32,308 | $15.53 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $34,415 | $16.55 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $30,528 | $14.68 |
| 27 | Arizona | $31,056 | $14.93 |
| 28 | Iowa | $30,453 | $14.64 |
| 29 | Alaska | $33,254 | $15.99 |
| 30 | Florida | $28,540 | $13.72 |
| 31 | Ohio | $27,695 | $13.31 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $26,779 | $12.87 |
| 33 | Utah | $29,317 | $14.09 |
| 34 | Indiana | $26,138 | $12.57 |
| 35 | Virginia | $31,086 | $14.95 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $27,144 | $13.05 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $25,797 | $12.40 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $25,912 | $12.46 |
| 39 | Missouri | $29,389 | $14.13 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $24,992 | $12.02 |
| 41 | Texas | $26,264 | $12.63 |
| 42 | Montana | $28,571 | $13.74 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $25,499 | $12.26 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $28,472 | $13.69 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $27,974 | $13.45 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $25,760 | $12.38 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $27,069 | $13.01 |
| 48 | Kansas | $25,394 | $12.21 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $24,246 | $11.66 |
| 50 | Alabama | $23,859 | $11.47 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $22,176 | $10.66 |
Highest paying cities for prep people
The highest-paying cities for prep people are New York, NY, Erie, PA, and Baltimore, MD.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $45,410 | $21.83 |
| 2 | Erie, PA | $38,998 | $18.75 |
| 3 | Baltimore, MD | $36,916 | $17.75 |
| 4 | Blaine, MN | $35,574 | $17.10 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $35,289 | $16.97 |
| 6 | Fargo, ND | $34,787 | $16.72 |
| 7 | Bolingbrook, IL | $34,282 | $16.48 |
| 8 | Saginaw, MI | $34,194 | $16.44 |
| 9 | Alexandria, VA | $33,745 | $16.22 |
| 10 | Milwaukee, WI | $33,684 | $16.19 |
| 11 | Glendale, AZ | $31,199 | $15.00 |
| 12 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $30,671 | $14.75 |
| 13 | Atlanta, GA | $30,521 | $14.67 |
| 14 | Cleveland, OH | $29,786 | $14.32 |
| 15 | Columbia, MO | $29,476 | $14.17 |
| 16 | Jacksonville, FL | $28,698 | $13.80 |
| 17 | Butte-Silver Bow, MT | $28,512 | $13.71 |
| 18 | Columbia, SC | $27,280 | $13.12 |
| 19 | Lubbock, TX | $27,066 | $13.01 |
| 20 | Chattanooga, TN | $26,410 | $12.70 |
Prep Person salary details
A prep person's salary ranges from $19,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a prep person's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $33,901 | $2,825 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $19,000 | $1,583 | $9 |
Highest paying prep person jobs
The highest paying types of prep people are cook manager, lead cook, and line cook/dishwasher.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook | $31,803 | $2,650 | $15.29 | 184,818 |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | $34,435 | $2,870 | $16.56 | 133,370 |
| Grill Cook | $31,895 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 184,603 |
| Line Cook | $32,895 | $2,741 | $15.81 | 168,993 |
| Lead Cook | $35,964 | $2,997 | $17.29 | 160,223 |
| Fry Cook | $30,622 | $2,552 | $14.72 | 246,323 |
Top companies hiring prep people now:
Which companies pay prep people the most?
Prep person salaries at 24 Carrots Catering and Events and Brunswick are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average prep person salary at companies like The Kraft Heinz Company and Perkins & Co are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Carrots Catering and Events | $40,290 | $19.37 |
| 2 | Brunswick | $39,727 | $19.10 |
| 3 | The Kraft Heinz Company | $32,994 | $15.86 |
| 4 | Perkins & Co | $32,539 | $15.64 |
| 5 | Chicken Salad Chick | $31,557 | $15.17 |
| 6 | SAGE Dining Services | $31,435 | $15.11 |
| 7 | Fairmont Schools | $31,197 | $15.00 |
| 8 | Eat'n Park | $30,280 | $14.56 |
| 9 | Papa Murphy's | $30,211 | $14.52 |
| 10 | Playa Bowls | $30,113 | $14.48 |
| 11 | Cruise America | $29,197 | $14.04 |
| 12 | Mega Force Staffing | $27,909 | $13.42 |
| 13 | Culver's | $27,902 | $13.41 |
| 14 | MasteryPrep | $27,626 | $13.28 |
| 15 | Bojangles | $27,049 | $13.00 |
| 16 | Perkins Family Restaurants LP | $27,031 | $13.00 |
| 17 | Moe's Southwest Grill | $26,704 | $12.84 |
| 18 | Burger King | $26,607 | $12.79 |
| 19 | Panera Bread | $26,514 | $12.75 |
| 20 | Chick-fil-A | $26,033 | $12.52 |
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Prep Person salary trends
The average prep person salary has risen by $7,910 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average prep person earned $25,991 annually, but today, they earn $33,901 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for prep people over the last decade.
Compare prep person salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average prep person salary over time
Compare prep person salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Prep Person salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,900 | $16.30 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $32,700 | $15.73 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $31,200 | $15.01 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $29,600 | $14.25 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $28,400 | $13.66 | +4.3% |
Recently added prep person salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Prep Person Minimum Start * | Lebanon, OH | 12/16/2024 | $22,957 |
| Villagio Hospitality Group | Prep | Clifton, VA | 12/15/2024 | $37,566 |
| Firehouse Subs | Slicer/Prep Person | Daphne, AL | 12/13/2024 | $25,044 |
| Perkins Restaurants | Prep Person | Des Moines, IA | 12/11/2024 | $30,262 |
| Golden Corral | Food Prep Person Location: Al-Dothan-36303 Post Date | Dothan, AL | 12/09/2024 | $22,957 |
| Eatsnarfs | Prep | Denver, CO | 12/08/2024 | $38,171 |
| McDonald's | Prep Person | Sioux Falls, SD | 12/06/2024 | $29,218 |
| Snarf's Sandwiches | Prep | Austin, TX | 12/05/2024 | $14,609 |
| Cruise America | RV Prep | Longmont, CO | 12/04/2024 | $33,392 |
| Villagio Hospitality Group LLC | Prep | Manassas, VA | 12/03/2024 | $37,566 |
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